Rita Jane Judd

90, died peacefully in her sleep Wednesday June 29, 2011 in Phoenix, AZ. She was born to Walter and Ethel Willcox on January 17, 1921 in Rochelle, Illinois. She married her high school sweetheart, Ronald W. Judd, and life was a happy journey for them as they gathered many dear friends over their 60 years of marriage. During their years living in Yuma, AZ, Rita worked and retired from the Yuma Unified School District. They then spent many happy years living in Pismo Beach, CA and Wickenburg, AZ. Rita is survived by a son, Roger Judd of Tombstone, AZ and daughter Terry & Joe McGill of Cave Creek, AZ, grandchildren Traci & David De Los Reyes, Randy Judd of Yuma, AZ, Kirsten & Sean Madland of Ft. Collins, CO, Carrie & Ben Perrone of Phoenix, AZ and great grandchildren Joshua, Derek, Chloe, Nolan, and Antone. She is also survived by her beloved sisters, June Corcoran and Lucille Kenney. She was preceded in death by her husband Ronald, grandson Joey McGill, and brother, Walter Willcox. Funeral Service will be held July 19, 2011, 11:00am at Desert Hills Presbyterian Church, 34605 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85262. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the Valley – Fund Development, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014 or to Desert Hills Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 874, Carefree, AZ 85377. Arrangements Post Scripts by Posey and Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home.