Photo courtesy of Smith, Bizzell & Warner Funeral Home
Gary, Indiana
Jacqueline Byrd was born on June 4, 1956 to Willie Sr. and Emma Byrd. Her parents preceded her in death. Jacqueline graduated from West Side High School and attended Indiana State University and Ivy Tech College.
Before moving to Fort Washington, Maryland fourteen years ago, she was a member of Twentieth Century Baptist Church. Upon arrival in Maryland, she joined Shiloh Baptist Church. At the time of her death, Jackie was employed by Innova Health Systems in Alexandria, VA.
Jackie was preceded in death by her brothers, Winston and Willie Byrd Jr., and sister, Frankie Byrd.
Jackie made her transition to be with her heavenly Father on July 27, 2014.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her twin sister, Janice Stofer of Fort Washington, Maryland and older sister, Gwendolyn Lee; one sister-in-law, Audrey Byrd of Highland, Indiana; two brothers-in-law, Ronald Lee of Homewood, Illinois and Raymond Stofer of Fort Washington, Maryland; three nieces, Edna Davenport of Nashville, Tennessee; Audrey Byrd II of Chicago and Michelle Lee Murrah of Homewood, Illinois; three nephews, Duray Lawrence of Fort Washington, Maryland, Ryan Lawrence of Las Vegas, Nevada and Ronald Byrd of Mississippi; four great-nephews, Devon Davenport of Nashville, Tennessee, Jordan Byrd of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Cameron Murrah of Homewood, Illinois and Maximus Lawrence of Las Vegas, Nevada; two great-nieces, Tiffany Davenport of Nashville, Tennessee and Madeline Murrah of Homewood, Illinois; one great-great niece, Nadia Davenport, and a host of cousins and special friends.
Funeral service Monday August 4, 2014 beginning at 11 a.m. at Smith, Bizzell and Warner Funeral Home, 4209 Grant Street, Gary, Indiana, Pastor John Hightower, officiating. Burial, Fern Oak Cemetery, Griffith, Indiana. ~
I miss you Jackie. I'm glad you're resting in paradise with our departed loved ones❤
Joyce Byrd
July 26, 2025 | Oxnard, CA | Family
Janice I was so sorry to hear about Jackie passing. She will always be remembered by me. We had good times together! Continue To RIH!
Janice Williams
July 26, 2021
Janice,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Jackie. Years ago, I rode the train to Chicago with her often. My prayers are wth you and your family.
Troy Young
August 19, 2014 | Flossmoor, IL
I pray that God will give the family peace that surpasses all understanding during this difficult time.
Frances Bridges- Resto
August 09, 2014 | Calumet Township, IN
To the Family of Jacqueline Byrd; time will heal your grief in the loss of your dear love one. Jackie will be grately missed. I had the pleasure of being her classmate and friend at Tolleston and West Side. She was a true friend, sister, and aunt. My prayers are extended to Janice, who has lost her womb mate. It will take time, but it will get better.
God knows your struggles, but he will bless you with strength and courage.
The Class of 74' will miss you.
Barbara L. Johnson
August 08, 2014 | Gary, IN
So sorry for your loss may God hold your hand during this difficult time. And Treasure the time you spent with Jackie help at this most difficult time.
August 05, 2014
To: Janice and family, my heart goes out to you. So sorry for you loss, I will keep you forever in my prayers.
Nancy Holman
August 05, 2014 | Las Vegas, NV
To Janice & the entire Byrd Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. So sorry to have lost a GREAT friend and wonderful co-worker. Jackie was a blessing to be around and had a heart of gold. Jackie was truly heaven sent and will be greatly missed. Take comfort in knowing that now we have a special angel watching over us.
May GOD continue to BLESS & KEEP you ALL.
Love,
Charlene
Charlene Barnes
August 05, 2014 | Washington, DC
To Janice & the Byrd Family:
So sorry to hear of Jackie's passing. Praying that you will rely on God's strength and comfort to help you through this difficult time. I have fond memories of Jackie in junior high and high school. We will miss her.
Althea Rainge
August 04, 2014 | Bowie, MD