yrd Judith Lynne “Judy” Byrd, 74, of Goodman, Mo. passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025.

She was born May 23, 1950, in St. Louis, Mo.

Preceding her in death were her parents, Winford A. and Marney L. Norwood and one stepbrother.

Survivors include three stepsisters.

She became disabled at a young age. She was a member of Gunter Methodist Church.

Graveside services were held Friday, January 31, 2025, at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Butterfield, Mo., under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville. Pastor Jerry Nickle conducted the service.

sister-in-law, Lea Love of Phoenix, Ariz., sistersin- law and husbands, June and Virgil Carter of Rocky Comfort, Mo., Judy and Jim Carter of Kansas City, Mo., as well as his nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, and all of God’s children who are Mike’s brothers and sisters in Christ, that are still with us.

He and Jeanie Sue Love were married for nearly 51 years, raising 2 children, and operating several businesses including Mike’s Amusements, event catering, rental properties and chicken farming.

He took his responsibility of serving on the Board of Directors for The Gathering Tabernacle and the Ridge Top Bible Camp very seriously.

There will be a celebration of Mike’s life at the Ridge Top Bible Camp in Exeter, Mo., on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM. Pastor Gary Culp and Pastor Dan Goostree will conduct the service. The Gathering Tabernacle will provide a fellowship lunch in the dining hall after the celebration service at the chapel.

Cremation arrangements are under direction of McQueen Funeral Home in Wheaton.

Instead of flowers the family request contributions be made to the Ridge Top Bible Camp Restoration Fund in memory of Mike.