Judith Laverne Selph, born on November 9, 1947, in New Madrid, Missouri, to Louie and Edna (Hayes) Starr, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, in Sarasota, Florida. A dedicated resident of Hardee County since 1960, Judith was a compassionate nurse by trade and a devoted member of New Hope Baptist Church. She found joy in arts and crafts and took pride in her role as a homemaker.

Judith is preceded in death by her parents, her son Tim Selph, and her sister Janet Starr. She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Donnie Selph of Wauchula, Florida; sons Donnie Selph Jr (Shannon) of Zolfo Springs, Florida, Mark Harllee of Zolfo Springs, Florida, and Orin Todd Harllee of Sebring, Florida; daughters Crystal Bell (Troy) of Rome, Georgia, Samantha Selph of Wauchula, Florida, and Dee Dee Albritton (Blake) of Starke, Florida; brothers Dusty Starr (Bonnie) of Georgia, Jew Hayes (Rene) of Wauchula, Florida, Shannon Hayes (Karen) of Wauchula, Florida, and Randy Hayes (Marie) of Wauchula, Florida; sister Joy Gilliard (Lamar) of Zolfo Springs, Florida; and 35 grandchildren.

A visitation will be held at Robarts Garden Chapel on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., followed by funeral services at 11:00 a.m. The services will be officiated by Dan Holland, and interment will take place at Wauchula Cemetery.

Judith will be dearly missed by her family, friends, and community. Her legacy of love, compassion, and dedication will live on in the hearts of those who knew and cherished her.