Judith Ann Jenkins

Judith Ann Jenkins, 79, of Columbia, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at Bluff Creek Terrace in Columbia. She was born August 18, 1946, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Raymond and Juanita (King) Davis.

A 1965 graduate of Ribault High School in Jacksonville, Florida, Judith earned both a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Central Missouri State University and a Master’s of Social Work from the University of Missouri. She worked for many years as a therapist.

Judith married Robert “Bob” Jenkins on October 9th, 1992 in Sedalia, Missouri. He preceded her in death on June 22, 2019. She was also preceded in death by her parents; her infant son, Jason McMillan; and her 3 older brothers, Alvin, James, and John Davis.

Judith is survived by her children, Amber (McMillan) Crane and her husband Chris of Hallsville, Missouri; Autumn (McMillan) Leach and her husband Doug of Lake Winnebago, Missouri; and Aaron McMillan and his wife Carrie of Inverness, Illinois. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Trey Hicks, Tory Hicks (Maria), Tyson Hicks, Raegan Hicks, Chase Crane, Harding Crane, Joscelyn Crane, Harper Cook (Drew), Collin Leach, Madison McMillan, and Sophia McMillan; her great-grandson, Jackson Hicks; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Judith loved reading, especially historical fiction, and watching old Westerns. She also spent time sewing, quilting, knitting and painting, taking great joy in sharing her creations with others. Most of all, she treasured being “Nana”, delighting in her grandchildren’s accomplishments and proudly sharing their successes with everyone around her. She enjoyed traveling, especially to visit family, creating countless cherished memories along the way.

To honor Judith’s memory, memorial contributions may be made to The Mark A. Asher Comprehensive Spine Center at the University of Kansas Health System. Contributions can be made online at: giving.kansashealthsystem.com

Services honoring Judith’s life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home in Columbia, Missouri.