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Judith Kay Billings

1942 - 2025

Judith Kay Billings obituary, 1942-2025, Shell Rock, IA

BORN

1942

DIED

2025

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Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home

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Waverly, Iowa

Judith Billings Obituary

Judith Kay Billings, 82, of Shell Rock, Iowa, and formerly of Cedar Falls, passed away Thursday afternoon, April 17, 2025, at MercyOne Waterloo.
Judy was born on May 30, 1942, in Waverly, Iowa, the daughter of Arnold and Elda (Pries) Garner. She was raised on the family farm near Frederika and attended school in Tripoli, graduating in 1959. In 1960, Judy was united in marriage to Danny Klemp. The couple was blessed with four children and later divorced. In 1992, Judy was united in marriage to Keith Billings. He passed away in December of 2016.
Judy was a member of Corner Stone Church and enjoyed her career in insurance sales. She also liked decorating, plants, gardening, but most of all, she loved shopping and dining out.
Judy is survived by three children, Dawn Madden of Waterloo, Iowa, Alan Klemp of Austin, Texas, and Susan Pawlyshyn of Humble, Texas; Keith's children, Keith Billings Jr., Ty Billings, and Annie Billings; Judy's grandchildren, Mandy Dethloff, Danae Perkins, Josiah Phipps and Kayla Pawlyshyn; great-grandchildren, Kallie Schneider, and Sye Phipps; siblings, Bill (Sandy) Garner, Rosemary (Don) Finger, and Paul (Nancy) Garner; and a sister-in-law, Stephanie Garner. She was preceded in death by her husband, Keith; a son Bruce Klemp in infancy; a great-granddaughter, Jade Perkins; a brother Steve Garner; and her parents.
Memorial services will be at 11:30?a.m. on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Waverly, with Pastor Don Finger presiding. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Harlington Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Cedar Valley Hospice. Online condolences may be left at www.kaisercorson.com. Kaiser-Corson Funeral Homes in Waverly is assisting Judy's family. 319-352-1187

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Published by Waverly Democrat on Apr. 29, 2025.

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Warren Straszheim

May 5, 2025

She shared the dinner table with my mom, Ellie, at Shell Rock. I got to visit with her over supper when visiting. She was also my mom's walking buddy.

I learned of her faith during those meals and looked forward to seeing her. I'll miss her.

Sue Cordes

April 27, 2025

Met Judy at the Bible Study out of New Hartford/Parkersburg area years ago. Haven't seen much of her since, but always enjoyed time fellowshipping with Judy. Such a fun sweet person. Sending prayers for family. Sue Cordes

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