Patsy Jo Teaford Byers

Patsy Byers Obituary

Patsy Jo Teaford Byers, 58, of Hickory, N.C., died on Saturday, June 27, 2009. She was the daughter of Dorothy Shorter of Wirtz, Va., and the late Gordon Everette Teaford. She is preceded in death by a stepson, Jason Byers; and her mother-inlaw, Annie Hill Byers. Survivors include her husband of 35 years, Cecil Byers Sr.; daughter, Jacquline Wright, of Hickory; stepdaughter, Katherine Glazebrook, of Morganton; two sons, Chris Teaford and wife, Cherin, of Hollister, Fla., and David Laastad, of Hickory; three stepsons, Jeremy Byers, of Hickory, Cecil Byers Jr., of Hickory, and John Laastad, of Florida; two sisters, Donna and husband, Danny Rose, of Wirtz, Va., and Brenda and husband, Alton Richards, of Roanoke, Va.; two brothers, Mike and wife, Janie Teaford, of Gretna, Va., and Steve and wife, Judy Teaford, of Shady Springs, W.Va.; 14 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 1, 2009, at Forest Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Eagle Rock. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 30, 2009, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Eagle Rock Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home, 14777 Church Street, 540-884-2276.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Jun. 30, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Patsy Byers

8 Entries

Pat Williams

July 4, 2009

To the Family of Patsy Jo, my name is Pat Williams, I went to school with Patsy and had tried several times to get an address so I could get in touch with her, but always ran into a road block. We are palnning a reunion and I was in hopes that I would get to see her again, I was so devasted the day I read her obit in the Fincastle Hearld. We were best friends in high school, but lost contact. Please accept my deepest condolences in your time of loss

Katherine Glazebrooks

July 4, 2009

I am sorry to all of us threw this time of sorrow. I want to say that it has made us open our eyes and see that life is to short. Momma would want us to stay strongely togeather and keep going on with our head healed high. I love all of you. I am going to miss her so much.( Sissy Byers)

Joyce Brown

June 30, 2009

Cecil,I hope the best for you and family during your hardest times ahead of you.Patsy was one of the best people i know.She only had soft words and tenderness for every person she came across.I loved her dearly.My prayers are with each of you.Joyce Brown (special lady)

June 30, 2009

Cecil, Our very deepest condolences in this time of great loss. Pat was a very fine lady. May God send His comfort to you and your family. Floyd and Vicki

joyce christopher

June 30, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

Becky Boulet

June 30, 2009

Cecil, Jackie, kids... I love you guys and I am just heartbroken for you. Even though it has been years I have always held you all close to my heart. I miss you more than ever. Beck

June 30, 2009

chris,i am so saddened by your loss.may God comfort you and your family.God has blessed me and mine by sparing my mother,who lives with us. your friend, jerry(bubba)moore

Dean "Dee" Loveland

June 30, 2009

Cecil sorry to hear of your loss We went to school together way back when You may not even remember me. I was formerly a Martin.

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