Judy Anne Skelton Sisk, of Licking, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, at Phelps County Regional Medical Center, Rolla.

She and her husband, Jim, were owners of Sisk Pharmacy, one of the oldest family-owned businesses in Licking. He was head pharmacist and she managed most of the rest of the operation. After selling the store, she worked at Landmark Bank in Licking for a few years.

She was a longtime member of Licking United Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 50 years, James David “J.D.” Sisk.

Survivors include two children, Annette Shockley of St. Louis and Roby Sisk of Houston; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Jeannie Edwards and Jan Skelton; a special nephew, Jimmy Allen; and many other family members.

Memorial services are 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, at Licking United Methodist Church with the Rev. Gary Carter officiating. Visitation is 10 a.m. until service time. Burial will be held privately at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Bopp Funeral Chapel, Kirkwood.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to Licking United Methodist Church.

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