Judith Ann Reece, age 85, of Leitchfield, formerly of St. Louis, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital.

She was born on July 12, 1940, in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late Leslie and Delores Willis McDonough. Judith was a very independent and hardworking lady who worked as a hairdresser for over 30 years. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren, as well as crocheting and traveling.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James H. Reece, Sr.; a son-in-law, Kevin Ashley and a stepson, James H. Reece, Jr.

Judith is survived by three daughters, Dawn Ashley, Sherri Dixon, and June Frank (Robert); two stepchildren, Laney Reece and Denise Disney; seventeen grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 7:00 PM (CT) on Friday, April 3, 2026, at Watkins Funeral Home, with a celebration of life beginning at 7:00 PM.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM (CT) on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Walnut Hill Cemetery in Leitchfield.