Judy K. Simon Obituary
The passing of Judy K. Simon of Sturgis, South Dakota, born in Columbia, South Carolina leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on May 4, 2026 at the age of 72. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Judy K. Simon to show support.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let her loved ones carry forward the torch of her memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of her love and the brilliance of her spirit. Though Judy may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, her essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Kenneth Knighton and Helene Knighton (Price); her significant other Steve Sander; and her brother Riley Knighton. She is survived by: her friends, Bud and Duck Weiser; her daughter DeLynn Hanson (Bryan); her grandchildren, Chase (Shannon Bailey) and Timber Hanson of Fort Pierre, SD; her sisters, Teresa Witte (Todd) of New River, AZ and Lynda Tucker of Sioux City, IA; and her aunt Lois Cornish of Mesa, AZ. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, May 17th 2026 at 1:00 PM.
