She married Durwood King on August 21, 1965, and the couple had three children. Judy worked in several different occupations -- church secretary, cashier, manager of a Christian book store -- but her most satisfying job was running the Buckaroo Cafe in Smackover. During the ten years that she and Durwood owned the cafe, she cooked many burgers and fed many families. When she wasn't working or cooking for her own family, she could be found crocheting, playing the piano and singing, or running to many school and sporting events. She was a loving wife, a wonderful mother, and an amazing grandmother. She loved her family very much. She also loved the Lord, and she was of the Methodist faith. She constantly put others first, and she was known by many for her kindness and her hospitality.
She is preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Everett Bennett and Elgin Bennett.
Judy is survived by her husband of 59 years Durwood King of the Sandyland community; children -- Lori Willford (Denny) of Sherwood, Lance King (Stacy) of Bentonville, and Sheree Booth of Sandyland; and sister Janice Moore (Larry) of Memphis, TN.
Also surviving are her seven grandchildren -- Tristan Williford (Melissa) of North Little Rock, Justin Williford (Marley) of Enola, Pennsylvania, Adara Newsome (David) of North Little Rock, Chas Booth and Patrick Booth both of Sandyland, Courtney Pirtle (Jarrett) of Camden, and Justin King (Marissa) of Smackover -- and her seven great-grandchildren: Cole, Maya, and Tyler Williford; Makena and Judd Pirtle; and Kaylynn and Riley King.
Visitation will be Sunday, September 22nd from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. at Young's Chapel, with a funeral service to follow at 2:00 P.M.
An online guest registry will be available on youngsfuneralhome.com.
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