She was the widow of William Wesley James, Sr., a retired secretary with the UAM Division of Nursing and was a member of Ark of Faith Church and also attended Oak Grove Assembly of God Church. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, William Wesley James, Jr.; a daughter, Shawnna Lynnette James; and siblings, Ray Scogins, Mary Davis and Nancy Smith.
Judy loved the Lord with all her heart and soul. Until her health failed, she attended church every time the doors were open. She passionately loved her church family and worshiping the Lord. Judy loved traveling with her family to Branson, the beach and the mountains, attending family get togethers, playing word games, playing badminton and volleyball, swimming, reading her Bible and listening to praise and worship music. She also loved watching her grandchildren in their activities.
Survivors include her children, Stephanie O'Connor and husband Clinton of Wilmar and Leilani James of Monticello; grandchildren, Summer O'Connor and William Clinton O'Connor; siblings, William Robert Scogins of San Antonio, TX and Ann Williams and husband Terry of Monticello; and two great grandchildren, Castle O'Connor and Anchor O'Connor.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, September 8, 2025, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel. There will be a visitation Sunday evening from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Green Hill Cemetery. You can sign Judy's guestbook registry here on her page.
Condolences(11)
Jacqueline Robinson
Atkins, AR Wednesday, September 10, 2025 Judy was a sweet person. We met at UAM. RIP Judy.The family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Teresa and George Cheramie
Monticello, AR Monday, September 8, 2025 Dear Stephanie and FamilyJudy was Beautiful Inside And Out! We are so Sorry to hear of her passing.
Praying Our Precious Lord Will Lift You All Up With Comfort And Strength During All The Days Ahead!
I Know She Is No Longer In Pain And Is Rejoicing With All Her Loved Ones In Heaven!
Many Prayers And Blessings For Each Of You🙏🏻
Love Teresa & George Cheramie🩷
Lavera Burton
Monticello, AR Monday, September 8, 2025 I'm so sorry to hear about Judy. Got to know her at a lot of the Burtons family cook outs. She was always sweet I enjoyed talking and spending time with her. Prayers for the family and may she RIP with Wesley.Bradley and Paula Herring
Warren, AR Monday, September 8, 2025 We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Judy. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with each one of you.Gloria Ryburn
Monticello, AR Sunday, September 7, 2025 So very sorry to all the family ,but yall know she’s with The Lord so that makes it greatMelissa A Bailey
Wilmar, AR Sunday, September 7, 2025 To the family of aunt Judy,I am just lost with my words and I am sitting here thinking about the good memories that we had going to church and gospel concert together and praising God together and have a great time and all the things we did together but I know that she is in the arms of our Savior Jesus Christ and is made a hole new person...
Jeannie Sullivan
Conway, AR Saturday, September 6, 2025 So sorry to hear about Judy’s passing. God bless all of you.Susie Hargis
Monticello, AR Saturday, September 6, 2025 Chuck & I send condolences to Judy’s family. Loved working with Judy at UAM for many years. She had such a sweet spirit. We both have COVID so we can’t attend any of the events but wanted Judy’s family to know that our thoughts are with you.Shelia &Danny Ratledge
Monticello, AR Saturday, September 6, 2025 Danny and I do sorry for y alls loss. Sending prayers for comfort to each one .Shelia
Kay Ozment
Monticello, AR Friday, September 5, 2025 So sorry for your loss. Judy was a dear friend of mine. I know she will be missed. She was a sweetheart. Prayers going for family and friends!!sharon debra k Parker hayden
Jefferson City, MO Friday, September 5, 2025 So sorry to hear about one of my best friends growing up and running around town, riding on the tailgate of her mom’s pickup truck through town. So thankful I got to see her last month and ate with Judy and Ann at her daughter’s restaurant. She will surely be missed and she was very much loved by all who knew her. May the Lord wrap his arms around you and welcome you home with some of your love ones from the past. May he wrap Judy’s family in his arms and give them the comfort to get through this difficult time times. love you Judy and will miss you. RIP Judy