Our beloved mother, Judith Kay Groce, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away at home with family by her side on Friday, September 9, 2022. She was born on October 6, 1947, in San Bernardino, California, to the late Milton Marvin "Bill" O'Bar and Clydelia Effie (Colburn) O'Bar Reedy. She was 74 years old. She was preceded in death by her sister, Barbara Case.

She is survived by her daughter, Laurie Thomas and husband Tony of Fort Smith; her son, Jeremy Groce and wife Jessica of Alma; ten grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and her beloved Bouy.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Brotherton Brothers Cremation Services in Fort Smith, 914 N. 32nd St. Fort Smith, AR  72901. (479) 434-3901 or (479) 965-8202

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