Patsy Jo T. Byers

HICKORY - Patsy Jo Teaford Byers, 58, of Advent Road in Hickory, died Saturday, June 27, 2009, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Born July 20, 1950, she was the daughter of Dorothy Shorter of Wirtz, Va., and the late Gordon Everette Teaford. Patsy was a native of Clifton Forge, Va., growing up in Buchanan, she was a 1969 graduate of James River High School. Patsy was a true caregiver, animal lover and enjoyed the outdoors, especially the beach. She was a member of Forrest Grove Baptist Church in Eagle Rock, Va., and worked for P&G Chair Co. and Impact Furniture. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Cecil Byers Sr. of the home; a daughter, Jacquline Wright of Hickory; a stepdaughter, Katherine Glazebrook of Morganton; two sons, Chris Teaford and wife, Cherin, of Hollister, Fla., and David Laastad of Hickory; three stepsons, Jeremy Byers and Cecil Byers Jr. of Hickory and John Laastad of Florida; two sisters, Donna Rose and husband, Danny, of Wirtz, Va., and Brenda Richards and husband, Alton, of Roanoke, Va.; two brothers, Mike Teaford and wife, Janie, of Gretna, Va., and Steve Teaford and wife, Judy, of Shady Springs, W.Va.; 14 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a stepson, Jason Byers, and her mother-in-law, Annie Hill Byers. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2009, in Forrest Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Eagle Rock, Va. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 tonight, Tuesday, June 30, 2009, at Eagle Rock Funeral Home on Church Street in Eagle Rock, Va. Flowers will be gratefully accepted or a memorial gift may be sent to any children's charity of one's choice. Condolence messages may be sent to www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Byers family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Newton.