Kimberly G. Byars

Mrs. Kimberly G. Byars, age 57, of Murray, Kentucky died on Wednesday, May 02, 2018 at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital.

Mrs. Byars was born on May 22, 1960 in Paducah, Kentucky to the late Jewell Gilliam and Charlotte (Brown) Gilliam. Mrs. Byars attained a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science degree in Nursing from Murray State University and was a registered Nurse for 36 years. She was also a Nurse Practitioner for 20 years working at Primary Care and Byars Family Quick care. She was a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing and a member of the St. Leo's Catholic Church.

Survivors include her husband Bud Byars of Murray, Kentucky to whom were married on May 9, 1980 in Fulton, Kentucky; one son, Chris Byars and wife Susan of Murray, Kentucky; as well as two grandchildren, Lincoln and Carstyn Byars both of Murray, Kentucky.


A private graveside service will be held. Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m., Thursday, May 3, 2018 at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home. A prayer service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, May 3, 2018 at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home.

Expressions of sympathy can be made payable to the Murray State University Foundation, in memo field (School of Nursing), 200 Heritage Hall, Murray, Kentucky 42071 or the Humane Society of Calloway County, P.O. Box 764, Murray, Kentucky 42071.

Online condolences can be made at, www.thejhchurchillfuneralhome.com