Judith Ann Tinker

Judith Ann Tinker, age 78, of Lebanon, MO, formerly of Paola, passed away October 26, 2020. Judy was born December 8, 1941 at Hannibal, MO. She was the daughter of Edward and Dorothy Mae (Anderson) Taylor. She grew up in California and moved to Kansas in 1972. She was united in marriage to Jack Lee Ray Tinker on November 18, 1959 at Paramount, California. They became the parents of four children. Judy worked at the Paola School District in the food service department for more than 15 years. She enjoyed traveling, knitting, quilting, cooking/baking, gardening, old country music, blue grass music, and most of all she loved her family, especially her grandchildren. Judy was always laughing and smiling. She was preceded in death by her parents, three children Sherry Cordle, Michael and Jack, Jr. Tinker, her brother Jerry Taylor, and her sister Patricia Kurtzman. She is survived by her husband Jack, Sr. of the home; her daughter Patty (Mark) Wilson of Spring Hill; one sister Shirley Stroschein of Marshville, MO; one brother Stephen Taylor of Portersville, CA; 7 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; many other relatives and friends. No services are planned. Contributions in memory of Judy can be made to the Church of Christ Children's Fund of Lebanon, MO and can be sent in care of Dengel & Son Mortuary-Crematory, 305 N. Pearl St., Paola, KS, 66071. Family and friends are encouraged to post their condolences and memories on Judy's tribute wall.