Judith Elaine Sudduth

Judith Elaine Kirkman Sudduth

July 20, 1945 – October 25, 2026

Judith Elaine Kirkman Sudduth, affectionately known as Judy, passed away October 25, 2026, at the age of 81.

Judy was born on July 20, 1945, to Calvin and Lois Cole Kirkman in Jacksonville, Florida, where she was born and raised. She and her beloved husband, Tom, spent many years in Pensacola, Florida, during his service in the United States Navy. Following his military service, they relocated to Crestview, Florida, before eventually settling in Earleton, Florida.

Judy devoted her early years to being a loving wife, mother, and homemaker. During those years, she enjoyed participating in Navy bowling leagues with friends and could often be found cheering on her children as they played sports at the Myrtle Grove Community Center. Once her children were grown, Judy began a dedicated career with Walmart, working at locations in Crestview, Starke and Gainesville, Florida. Throughout her years there, she formed many lasting friendships and touched the lives of those she worked alongside.

Judy had a love for life’s simple pleasures and the memories made along the way. She cherished spending time with her dear friends from The Cove at Santa Fe Pass, traveling, and enjoying the beauty and peacefulness of the mountains. Above all, she especially loved her trips to the casino, which were always among her favorite adventures.

Judy had a presence that was truly unforgettable and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. She was spirited, quick-witted, and never afraid to speak her mind. Her personality was one of a kind, and she had a way of leaving a lasting impression on everyone she met. Above all else, Judy’s greatest love was her family. She devoted her life to those she loved, and her family and friends meant everything to her.

Judy shared an especially close and cherished bond with her beloved sister, Mildred. Their connection was one that time and distance could never break. Judy deeply missed her sister following her passing, and there is comfort in knowing that after years apart, the two are finally reunited. While Judy’s absence leaves an undeniable void in the lives of those who loved her, the thought of these two sisters together again brings a measure of peace to those left behind.

Judy was preceded in death by her father, Calvin Kirkman Sr.; her mother, Lois Kirkman Finch; her stepfather, Raymond Finch; her brother, Calvin Kirkman Jr.; and her beloved sister and best friend, Mildred Kirkman Johnson.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 64 years, Thomas Sudduth; her children, David (Debbie) Sudduth, Jerry (Amy) Sudduth, and Tracy (Chris) Gonsoulin; her grandchildren, Michael (Hillary) Kuchera, Jessica (Daniel) Comer, Kaitlyn (Alex) Hendrix, Nathaniel Sudduth, Alex Sudduth, and Jaxon Sudduth; and her great-grandchildren, Aaron, Daniel, and Aubree Comer, Kadence and Tripp Kuchera, and Malachi, Charlotte and Theodore Hendrix. She is also survived by her brother, Larry (Barbara) Kirkman, along with many loving nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.