Judy Marlene (McElfresh) Mueller Obituary

We bid farewell to Judy Marlene (McElfresh) Mueller of Salem, Missouri, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on October 8, 2025 at the age of 77. Judy touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Judy Marlene (McElfresh) Mueller to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Ernest McElfresh and Kathleen McElfresh (Clark); her stepbrother Bob Burroughs; her sister JoAnne Smith; and the father of her children Ronnie Smith.

She is survived by: her husband Dale Mueller; her grandchild Knox Smith; her children, Shane Smith and Roni Smith of Salem; her granddaughters, Jessica Smith and Michelle Smith of Salem; her stepdaughters, Jennifer Hojsik (Tony) of Fort Myers Beach, FL and Marilyn "Mouse" Mueller of Salem; her stepgrandsons, Anthony Preis (Halli) of Truesdale, MO and Austin Preis of St. Charles, MO; her stepgreat-grandson Holden Preis of Truesdale, MO.; and her siblings, Sue Bray of Lexington, MO and Mike McElfresh of Kansas City, MO.. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews, as well as her husband's extended family.

Donations in Judy's honor may be made to the Dent County Animal Welfare Society (http://www.dcaws.org).