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Elizabeth Rebecca Evans Byrd
1919 - 2011
Elizabeth Rebecca Evans Byrd
1919 - 2011
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BORN
1919
DIED
2011
Elizabeth Byrd Obituary
She is survived by three daughters, Eileen (Bille) Isenhour of Statesville, Nita (R.C.) Gatton of Olin, and Patricia (Jimmy) Whittington of Charleston, SC. In addition to her children, Mrs. Byrd is survived ten of twelve grandchildren, Becky Laws of Winston-Salem (Becky was raised in the home), Sherry Jenkins of Charleston, SC, Scott Isenhour of Meeker, CO, Todd Isenhour of Lewisville, NC, Mark Isenhour of San Antonio, TX, Kay Billings of Statesville, Kenny Gatton of Olin, Scott Byrd of Olin, Robert Byrd and Sarah Leatherman of Dallas, NC. Mrs. Byrd is also survived by three sisters, Dorothy Burr of SC, Viola Hopkins of Greensboro and Margurite Breck of SC.
She has 31 great-grandchildren and 30 great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Byrd loved and enjoyed her family and friends and was known as Grandma Byrd to many.
The family will receive family; friends and visitors from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM on Friday, May 27, 2011, at Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home of Statesville, NC. The funeral will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, May 28 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, where Mrs. Byrd was a member for over 40 years. Bishop Lee Walker, Keith Wilson and Dr. Dan Bellingham will officiate the funeral. She will lie in state for 30 minutes at the church prior to the service and burial will follow at Iredell Memorial Gardens.
Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.bunchjohnsonfuneralhome.com.
Memorials may be given to Hospice of Iredell County, 2347 Simonton Road, Statesville, NC 28625.
Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Joyce McGuire
June 4, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. We felt privileged to take care of Mrs. Byrd and to get to know her and the family. She is a wonderful lady and she will be deeply missed. May God grant you comfort and grace. With love Brian Center family.
Edward Carter
June 1, 2011
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
TERESA BARNETTE
May 31, 2011
I AM SORRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF LIB.I WILL BE PRAYING THAT THE LORD HELP YOU ALL GET THROUGH THIS TIME.MAY THE LORD WRAP YOU IN HIS LOVING ARMS AND GIVE YOU COMFORT DURING THIS TIME ! LOVE YA MIKE AND TERESA BARNETTE
May 29, 2011
Gma,
I have LOVED YOU FOREVER and I will LOVE YOU for ETERNITY!!! You have been and will continue to be my constant. You taught me many valuable lessons in my life. I pray that I will use everything you taught me to be the person that you and Heavenly Father want me to be.
Always and Forever
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May 28, 2011
You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Becky and Eileen let me know if I can do anything for you all.
Love,
Malissa Robertson Hulon (Helen's Youngest)
May 28, 2011
Becky and family,Paula and I were very sad to hear about Grandma Byrd, we know how close you were to her,how much she meant to you growing up in her home. We are thinking about you and give our reguards to the rest of the family,love Mary Jane
Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home
May 28, 2011
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
May 27, 2011
Grandma Bryd, what a treasure she was on earth...I can only imagine of the treasures she has in Heaven....May God Bless each of you and comfort you...knowing that this is not Good-Bye, but see ya in a little while Grandma Bryd!!!
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