March 8, 2025
Judith Champion age 76 of Smithville, passed away Wednesday March 6, 2025, at her residence. She was born July 22, 1948, in Norfolk, Virginia to her parents the late Alvin and Kathrine Virginia Mansfield Privott. She was also preceded in death by 3 brothers, Thomas, Alvin and Henry Privott. Ms. Champion was a Baptist and a Homemaker. Judy is survived by husband, William Champion of Smithville; children, Tammy Lynn Coker of FL., and Kimberly Kaye Champion of Smithville; grandchildren, Jason Christopher Coker of FL., Lauren Emily Newman of FL, and Thomas Christopher Lex of VA.; siblings, Katherine Watson of IN., Mary Snere of IL, Richard Privott of VA., and William Privott of NC.; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be 4 PM Sunday March 9, 2025, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Michael Hale officiating. Visitation will be held Sunday 2 PM until the time of the service at 4 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Autism Organization in memory of Mrs. Judy. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Champion family.