Judy Lynn McLeskey Mallard, 77, of Piggott, Arkansas, passed away September 26, 2024, surrounded by her family.

She was born on November 29, 1946, in Piggott, Arkansas, and was the daughter of the late Louis Clifford and Charlotte (Davis) McLeskey.

Judy was united in marriage to Elbert Wayne Mallard on October 5, 1963.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, brothers, Sonny, Craig, and Terry McLeskey.

For more than 40 years, she worked as an RN in Clay County Home Health and Piggott Community Hospital. Our “Jude” loved nothing more than helping people. She made everyone feel supported with her calm acceptance and she kept us laughing with her quick wit. Her family was her biggest joy and she got a great visit with all her children and grandchildren in her last few months.

Judy is survived by her children: Kim Mallard Moore of St. Francis, Arkansas, Greg and Tracey Mallard of Charlottesville, Virginia, David Mallard of Silverdale, Washington, Brad and Susie Mallard of Ulm, Germany, and Debbie Mallard of Piggott, Arkansas; grandchildren: Eric (Brandy) Moore of Corning, Arkansas, Caleb (Ambra) Moore of Piggott, Arkansas, Jessica Mallard (Jarek) of Boston, Massachusetts, Nate (Arykah) Mallard of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Ella Mallard, Luca Mallard, and Leo Mallard all of Ulm, Germany; great-grandchildren: Kadence, Hunter, Kiley, and Randy Moore, Jazzlyn and Aubrie Davis and Atlas Moore; sisters, Mary and Joe Crossfield of Brandon, Florida and Susan Helms of Pollard, Arkansas; beloved brother-in-law, Billy and Lela Mallard of Paragould, Arkansas; sister-in-law, JoAnn McLeskey; and many other relatives and friends.

Visitation was held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Hoggard & Sons Funeral Home of Piggott, Arkansas. A private family burial will be held at New Hope Cemetery in Pollard, Arkansas.

In lieu of flowers or gifts, please make donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or look for a way to pay kindness forward.