Nancy Byrne Obituary
Mrs. Nancy Gilley Byrne
, 83, and a resident of Pass Christian, died Thursday, August 25, 2005, in Pass Christian.Born on April 16, 1922, in Richmond, VA, she was a graduate of William and Mary College and Johns Hopkins School of Nursing. She served in the U.S. Navy as a nurse during World War II where she met her future husband. Moving to Pass Christian in 1951, she was a member of and served on numerous boards of various civic clubs and committees; including, Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, Pass Christian Yacht Club, and Pass Christian Book Club. A dedicated wife and mother, she took great pride in her family.
Mrs. Byrne was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Lina Gilley, and her husband of 57 years, Dr. George W. Byrne. She is survived by four sons, George W. Byrne, Jr., and his wife, Susan, of New Orleans, LA; David E. Byrne and wife, Debbie, of Pass Christian; Stephen P. Byrne and fiancee, Kathy, of Gulfport; Michael G. Byrne and wife, Gayle, of Birmingham, AL; one daughter, Donna A. Byrne, of Birmingham, AL; and her sister, Lucille Reynolds, of Baltimore, MD. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, Meghan Byrne of Freemont, CA; Molly Byrne of New Orleans, LA; Elizabeth Byrne of Orlando, FL; David Byrne, Jr., of Athens, GA; Cameron Byrne of Knoxville, TN; Mary Frances Woods of Pass Christian; Stephen Byrne, Jr., and his wife, Nicole, of London, England; Melanie Voisin and her husband, Brian, of Crowley, LA; and Camille Spratling of Birmingham, AL; and three great-grandchildren, Braxton, Jacqueline, and Emily Grace.
Visitation was held at the family home, 106 Wisteria Drive, Pass Christian, Friday, August 26, 2005, from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. A funeral Mass will be held today, Saturday, August 27, 2005, at 2:00 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church in Pass Christian, with graveside services at Live Oak Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations to one's favorite charity.
Riemann Funeral Home, Pass Christian, is in charge of arrangements, and an online guest book may be signed and viewed via riemannfuneralhomes.com.
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Addison Blackmon Jr
December 8, 2005
To the family of:
Nancy Gilley Byrne
Our Heavenly Father, the march of our comrades is over and he/she lieth down in the house appointed for all the living. The Master saith, Thy brother shall arise again, for I am the Resurrection and the Life, and he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live. We beseech thee to look in mercy on his/her bereaved family and to Thy name shall be praise forever and ever amen.
Bonnie Wade
August 29, 2005
Dr. David Byrnes and family we extend our deepest sympathy at the death of your dear mother. Our prayers are forever with you all.
Eloise Malley & Family
Buddy and Karen Clarke
August 27, 2005
David and Debbie,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Teri Berger
August 27, 2005
To the family of Nancy "Sally" Byrne, most especially to Pete, I offer my deepest condolences. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
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The Staff of Riemann Funeral Homes
August 27, 2005
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Mark David Jackson
August 26, 2005
Our prayers and deepest sympathy are with you during this difficult time. God bless you.
Amy Steiner
August 26, 2005
David and Debbie, our thoughts are with you and your family.
Amy (Stewart) and Jeff Steiner.
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