She was born in St. Joseph, Missouri on February 28, 1943.

Mrs. Zirkle was an artist, working with stained glass and painting, and loved animals and cooking. Most of the time she stayed busy, just being a Mom.

She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Wayne Allen Zirkle, her sons, Shawn Zirkle of Bryant, and Tracy Zirkle of Montrose, Colorado. Her daughter, Shannon Zirkle of Atlanta, Georgia, and 3 grandchildren, Tyler, Brittney and Keshla all of Montrose.

Private services will be held for Mrs. Zirkle at a later date.

Cremation services are under the direction of Dial and Dudley Funeral Home, in Bryant.

In Lieu of flowers the family wishes donations be made in Judith's honor to The Humane Society of Saline County, 7600 Bauxite Hwy Bauxite, Arkansas 72011-8950 or to Baptist Hospice 11900 Colonel Glen Rd. Little Rock, Arkansas 72210