Judith (Judy) L. Cohoon, 80, of Steele, Missouri passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock Arkansas. She was born on April 3, 1943, in Blytheville, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Andrew and Trecia (Jones) Jenkins.

Judy was raised a few miles west of Holland (Gamblin Oaks) where she continued to live most of her adult life. She graduated from Holland High School in 1962 and attended Beauty school in West Memphis AR., then returning home to open a beauty shop by the name of "Andre's in Steele and later at her home. She was a member of the United Methodist Church and a frequent flyer to The Holland Baptist Church. She was a school board member and President for South Pemiscot Schools for over 20 years. She was a member of the Steele Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi. She worked as social worker/activities director for River Oaks Nursing Home. She worked at the John W. German Funeral Home as manager for 20-plus years until her retirement. She married John Cohoon at the Holland United Methodist Church on Saturday, June 18, 1966. To this union, two daughters Johnna & Jaynna were born. Judy was one of a kind! She had a personality that was full of laughter, and life. She thought life was always better with the good Lord, some lipstick, a cold Dr. Pepper, and a touch of leopard!  Being a true entrepreneur, starting early in life by owning her own beauty shop by the name of Andre's in Steele and creating another business of catering using her style and talent of cooking and decorating. One of her favorite pass times was to go antiquing (also known as junking). Many happy memories were made with Judy and her friends and family, with special mention of her lifelong friend Norma Jo Waldrop. Oh, the stories they could tell!

She was preceded in death by her parents Andrew & Trecia Jenkins. One sister, Nancy Ann Jenkins, and her husband John Cohoon.

Her memory will remain in the hearts of

2 daughters: Johnna Koss and her husband John of Steele, Missouri

Jaynna Moxley and her husband Eric of Cabot, Arkansas

3 Grandchildren who knew her as Ju Ju

Mary Madison Moxley of Cabot, Arkansas

Leaha Koss of Joplin, Missouri

Jay Koss of Steele, Missouri

A Special Cousin Bod David Jones and his wife Penny of Marion, Arkansas

Her very dear friend John Spence of Steele, Missouri

Funeral services were held on Monday, June 26, 2023, at the United Methodist Church in Steele, Missouri at 12:00 pm. With Pastor Scott McQuay and Brother John Earl Dunavant officiating. Visitation was held the same day from 10-12. Pall Bearers were Jay Koss, Eric Moxley, John Pierce, Todd Martin, Bryan Waldrop, and Raymond DePriest. Honorary Pall Bearers were Randy McDaniel, Jack Harris, Parker Worrell, and Jerry Graham. Interment was at the Mt. Zion Cemetery in Steele, Missouri.