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Judith Jenders

May 21, 1948 — August 8, 2021

Judith Jenders

It is with heavy hearts that family and friends must say goodbye to Judy Jenders who recently passed away peacefully after a long-fought illness.

Judy was born the second of seven children to the late George and Tennie (Riegler) Richardson in the spring of 1948. A lifelong resident of the little Rock area, she was a graduate of Mount St. Mary’s where she made many lifelong friends. She was a strong and immensely creative person who spent her entire life in the floral business. Many years with Tipton & Hurst and The Accessory, until she opened her own business Beyond the Garden Gate, in the Heights. Her talent and people skills earned her the admiration of all were lucky enough to know her. She had a decorator’s eye, who could simply look around and find ways to make the world a bit more beautiful.

She was welcomed home by her late parents, and the love of her life, Tony Jenders, who precedes her.

She is survived by her devoted son Jason Gillespie, stepdaughter Amanda Baugher Jenders, and two beautiful granddaughters, Abby, and Zoe.

She also leaves behind her siblings, George Richardson Jr. of Lakewood, CO; Nancy Linde (Mark) of Little Rock; Lynda McNiel of Maumelle, Greg Richardson (Lisa) of Little Rock; Steven Richardson (Eduardo) of Long Beach, CA; and Tena Buck (Jeff) of Maumelle, as well as may nieces, nephews, and friends.

It is never easy to say goodbye…but that’s what makes the hello so much sweeter when we see her again.

Memorials go to Mount St. Mary’s Academy.

Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 PM Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home.  Funeral will be 3:00 PM Thursday, August 12, 2021 at the funeral Home.

Arrangements by Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home , 1921 Main St, North Little Rock, AR 72114, 501-758-1170.

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Visitation

Wednesday, August 11, 2021

5:00 - 7:00 pm

Smith - North Little Rock Funeral Home

1921 N Main St, North Little Rock, AR 72114

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Funeral Service

Thursday, August 12, 2021

Starts at 3:00 pm

Smith - North Little Rock Funeral Home

1921 N Main St, North Little Rock, AR 72114

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