Judy Kimbrell Obituary

Kimbrell- Judy Lynn Kimbrell, age 74, of Starke, Florida. passed away on July 27, 2025, at HCA Florida North Florida Hospital in Gainesville, Florida. Judy was born in Jacksonville, Florida on July 11,1951 to the late Willard Rader and Easter Lily Bryant Rader. Judy and her family lived in Duval County, where she attended and graduated from Andrew Jackson High school, Judy worked as a Factory Worker at the King Edward Cigar Factory as well as Kraft Heinz Portion Control. Judy and her family moved to Bradford County in 2012, where they made their forever home and formed many lifelong friendships. She later pursued higher education and proudly attended college as an adult. In her spare time, she thoroughly enjoyed writing poetry, spending time and making wonderful memories with her son and grandson. And playing with her beloved cats Little Miss and Hands. Family and friends meant the world to Judy, she was a devoted, mother, daughter, grandmother, sister and friend and will be deeply missed by all who knew her, she is preceded in death by her parents; Willard Rader and Easter Lily Bryant Rader; 6 siblings, Lucille, Willard, Jr. Pat, Nancy, Joyce and Albert.

Judy is survived by her son Bruce (Leah) Kimbrell and grandson, Scott Kimbrell all of Starke, FL; along with many extended relatives and close friends.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of V. Todd Ferreira Funeral Services and Archie Tanner Memorial chapel, Starke, FL 904-964-5757. Visit www.ferrierafuneralservices.com to sign the family's guest book.