Judy Jaco

Judy Lee (English) Jaco, age 88 of Benton, KY passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at Lake Way Nursing & Rehabilitation in Benton, Kentucky.

Judith was born in Benton, Kentucky on November 28, 1934 to the late Ovie "Toad" English and Elsie (Ethridge) English. She was a member of Briensburg Baptist Church. Judy was a proud supporter of Marshall County Marshal Athletes and an honorary member of the Krazy Ladies. She also served as a member of the River Tin Street Rods in Paducah, Kentucky.

She is survived by her two sons, Jeff Jaco, wife Lori of Benton, KY and Shane Jaco, wife Angie of Benton, KY; daughter, Valerie Bell, husband Eddy of Hendersonville, TN; grandchildren, Jessica Jaco Provine and Walter Jaco; and 5 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Weldon Jaco; her parents; step-mother, Geraldine English; half-brother, Billy Earl "Toad" English; granddaughter, Casey Jaco Prescott; and great-grandson, Warren Jaco.

Funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, November 10, 2023 at Collier Funeral Home with Bro. Ricky Cunningham and Bro. Brad Walker officiating. Interment will follow in the Briensburg Cemetery, Benton, KY.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at Collier Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Briensburg Cemetery Fund, 3277 Palma Rd, Calvert City, KY 42029.

"When you love someone - you can hear the laughter after they are gone." - Judy