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1985 - 2006
Melissa “Missy” Byrd Perkins (1985-2006)
Melissa “Missy” Byrd Perkins, 20, of Ashland, died May 26, 2006, in Markey Cancer Center in Lexington, Ky., following an extended illness.
She was born June 22, 1985, in Ashland, a daughter of Finis Eddie Byrd Jr. of Isonville, Ky., who raised her and her biological father, Fred Smith and wife, Kelly of Catlettsburg, Ky.; and her mother, Patricia Wells Dolin and stepfather, Terry of South Point, Ohio.
She was a member of Garner Baptist Church, and graduated in 2004 from East Carter High School, where she was in the ROTC.
Additional survivors include her husband, Rodney Perkins; a sister, Jennifer Lynn Byrd of Summit, Ky.; brothers, Nolen, Chris and Colin Smith of Catlettsburg and Jared Wechsler of Catlettsburg; in-laws, Bill and Janie Perkins of Carter County, Ky.; paternal grandmother, Lorene Smith of Boyd County, Ky., and grandparents, Finis and Donna Byrd of West Liberty, Ky.; and maternal grandparents, Lyle “Corky” Wells and wife, Terri.
She is also survived by her best friend, Rachael Hensley.
The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 28, 2006, at Steen Funeral Home-Marshall Steen Chapel in Ashland by the Rev. Gary Arrington. Burial will be in Rose Hill Burial Park.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 tonight, May 27, 2006 at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be made to steenfuneralhomes.com
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There are currently 16 condolences.
Kayla Hall
Friday June 23, 2006 at
3:31 PM
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I really don't know what to say. The only thing that i can think of right now is how much i miss you "lil' byrd". And to Rodney, Rachel, and the rest of the family i am so sorry that this happened. But you know that she is up there right now telling each and everyone of us to suck it up. But i know that is very hard to do. But just think, now she is in a better place and she is probably making everyone who is around her laugh and smile. Because that is what she did here. And that is how I am going to remember her.
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Linda "Lowe" Franz
Monday June 5, 2006 at
12:15 PM
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My precious Patty,
Sooo sorry I wasn't able to attend Missy's services - My thoughts and prayers were surely with you. I love you dearly and want you to know how very much I care.
Love,
Linda
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Michael F. Willis
Wednesday May 31, 2006 at
5:08 PM
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Fred,
My deepest condolences to you and your family. No words can express the pain you feel at this time, but the LORD will heal all wounds with time. Trust Him and live as your daughter would have wished for you. Remember, you have many more friends than you realize.
Michael
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Amanda Sylvester
Wednesday May 31, 2006 at
3:35 AM
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I'm so sorry about the loss of little Missy, I was friends with her through my ex-boyfriend Brad Marshall who grew up down the road from her, and he was also friends with Rodney. Missy was the sweetest girl and would be friends with everyone, she was so tiny but definitely tough as a nail. We will all miss her, but she is now pain free. In love in prayers to Missy's family and huspand Rodney.
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Pamela Lucas Downs, Simpsonville KY
Tuesday May 30, 2006 at
10:01 AM
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Patty - I'm so so terribly sorry for your loss. No one should ever have to endure the unfortunate situation of burying a child. I just can't imagine your grief. Please take care. You are in my prayers. Pamela
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Rena Warner
Monday May 29, 2006 at
9:01 PM
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Rodney and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Missy was a such a loving and caring person that also had a little bite with her bark. I'm sorry that we didn't have more time with her because she truly was a special person. I loved her and will miss her dearly.
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Jeff Lewis
Monday May 29, 2006 at
7:19 PM
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Fred I am so sorry about your daughter. I Will be thinking about you and your family. Trust in the one that knows all things.
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Emily Bond
Monday May 29, 2006 at
5:03 PM
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Hello, my name is Emily Bond. I went to high school with Missy, we shared ROTC class together. I would like to just say that I considered her a really good friend, and to say that I am sorry for your loss. Let us all just remember that she is now in the arms of Christ, and that one day we will see her again. Rodney and family just know that you'll be in my prayers. God bless you all. Love Emily Bond
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Cindy and
Monday May 29, 2006 at
1:29 PM
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Katie Callahan
Sunday May 28, 2006 at
2:28 PM
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I am one of Jenni's good friends...and I wanted to send my condolences. This is a very hard and rough time, but we must realize that she is now with Jesus and God. She is happy and in no more pain. I sympathize with you all and I am praying for your family. God be with all of you and may God bless your family.
Love
Katie Callahan
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Tonya Hart (Smallwood)
Sunday May 28, 2006 at
11:40 AM
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Patty, I'm so sorry to hear about Missy. You are a good friend and in my thoughts and prayers. If you need anything let me know. I'm sorry that I can't be there today for you, Greg had to work and I can't do this on my own. I lost dad last year and it is hard. Take one day at a time and
take care of yourself. You Friend always, Tonya
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April Artis
Sunday May 28, 2006 at
2:00 AM
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To the perkins family, im so sorry about your loss, missy was such a great person and friend I will always remember the smile she always had on her and her careness for people I miss her, I do know that she is in gods hands now and he will take care of her I know that she is shining down on all of you if you all need anything at all dont hesitate to call take care.
Love, April
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Scotty Gollihue
Saturday May 27, 2006 at
9:03 PM
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missy was a very good and special friend to me so sorry for the lost
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Leonard & Natalie Gollihue
Saturday May 27, 2006 at
9:02 PM
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To all the family, even we dont know you all that well our son scotty gollihue and melissa was good friends in school, they had alot in common our prayers are with you
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Patti Withrow and Sarah Hosey
Saturday May 27, 2006 at
8:45 PM
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Pat and family,
From the time your sweet baby girl was born, I knew how special she would be. I remember fondly how she would cover her ears when you put Jenny in her car seat. She hated to ride with Jenny more than Jenny hated to ride in a car. Her special smile and the way she just knew she would be Barbie when she grew up was just a hint of the greatness she would attain in her life. We miss her so very much. Sarah will never forget the day she took her float in the pool just so Jenny would be safe and happy in the pool. It just shows she always was Jenny's guardian angel. We love and miss you all. Patti and Sarah
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terry marshall
Saturday May 27, 2006 at
6:05 PM
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EDDIE MAY GOD BE WITH YOU ,YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS IF YOU NEED ANYTHING OR NEED TO TALK YOU KNOW WHERE I LIVE ANY TIME DAY OR NIGHT I'M VERY SORRY YOUR FRIEND TERRY MARSHALL JOSH HENRI. AND THE REST OF THE FAMILY
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