Judy

(Duncan) Sheehan

Judy (Duncan) Sheehan, 86, of Saint Joseph, Missouri, passed away on November 8, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.

Judy was born on July 30, 1940, in Saint Joseph, Missouri to Franklin and Rosella (Haskey) Duncan, both whom proceeded her in death.

Judy graduated from Convent of Sacred Heart in Saint Joseph, Missouri. After high school, Judy married the love of her life, Don Sheehan; on October 17, 1959 and they were married for 44 years, before his passing in 2004.

Judy was the manager of the Saint Francis Xavier school cafeteria for over 30 years, with her dear friend Betty, where she proudly served thousands of children made from scratch lunches, and made numerous friends.

Judy was a proud member of Saint Francis Xavier church and was religious in her faith. She was a member of the Pony Express Food Service group and held multiple offices with the Public School Food Service. She was also a member of a special group of friends that played cards together for many years.

Judy was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend.

Judy is survived by; son, Tim Sheehan, daughter, Denise Libby; granddaughters, Dana Libby, Diane (Libby) Hockaday, Kristen (Sam) Talmadge; great-grandchildren; Elijah, Brooklyn and Brydger Hockaday, Olivia and Collins Talmadge; numerous cousins and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to St. Francis Xavier School House of Bread, Open Door Food Pantry or Mosaic Life Care Hospice.

Mass of Christian Burial: 10am Friday, November 13, 2026 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, St. Joseph. Internment: Mount Olivet Cemetery, St. Joseph. The Rosary will be recited at 5:30pm on Thursday November 12, 2026 at Heaton-Bowman-Smith-Sidenfaden, with visitation to follow from 6-8pm.