Kathy Gayle Ridge, 56, of Marked Tree passed away December 16, 2021 at her residence.  She was born January 11, 1965 in Osceola, AR to Lucille Byrd.  Ms. Ridge was preceded in death by her mother.  She is survived by one brother Ronnie Kirkpatrick of Marked Tree, four sisters Diane Robinson of CO, Patricia Kirkpatrick of Lepanto, Sandra Hamm of Marked Tree and Pam Byrd of Bassett.  There will be a direct cremation with no services.  Wilson Funeral Home in Osceola, AR is in charge of arrangements.