Judith McGuire, age 72, of Puxico, MO passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2014 at the family home in Puxico, MO. She was born on May 19, 1942 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Andrew and Gertrude Rose Staggs. Judy married Ronald Melvin McGuire in the fall of 1990 and he preceded her in death on March 22, 2014. Survivors include one son, James "Jimmy" (Elizabeth Glover) Howard of Puxico, MO; two daughters, Elizabeth "Diane" (Mike Livingston) Simpson of Advance, MO, Judy "Lynn" (Gabriel) Cruz of Springfield, MO; one step son, Ronald McGuire Jr. of Jackson, MO; two sisters, Georgia Banks of Crestwood and Annie Morrow of Indiana; two nieces; thirteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by two daughters, Angela M. Sanchez Kennedy and Virginia Carter; a brother, James Gullion and her mother-in-law Wilma McGuire. Memorial visitation will be from 5p.m. until time of service on Friday, September 26, 2014 at Christian Life Church in Advance, MO. A memorial service will be held at 7pm at the church with Rev. Wayne Page officiating. Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Chaffee, MO is in charge of arrangements.