Joann S Byrd

Joann S Byrd obituary

Joann S Byrd

Joann Byrd Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bynes-Royall Funeral Home, Inc. on Aug. 18, 2025.

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Dear Saints,

"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His Saints."
Psalm 116:15

This notice of Episcopal Transition is as per the directive of the Presiding Prelate, Apostle W. B. Jefferson & Pastor, Dr. Carolyn A. Eliand.

The protocol of our great church directs the Adjutant General to release notices of Episcopal Transition only after close consultation with the Presiding Prelate, and the family of Deaconess Joann S. Byrd. With love and respect, we have held close communication with Deacon Willie Byrd, the widow of Deaconess Joann S. Byrd.

God, who is omnipotent and omniscient, has summoned His Servant, Deaconess Joann S. Byrd, to eternal rest. Deaconess Joann S. Byrd served the New Greater Owens Temple Ministries Inc. Having been appointed to the Deaconess Board and the Adjutant Ministry of the Church and for many years, she faithfully served in her capacity.
As a renowned servant, Deaconess Joann S. Byrd was beloved, and endeared throughout Christendom. Her voice of love was highly sought out and treasured.

During this time of uncertainty, we request the continued prayers as well as acts of emotional and spiritual support for the family.

It is with great honor, that the National Adjutancy will assist the Byrd family, the New Greater Owens Temple Ministries Inc., and Bynes-Royall Funeral Home during this most difficult time.

"Blessed be the God, even the father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort."
2 Corinthians 1:3

"And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord,

who hath enabled me, for that he

counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry".

1 Timothy 1: 12 (KJV)

Necrological Arrangements are incomplete at this time and are forthcoming.

Dr. Carolyn C. Eiland - Pastor

Apostle W. B. Jefferson, Presiding Prelate

"FOR ME TO LIVE IS CHRIST………AND TO DIE IS GAIN"

Final care and Service of Compassion are being provided to the Bryd Family, with Grace, Love, and Dignity by:

Historic Bynes-Royall Funeral Home Family and Staff

204 West Hall Street, Savannah, Georgia 31401

Tel: 912-233-2175 ~ Fax: 912-234-9343

Mr. Edward D. Musgrow - Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer

Owned and Operated by the Bynes Family

"A Ministry of Love, Comfort and Prayer"

PRECIOUS IN THE SIGHT OF THE LORD, IS THE DEATH OF HIS SAINTS. PSALM 116:1

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