Judy Jo PendergraftMarion, KS

 Judy Jo Pendergraft, age 78, passed away December 28, 2025, at St. Luke Living Center in Marion, Kansas. She was born October 19, 1947, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the daughter of Arlo and Loretta (Heinmiller) Evers. She graduated from Wichita North High School in 1965. She attended Wichita State University. In 1968, she began her career at Beechcraft, beginning as a secretary in the orders department, and later becoming a marketing manager in the delivery center. She stayed with Beechcraft until her retirement in 2007. On October 30, 1971, she was united in marriage to Gordon Pendergraft, their blended family included 4 children. They made their home in Wichita. In 1982, she and Gordon purchased a weekend cabin at the Marion County Lake, they would later buy, renovate and move to their current home permanently. Judy loved this house and she loved the lake. She was active in Beechcraft Flying Club and in Friends of the Marion County Lake, serving as treasurer for both organizations. She was a pilot, holding private and commercial licensure. She enjoyed boating, fishing, water-skiing, camping, crafting, cooking, and flying. She traveled extensively throughout the US and abroad. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother Roger Evers; and a grandson. She is lovingly survived by her husband Gordon Pendergraft of Marion; her children: Robin (John) Dicks of Marion; Michael Pendergraft of Ponca City, OK; Kristen Kruse of Valley Center; and Stacy Shelton of Wichita; her sisters: Betty (Danny) Miller of Wichita; and Jane (Val) Laetari of Garfield, AR; 8 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Good News Christian Fellowship Church, Marion. Inurnment will follow in the Marion Cemetery. A Memorial Fund has been established for the Marion County Park & Lake, in care of Jost Funeral Home, Hillsboro. Online condolences may be left a www.jostfuneralhome.com.