Judy Diane Ruding, age 71, of Forest City

Judy Diane Ruding, age 71, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2025.

Judy was born February 7, 1954, in Dallas, TX to the late Nina Swindell Whitaker. She was a cashier at Food Lion for many years and was of the Baptist Faith.

In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by a son, Rocky Northen; and a stepdaughter, Tara Ruding.

Survivors include her husband of 27 years, Walter Ruding Jr.; son, Michael Davis (Aneta), of Tustin, CA; stepson, Jason Ruding (Sara), of Altamont, IL; brothers, David Whitaker, Jesse Whitaker, and Billy Whitaker; sister, Ann Gilley; and four grandchildren, Cooper Davis, Ryan Davis, Gunner Northen, and Finley Northen.

At the request of the family no formal services will be held at this time.

An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com.

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.