Judith Lynn Lightner

Judith Lynn Lightner obituary, Springfield, MO

Judith Lynn Lightner

Judith Lightner Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home at Rivermonte on Oct. 9, 2024.
Judith Lynn Lovell Lightner was born on Saturday, August 23, 1941, and passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024.
Judy is preceded in death by her husband, Jim Lightner; parents, William Lynn and Grace Lovell and one brother, Brad Lovell.
She is survived by her son, Tim Lightner; daughter, Tammy Lightner Quinn; grandchildren, Shelby Lightner (Ashton), Claire Quinn, Zachary Lightner, Spencer Quinn and great-grandson, Emmett Ives.
Judy loved reading, listening to music, entertaining, dogs, especially Rip and Kansas City Chiefs football.
She leaves behind nieces, nephews, cousins and many cherished friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made in Memory of Judith to the Gary Sinise Foundation, www.garysinisefoundation.org or to the Tri-Lakes Humane Society, www.tri-lakeshumanesoc.org, 102 Washboard Hollow Rd. Reeds Springs, MO 65737.
A graveside service will be at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, October 16, 2024. at Rivermonte Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 4500 S. Lone Pine Ave. Springfield, 65804. Online condolences may be made at www.klingnerfuneralhome.com.
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