Kathy Lynn was born on August 25, 1958 in Bakersfield, California and she passed on September 8, 2016. Kathy Lynn attended North High School and later graduated from nursing school. Caring for people and helping them was the delight of her life. Everyone knew her as a loving and kind person. She was filled with joy and loved God with all of her heart and soul. Kathy faithfully attended the Apostolic Faith Lighthouse Church for many years. She was preceded in death by her father, Parris Byerly in 2009. Kathy is survived by her husband of 41 years, Steven Steward; daughter, April Lynn Steward who was the love of her life; mother, Katherine Byerly; brothers, Dale Byerly and Jeff Byerly of Bakersfield, California. Kathy Lynn Steward will be missed by all who knew her.Funeral Services will be held at Greater Bakersfield First Pentecostal Church (1418 W. Columbus St.) on September 17, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. with the burial to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park.Basham Funeral Care