Judith Ann Clayborne

Judith Ann Clayborne obituary, Farmington, MO

Judith Ann Clayborne

Judith Clayborne Obituary

Visit the Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory - Farmington website to view the full obituary.

FARMINGTON – Judith Ann Clayborne, of Farmington, passed away September 7, 2025, at De Greeff Hospice House in St. Louis at the age of 83. She was born in Bonne Terre, Missouri, on September 25, 1941, to the late Juel Eli Byington and Margaret Marie (Pinkston) Byington. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Robb Clayborne and her brother, Kenneth Byington.

Judith was a graduate of North County High School. Her greatest joy was being a mother and homemaker, and spoiling her grandchildren. She was a great cook, a Chiefs fan, and she enjoyed doing embroidery projects.

Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Robert Clayborne; her daughters, Lisa (Jason) Hampton and Lori (Larry) Pyatt; grandchildren, Jessica (John) Shipman, Justin (Jessica) Hampton, Chelsy (Dave) Stefanko, Michael Lovvorn and Daniel Lovvorn; great grandchildren, Elizabeth (Blane) Maxwell, Kirsten Hampton, Keagan Hampton, Kinzy Lovvorn and Draven Stefanko; one great great grandchild, McKray Maxwell; two brothers, Richard Byington and Ronald Byington; nieces, nephews and extended family.

There will be a private family graveside at Marvin Chapel Cemetery officiated by Pastor Leon Miller. Share your memories and condolences at cozeanfuneralhome.com.

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Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory - Farmington

217 West Columbia Street, Farmington, MO 63640

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