Judith Dell (Johnson) Izard, known as Judy to her family & friends, passed away peacefully at home at the age of 81 on February 18, 2025, in Benton, AR. Born in Crossett, AR on September 8, 1943, Judy was the daughter of Rubel Johnson and Ladelle Sisson.

Judy served as president of the Arkansas Auxiliary of Gideons International and helped found the BMMI Everlasting Smiles Christmas shoebox program. However, she most enjoyed being a grandmother, mom and wife.

Judy is survived by her husband, Dr. Ralph Izard; her son & daughter-in-law, Chris & Stacey Eley; her grandchildren, Ashton, Aaron, Jennifer, Tommy, Ivan, Emily and Matt; and her great grandchild, Ulric.

She was preceded in death by her parents, older brother, Gerald Johnson, younger sister, Nancy Davis, and her son, Greg Eley.

Judy's life will be celebrated on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 10:00am at Park Place Baptist Church in Bryant, AR. Burial will follow at Pine Crest Cemetery In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to the Baptist Medical Missions International at www.bmamissions.org/bmmi or 501-455-4977.

Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com