Judith Fair

(From Hedge-Lewis-Goodwin Funeral Home)

Judith Faye Fair, lovingly known as "Gammy," passed away on November 7, 2026, at her home in Webb City, Missouri, following an extended illness. She was born on September 9, 1941, at Jane Chinn Hospital in Webb City, Missouri, and spent her life rooted in the community she loved so dearly.

Judith was the daughter of Roy and Essie (Hodson) Harpole, both of whom preceded her in death. She graduated from Webb City High School in 1959 and carried the values of hard work, kindness, and devotion throughout her life. She was a Christian and lived her faith in quiet, steady ways through the love she showed her family, friends, church, and community.

In her early years, Judith worked in the cafeteria at Mark Twain Elementary School in Webb City, where her warm spirit and friendly nature were appreciated by all who knew her. Later, she followed her heart and opened her own daycare, Gammy's Daycare, which she operated for more than 40 plus years. Through her daycare, she cared for generations of children with patience, tenderness, and a genuine love that made her a second grandmother to many.

Judith was a member of Webb City First Baptist Church, where she taught the preschool class for many years. Her faith and gentle presence left a lasting impression on the children and families she served. She also enjoyed being part of the Oronogo BUNCO Club and treasured her Tuesday "Old-lady Bunch" lunches, where laughter, friendship, and conversation brought joy to her week.

Family was the center of Judith's life, and she loved hers well. She is survived by her daughters, Roxy Southard and her husband Kevin of Joplin, Missouri, Robin Clark and her husband Darrell of Webb City, Missouri, and Rachelle Brock and her husband Ryan of Webb City, Missouri. She also leaves behind her grandchildren, Kolby Southard, Kelsy Bentley, Tyler Clark, Tatum Casada, Hayley Brock, and Trenton Brock; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She is also survived by her brother, Jack Harpole of Oronogo, Missouri; and her sisters, Janice Goddard and her husband Richard of Webb City, Joyce Riggs and her husband Bill of Webb City, and Jeannette Silvey and her husband Bob of Jasper, Missouri.

Judith was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ronnie Fair, with whom she shared 45 years of marriage. Their life together was built on love, commitment, and the blessing of family, and his passing left a deep void in her heart.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Webb City. Judith's ashes will be interred at a later date at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery in Joplin, Missouri.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Hedge-Lewis Goodwin Funeral Home in Webb City, Missouri.