Judy L. Shinkle

Judy L. Shinkle, 79, of Neodesha, Kansas, passed away on May 31, 2026.

Judy was born on April 29, 1947, in Neodesha, Kansas, to Marvin and Jeannette Cohee. She graduated from Fall River High School. On June 6, 1965, she married Ronald L. Shinkle, the love of her life, and together they shared over 60 years of marriage and family.

Judy was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose greatest joy came from spending time with her family. She cherished every moment with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and was a source of love, support, and encouragement throughout their lives.

Judy is survived by her children, Rhonda Russell and husband Jeff of Havana, Kansas; Rebecca Beisly of Neodesha, Kansas; Judy Katzer and husband Trey of Liberty, Missouri; and Mark Shinkle of Neodesha, Kansas.

She is also survived by her grandchildren: Jeremy Russell, Kevin Russell, Jennifer Long, Nicole Kraft, Veronica Beisly, Joshua Beisly, Corrine Sebranek, Derek Katzer, Ryan Katzer, Matthew Shinkle, and Michael Shinkle; and by twenty-one great-grandchildren.

Judy was preceded in death by her parents; her siblings, Loren Cohee, Guy Cohee, Patricia Moses, Bill Cohee, Fred Cohee, Lillian Morgan, David Cohee, and John Cohee; her son-in-law, Glen Beisly; and her granddaughter, Madeline Shinkle.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at the United Methodist Church in Neodesha, Kansas. Burial will follow at Ross Cemetery.

Judy will be remembered for her devotion to her family and her caring heart. Her legacy lives on through the children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren she loved so dearly.