Judith (Judy) Ann Tyler, age 79, passed away on Thursday August 31, 2023. at Spring Valley Health and Rehab in Springfield MO. She was born November 25, 1943 in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of Walter and Virginia Frickie.

Judy grew up in St. Louis, MO. She studied for and owned a hair styling business. On July 5th, 1986, she married the love of her life, Harry R. Tyler at St. Lucas Church in St. Louis, MO.

After the death of her husband, she moved to Reeds Spring, MO in 1993. Judy worked in the Gift Shop at the Sons of Pioneers and Brasher's theater in Branson, MO.

Judy was an active member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was initiated into Melville Chapter #187 on Sept. 28, 1981. She served as Worthy Matron during 1985 and 1988. She was appointed and served during 1989-1991 as Grand Representative of Australia. She became a primary member of Branson Chapter # 299 in 1993. Judy was appointed to and served as Grand Ruth of the Grand Chapter of Mo., Order of the Easter Star in 1994. While a member of Branson Chapter she served as Worthy Matron in 1998. Judy became a charter member of Kimberling Chapter # 164 in 2008 serving as Worthy Matron 2008-2009 and 2011. In 2010 she became a dual member of Galena Chapter # 7. In 2011 she became a dual member of Haworth Chapter # 32, Forsyth, MO and served as Worthy Matron in 2013. Besides serving as Worthy Matron she has held several offices since and has participated in many functions. Judy always strived to be proficient in her work.

Judy was a volunteer and served on the Board for the Senior Center in Kimberling City, MO.

Judy loved to knit, quilt, and design on plastic canvas. Her work was amazing. She donated the majority of her hand made projects.

Her favorite pets were her "Fur Babies", cats. They were like family to her as she had no children of her own.

Judy was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Harry R. Tyler and her sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and Bob Radina.

Services will be held at 10:30 AM officiated by Jerry Jenkins on September 23, 2023, at Stumpff Funeral Home Chapel, Kimberling City, MO. Eastern Star presentation will be at 10:30 AM. Interment will be with her husband later at the St Lucas Cemetery, 1735 Denny Rd., St. Louis, MO 63126. Memorials to: Tri-lakes Humane Society,102 Washboard, Hollow Rd, Reeds Spring, MO 65737, and The Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks, 620 W. Republic Rd, Springfield, MO 65807 Arrangements were under the direction of Stumpff Funeral Home, Kimberling City, MO.