Judy Kay O'Bryan

Judy Kay O’Bryan, 66, of Columbia MO, passed away on February 21, 2023 at University Hospital in Columbia MO. She fought with chronic health issues for many years. A visitation will be held from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm, Monday, February 27, 2023 at Memorial Funeral Home, 1217 Business Loop 70 West ,Columbia. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Tuesday, February 28, 2023 with burial to follow at 2:00 pm in Missouri State Veterans Cemetery, Jacksonville, MO.

Judy was born January 27, 1957 in Quincy IL to Michael and Ruth Woolsey Kessell, she was the youngest of their five children. She grew up in Emerson MO, attended school in Philadelphia MO, graduated high school from Palmyra, MO, and earned an Associate’s Degree from Hannibal LaGrange College in Hannibal, MO. Shortly after graduating, she ran off with the carnival and spent a summer working for them. After her return, she met Robert O’Bryan, and they married on December 27, 1980 in Emerson, MO. She worked a short time for McDonalds, then she worked for several years with children in both daycare and as a Sunday school teacher. She also volunteered for several years at Parkade Elementary while her daughter was in school. She was a devoted wife, an involved mother, and she was a strong believer.

She is survived by her husband, Robert O’Bryan; her only daughter, Nicole O’Bryan; three siblings, DonnaSue Kessell, David Kessell, and Barbara Goff; many nieces and nephews, and a loving extended family. She was preceded in death by her brother, James Michael Kessell, and her parents.

Memorial contributions may be made to Family Worship Center (FWCCOMO) 4925 E Bonne Femme Church Rd, Columbia, MO 65201 or to the Fraternal Order of Eagles 2513 Stadium Blvd Columbia, MO 65202.