Judith Lee (Hester) Jenkins, 87 of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away at Field Pointe Assisted Living on Monday, March 2, 2026.

Judy was born February 18, 1939, in St. Joseph, Missouri to Robert and Florence (Bennett) Hester.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Harold L. Jenkins, brothers, Robert and John Michael Hester, sister, Rae Ann Gilmore, son, Kevin Moore, and stepdaughter Geraldine Rethman.

Survivors include children Theresa R. Moore and K. Michael Moore, and several nephews and a niece.

Judy was a member of the Baptist faith.

A Farewell Service and visitation will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Terrace Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 801 N.W. 108th Street, Kansas City, Missouri. Interment will follow at Terrace Park.