Judith Byrd of rural Crab Orchard

Judith (Judi) Byrd, age 74, of rural Crab Orchard passed away to her heavenly home on Friday August 20, 2021 at 9:30 p.m.

Judi was born on February 14, 1947 in Crab Orchard to the late Kenneth and Beatrice Allen Springhart.

She was married to Roy (Nugget) Byrd on December 02, 2018 and he survives.

Judi was a member of the Crab Orchard United Methodist Church. She was a long time hairdresser, and retired after 17 years from the former Marion Memorial Hospital. Judi loved her family.

In addition to her husband, Roy, Judi is survived by a daughter Terri, and husband Marcus Reed, and a son Shannon, and wife Lori Parks, all of Marion. She is also survived by a stepson, Brannon Byrd of Chicago, a stepdaughter Brandi, and husband Justin Thornton of Vienna, and five grandchildren that she adored, Levi Parks, Emma Parks, Tony Lakotich, Richard Lakotich, Nicholas Reed, Madyson Reed, as well as two, Gabe Thornton and Madelyn Thornton.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Patricia Boles Hassen.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

Memorials should be directed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, TN 38105

Absher-Nicholson Funeral Home in Carrier Mills, Illinois was in charge of the arrangements.