Judy Maryland (Foster) Bird passed away peacefully in McKinney, Texas on January 7, 2021. She was born on May 22, 1940 in Falfurrias, Texas to Joe and Gwen Foster. Judy is survived by the pride of her life, her two sons and their spouses, Mitch and Dawn Bird of Park City, Utah and Jason and Stephanie Bird of McKinney, Texas; her three grandchildren, Kasey Bird of College Station, Texas, Shane and Megan Bird of Houston, Texas, Jordan Bird of McKinney, Texas; as well as her nieces and nephews and numerous life-long friends. She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, L.K. Bird, Jr.; her parents; brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Pat Foster; and her in-laws, Buddy and Frances Bird.

Judy taught school at Abilene High School in Abilene, Texas for 19 years and remained involved in activities of her alma mater, Stephen F. Austin University. She loved to be around friends and family and enjoyed attending First United Methodist Church of McKinney, Texas. 

Due to COVID, a memorial service will not be held. Judy will be laid to rest in Carthage, Texas at a later date. In her final days, Judy was under the exceptional care of New Century Hospice of Dallas while residing at the first-class, Baybrooke Village Care and Rehab Center in McKinney, Texas. The family cannot thank them all enough for their level of care and support. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to either, New Century Hospice or Baybrooke Village Care and Rehab Center.