Judy Wilson, age 76 of Oakley, passed away at her home on Sunday, January 22, 2023.

Judy Louise (Swart) Wilson was born in Colby, Kansas on September 25, 1946.  The daughter of "Bill" and Alma Swart, Judy was active in the Garden Club in elementary school.  In high school, she participated in Theta Rho girls' drill team and traveled to the national meeting in Louisville, Kentucky in 1964.  She graduated from Oakley High School later that spring.

As an adult, Judy enjoyed a variety of occupations and experiences.  She helped raise her brother's four children for a number of years after her sister-in-law's early passing.  She spoke often of the positive impact that experience had on her life.  She was active in C.B. Club, worked in the County Clerk's office, and spent many years playing and working at the Oakley Country Club.  Her true passion was in serving as an EMT.  Judy served the Logan County Emergency Medical Services for 30 years (1980-2010).   In 1985, she met Bud Wilson and the two were married in February of 1986 - the two were married for 26 years until his passing in 2012.  Judy was proud to be a farmer's daughter and thankful to be able to be a part of farming and ranching her entire life.  Judy was known for her fondness of reading, crocheting, the Denver Broncos, and attempting to spoil her nieces, nephews and grandchildren.

Judy will be missed by many friends and family…

Judy is survived by her sister-in-law Judy Swart.

Step-children:  Bob Wilson, wife Debra, Janet Sanders, husband Bill, Jim Wilson, wife Loretta, Bill Wilson, and wife Lisa.

Grandchildren:  Dylan Groat, husband Richard, Brody Wilson, TeAudra Sanders, husband Alex, McKenna Sanders, husband Anthony, Ellaina Sanders, Grace Wilson, Alex Wilson, wife Tierney, Isaac Wilson, wife Aleesha, and Anthony Wilson.

Great-Grandchildren:  William Wilson, Ezekiel Wilson, and Brexton Louis.

Niece Elaine Swart Campbell and husband Brian, grand nephew Luke, grand niece Noelle, and grand nephew Seth, niece Janice Swart, niece Becky Swart, nephew Dean Swart, grand niece Sierra Pierson and husband Jacob, grand nephew Branden.

Niece Tracie Miller, grand niece Miranda and husband Vinh, great grand niece Ella, great grand nephew Carson, and great grand niece Lauren, nephew Rod Swart, grand nephew Triston, grand niece Karenna, nephew Randy Swart and wife Tracee Teeter.

Niece Melissa Siruta and husband Duskin, nephew Wayne Williams, grand nephew Anthony and grand niece Felicity.

Judy was preceded in death by her parents, Martin Wilbert Swart and Alma Hoover Swart, her husband John D. "Bud" Wilson and his parents Harold and Rose Hall Wilson, brothers: Wayne Swart, Robert Swart (Kay Swart), Don Swart; and sisters: Carol Swart Williams and Susanne Swart, and grand nephew Tate Siruta.

A Celebration of Life service was held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 28, 2023 at the United Christian Church of Oakley with Pastor Bob Kelly officiating.  Visitation was from 5 - 7 p.m. on Friday, January 27th at the Church.

Memorials to Oakley Emergency Services may be sent in care of Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, P.O. Box 221, Oakley, KS  67748.

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