Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Barbara Byrd Obituary
Knoxville - Barbara Ruth Byrd - age 64 of Knoxville passed away Thursday, November 14, 2019. Of the Baptist faith. Barbara was a loving mother, sister, and friend to all who knew her. Preceded in death by parents, Floyd Byrd and Charlotte Fawver Byrd; and brother, Alan Byrd. Survived by son, Justin Gibson; daughter, Julie Gibson; brother, Mark Byrd; and sisters, Brenda (Mike) Glenn, Carol (Billy) McCann. Special thanks to the UT Hospice Group for their care of Barbara and a very loving heartfelt thanks to our special Aunt Evelyn Lester. The family will receive friends 5:00-7:00 PM Monday, November 18, 2019, at Bridges Funeral Home followed by the funeral service at 7:00 PM with Rev. Bob Province and Dr. Bruce Martin officiating. Family and friends will meet 10:45 AM on Tuesday at Thorn Grove Cemetery for an 11:00 am interment. Arrangements by Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, 865-523-4999. www.bridgesfuneralhome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Barbara Byrd
Sponsored by Bridges Funeral Home.
3 Entries
November 16, 2019
Condolences to the family during this time of your loss.
November 16, 2019
Sorry for your loss
Wayne Summey
November 16, 2019
Our families have been friends and neighbors many years.will miss her kindness.
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 results
Make a Donation
in Barbara Byrd's name
Memorial Events
for Barbara Byrd
Nov
18
Nov
18
How to support Barbara's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Barbara Byrd's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
