Judith Louise Ryan

     Judith Louise (Duckworth) Ryan, age 84 of Springfield, passed away July 10, 2025. she was born December 1, 1940 in Little Rock, Arkansas, the daughter of Raymond and Isabelle (Illige) Duckworth. 

     Survivors include her children, Robert Debbaut and wife Alina and Linda Smith and husband Kent; grandchildren, Joseph Hughes, Amanda Williams, Zachary Smith and Sofia Debbaut; great grandchildren, Isabella Williams, Allyson Williams and Dauston Sullivan; a brother, Jim Duckworth; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

     Judith was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Paul Duckworth.

     No services are planned at this time.  She always called California Home and longed to return there someday.  At a later date there will be a private family gathering when the family will return her ashes home. 

     Cremation rites will be accorded by Adams Crematory and arrangements are under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.