The Excelsior Standard, July 24, 2026

Judith Mae Orava, 84, Excelsior Springs, passed away July 10, 2026.

At her request, she was laid to rest at Hillcrest Cemetery with no services. Judy was born March 7, 1942, to Glenna Hawkins and Ward Reed Wollard. She married Jack Orava on Jan. 15, 1960. Judith was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jack Orava, on May 2, 2018; and two brothers, Jack and Ward Wollard.

She is survived by four daughters, four granddaughters, four grandsons and her greatgrandchildren.