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Judy Britt Speights

The funeral service for Judy Britt Speights will be 11 a.m., Friday, January 27, at Riverwood Family, with interment in Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery, in Prentiss, MS. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m., Thursday, January 26, at Riverwood, and will resume from 10 a.m. until the time of service Friday.

Mrs. Speights, 73, of Brookhaven, passed away January 24, 2023, at St. Dominics Medical Center in Jackson, with her family by her side. She was born in Brookhaven, MS, November 5, 1949, to James Bennon Britt and Mildred Morgan Britt. 

Judy dedicated 30 years as a merchandiser for McLane Southern. She loved her work and the friends she made along the way. Judy had a passion for her flowers, and an obsession for vintage jewelry, collectables, antiques, and especially for frogs. To her, family and friends were priority above all.

It has been a privilege to have had her in my life not only as my wife, but also my best friend. I Thank God for having you in my life. Forever my love.

She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Larry Britt; mother and father in law, Thomas Wayne and Annie Lee Speights; and brother in law, Kerry Mark Speights.

Judy is survived by her husband of 34 years, E. Wayne Speights; children, Todd Reeves (Ruth), Joshua Speights (Helen), Sara Beth Reeves and special friend, Kim, Noah Speights (Giovanna); brothers, Don Britt (Margie) and John Britt; sisters, Susan Birdson and special friend, Jerry Morris, and Deborah Britt; seven grandchildren, Mikaila Reeves, Gage Reeves, Nora Reeves, Leo Speights, Skylar Speights, Milo Speights, and Eloise Speights. She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, great, great nieces and nephews and many, many friends.

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  • Comment Link Martha w Williams Saturday, 28 January 2023 09:55 posted by Martha w Williams

    So sorry to hear about Judy. I went to school with her and we rode the same bus. Had a lot of laughs together even when we were older. She was such a sweet person. Know her family will miss her.

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  • Comment Link Bo Ivy Friday, 27 January 2023 12:08 posted by Bo Ivy

    Thoughts & Prayers are with the entire family and all concern. Judy was a special person. R.I.P. Judy.

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  • Comment Link Margaret Oliver Friday, 27 January 2023 10:16 posted by Margaret Oliver

    Judy was my friend for many years. We cried, laugh and had that special friendship from living next to each other for many years. We have watch our children grow up and become the special people they are today. Wayne and the family has my prayers and she will always be remembered. With much love we will miss you.

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  • Comment Link Leanne Adams Summers Thursday, 26 January 2023 22:28 posted by Leanne Adams Summers

    I’m so sad that I can’t be there to celebrate the life of a very dear friend of many years. Judy and I shared so much in life and I cherish those memories of her and each of you. My love and prayers are with all of you.

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  • Comment Link K. Conn Thursday, 26 January 2023 20:55 posted by K. Conn

    She will be missed! She had the best sense of humor even when she felt bad. She always loved making others smile! Love and prayers for Sara Beth and family.

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  • Comment Link Joyce Ann Thursday, 26 January 2023 17:07 posted by Joyce Ann

    So sorry to hear about Judy. Joyce Ann BURT

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  • Comment Link Judy Delaney Thursday, 26 January 2023 16:15 posted by Judy Delaney

    Sorry to hear about Mrs Judy . She was such a sweet lady.Praying for her family and friends .

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  • Comment Link Margie Morgan Chance Thursday, 26 January 2023 08:16 posted by Margie Morgan Chance

    Just being around Judy brightened my day. She was special!??

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  • Comment Link Lynne Holmes Lofton Thursday, 26 January 2023 00:07 posted by Lynne Holmes Lofton

    To Judy’s family and especially to Susan,

    Judy was loved by everyone who knew her. ‘Such a sweet girl with a wonderful, kind heart. We’re sure all of you will miss her terribly. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you learn how to get along in this world without her.

    Lynne and Bill Lofton

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  • Comment Link Deborah Smith Wednesday, 25 January 2023 19:32 posted by Deborah Smith

    I’m so sorry to hear about Judy’s passing. Worked with her for awhile at McLane and friends thru Sabrina Brent Martin. My sympathy to the family.

    Deborah Case Smith

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  • Comment Link Amanda Foreman Wednesday, 25 January 2023 18:29 posted by Amanda Foreman

    I have always loved Mrs. Judy. You never had to search for her in the stands. She was a great softball mom to many of us girls and was always so kind to me. I know you will all miss her. We grieve for ourselves, because with a heart like hers, she is surely rejoicing with her King. Much love, and many prayers to the family. May God wrap you in peace and comfort that only He can.

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  • Comment Link Lucy Cato Goodson Wednesday, 25 January 2023 17:14 posted by Lucy Cato Goodson

    So sorry to hear about Judy. Such a sweet lady. Prayers for you all.

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