Mrs. Judith M. Dent, loving wife and mother, passed away at age 79. She was born in Independence, MO, and worked as a paralegal at TWA for 23 years before retiring with her dear husband John H. Dent in Lake Ozark, MO in 2005. Judith was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur A. Knowles and Mildred Breshears. She is survived by her loving husband John, daughters De Anna Foster of Lee’s Summit, MO, and Anita Woods of Parkville, MO; sister Barbara Pearson of Olathe, KS; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 9, 2021, at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39th Street South, Independence, MO 64055. Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel (816) 373-3600)