Judith Ann Schmidt, 83, of Sweet Home passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026. She was born November 18, 1942 to Alice Pauline (Harsh) and Luther W. Head in Long Beach, California.

She previously lived in Anaheim, California and moved to Sweet Home in 1989. She was a member of the Sweet Home VFW Auxilary. She was involved in the Catholic Church.

Judith enjoyed crafts, painting, drawing, sewing, and crocheting. She also liked to go fishing and hunting.

She is survived by her children: Catherine Lindsay of Sweet Home, Kenneth Schmidt of San Pedro, California, Stacey Kent of Lufkin, Texas; siblings: Sandra Launder of Sweet Home, James Marburger of Chico, California, 11 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Jack K. Schmidt (2019), sisters Gwendolyn Head (1937), Carolyn Coehlo (2013), Ellen Pepperdine (2016).

A graveside service will be 1:00 pm, Saturday August 8th at Gilliland Cemetery. A celebration of life will follow at 2:00pm at the Sweet Home VFW. Donations can be made to the American Cancer Society.

Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements. www.sweethomefuneral.com.