Judith A. Wilcox, 79, of Butler, Missouri went to be with her Savior Jesus Christ, on September 5, 2025 after a short illness. Judy was born April 6, 1946 to George Wilcox Sr. and Ima Jean Wilcox of Butler, Missouri.
Judy grew up on a farm south of Butler, attended Star Country School and graduated from Butler High School in 1964. She worked for AT&T in Dallas, Texas, then returned to Missouri and retired from Peterson Manufacturing Company in Belton.
Judy’s greatest joy was found in serving her Lord. In 1974 God was drawing Judy to Himself and because of reading a book by Hal Lindsey, she had questions about salvation. She searched the Bible and found the truth that she was separated from God by sin. She repented of her sins and believed by faith that Jesus Christ took her sin and gave her His righteousness. She was saved August 31, 1974 in Grand Prairie, Texas. Through years of diligent study of God’s word, Judy’s faith and biblical knowledge grew. She began to share her faith with others by teaching Sunday School and ladies Bible study. She took the Great Commission seriously and made disciples! She shared the talent God gave her by singing specials at church and she enjoyed puppet ministry with the youth.
After retiring, Judy moved to Butler in 2015 and found her “forever family” at Calvary Baptist Church. As Judy navigated through retirement years, aging, health issues and living alone, she was a wonderful example of total dependence upon the Lord. The Bible verse she held tightly to was Proverbs 3:5… “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” As Judy prepared to step into eternity, she was surrounded by “family” singing hymns, reading comforting scriptures and praying as she peacefully let go of this world and entered into heaven.
Judy was preceded in her death by her husband, Billy (Bill) Wallace (1987); her parents; sister, Janice; and brother, George Wilcox Jr. (2023) of Pekin, Illinois. Judy is survived by three nieces; her Calvary Baptist Church Family whom she loved dearly; and friends.