Natassja Byrd

Natassja Nicole Byrd, 34, of Cottleville, Mo., passed away Monday, December 23, 2013, at her home. She was born April 3, 1979, in Columbia, Mo., the daughter of Otis and Alfreda B. (Jackson) Byrd. She earned her Master's Degree in Business Administration from Tennessee State and a Master's Degree in Computer Science from William Woods. She worked as a Claims Adjuster for American Family in St. Louis. Natassja was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Fulton. Natassja is survived by one sister, Tamala Byrd of Fulton; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins; and a special friend, Stephanie Jones. She loved her two nephews as her own, Otieon Byrd-Pittman and Rasaleigh Byrd-Pittman. She was preceded in death by one sister, Natasha Ann Byrd. Family will receive friends Friday evening from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Debo Funeral Home in Fulton. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 4, 2014, at Calvary Baptist Church in Fulton with Rev. William Butler officiating. Burial will follow in Callaway Memorial Gardens. Condolences can be sent by visiting www.debofuneralhome.com.