Judy Ann (Hurt) Milstead, May 2, 1950~October 23, 2022

Oct 25, 2022

Judy Ann (Hurt) Milstead of Fayetteville, Arkansas was born May 2, 1950, in Morris, Oklahoma to Johnny and Hazel (Barnett) Hurt.  Judy passed away October 23, 2022 surrounded by her loving family in Springdale, AR at the age of 72.

Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Paul Joseph Milstead; her two children, Paula Phillips and husband Mark of Nashville, TN and PJ Milstead and wife Tylinda of Westville, OK;  4 grandchildren, Allyssa Tobitt and husband Wesley of Richmond, VA, Paul Joseph Milstead III and wife Breanna of Seymour, MO, Emily Beecher of Pompano Beach, FL and Victoria Senne and husband James of Bentonville, AR;  5 great-grandchildren, Annalise, Kaitlynn, Adalynn, Khloe and Dexter; as well as a host of nieces and nephews; and a beloved church family.

Judy was preceded in death by her parents Johnny and Hazel Hurt; her brother Olen Hurt; and sister Helen “Bubba” Johns.

Judy had a love of music and began playing the piano and organ at the age of 6.  She became the full-time church organist at the age of 12.  She married Paul on June 29, 1968 and they began their work for Christ, traveling the United States preaching at many churches until settling in Fayetteville, AR in 1978 to found and pastor First Apostolic Church.  Judy loved her family and adored her husband, always at his side supporting him whether that was through his ministry, fishing or traveling.  She loved her children and was enamored by her grandchildren and great- grandchildren who called her Nana.

The family will receive friends from 5-7 PM Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at Beard’s Chapel.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Thursday, October 27, 2022 at Beard’s Chapel. Interment will follow in the Farmington Cemetery.

9 Condolences

  1. MJ

    I am sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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  2. Janice Porter

    So sorry to hear of Judy’s passing. She was such a sweetheart. Prayers for you all.

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  3. Wayne Carter

    Paul so sorry for your loss of Judy she was a great Christian woman prayers and thoughts for you and your family

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  4. Scott and Marcena Blackwell

    We are so sorry to hear about Sister Milstead passing away. We have so many fond memories of her. She was such a beautiful, precious woman of God. We wish we could have been able to attend her service, but unfortunately we are not. Our prayers are with all of the family. You all hold a special place in our hearts. May Jesus hold you close during this time of sorrow. Love and Prayers!

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  5. Stacey Collins & Kyle Moore

    PJ: So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. You’ll be in our prayers!

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  6. Pastor and Mrs. Robert Davis Senior

    For the Milstead and family, we are so sorry for the loss of sister Milstead. I know you will miss her greatly because you loved her greatly. We will be praying for you.

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  7. Rachel Jaquez(Wilcox)

    Sis Milstead was one of the sweetest ladies I’ve ever known. Her love for God was admirable and she could make a piano/oragan sing. Beautiful lady inside and out. Love and prayers for Paula, PJ and Bro Milstead!

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  8. Bertie Dotson

    I am so sorry for your loss! Praying for comfort for all.

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