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Dorothy Byars Obituary
BYARS, 81
Walmart
LAKELAND - Mrs. Dorothy J. Byars, 81, passed away as a result of cancer Monday, September 26, 2011.
Born June 21, 1930 in Walker County, Alabama, Mrs. Byars moved to Polk County in the Early 1950s. She was employed by Walmart, where she worked as a greeter. She was a Baptist.
Mrs. Byars was preceded in death by her husband: Charles Byars and sons: Jerry Henslee and Donald Byars. She is survived by son: Charles Byars, sisters: Lorene Gullett and Jo Voyles, grandchildren: Shauna, Donna, Scooter and Dana Byars and great grandchildren: JJ, Promyse, Jordan and Joseph.
A visitation will be conducted Thursday, September 29, 2011 from 10-11am at Gentry-Morrison Funeral Homes, Southside Chapel, 1727 Bartow Road in Lakeland. A funeral service will follow at the Southside Chapel at 11am with Donald "Scooter" Byars officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Mrs. Byar's honor to Midway Baptist Church, 2902 Midway Road in Plant City.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dorothy Byars
Shauna Byars-Willis
September 25, 2012
I Cant believe its almost been a year since you left us. everyday I wish you were here, wish I could talk to you; tell you all things that are going on.. I'm just glad you're not in pain anymore, it broke my heart to
see you hurting. I love you with all my heart and miss you so much...
Vanessa Messer
October 3, 2011
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Mrs. Byars was one of the most kindest people I have ever met. She worked very hard all her life and she will be very much missed!!
Yvonne Brown
September 29, 2011
Aunt Dorothy you were the best. you will the missed very much. and to her family we are sorry for your loss. see you in Heaven Aunt Dorothy. I love you.
Racheal Dismuke
September 29, 2011
God has called another angel home...she will be missed dearly. My prayers go out to all of you...Shauna I know how close yall were and Im very sorry for your loss. Love yall!!
Crystal Sutton-McCormick
September 29, 2011
This to the Byars family from the Sutton family. Our familys have celebrated many things together; good, bad and great. On Sept. 26th our fearless leaders became angels. Today we are celebrating the homecoming of two angels! They were amazing women both selfless and strong. They taught us to be the people we are today. God and the angels were celebrating when they came through those Pearly Gates. Miss Dorohthy Byars and Mrs. Leona Sutton will always be missed and never forgotten. Love yall so much. Our prayers are with all of you.
JJ Willis
September 29, 2011
I dont know what to say but that i love you and i cant wait to see you again in heaven!!
Donna Sue
September 28, 2011
Granny I will miss you always and I will especially miss those amazing grilled bologna and cheese sandwiches!!
Sherry McIver
September 28, 2011
Shauna, Jason, JJ, Promyse & Jordan so sorry for the loss of your Granny Dorothy. She was a wonderful lady with a kind, caring & giving heart. I know each one of you will miss her greatly. May the comfort and peace of the lord be with you all during this time.
Janna Prevatte
September 28, 2011
Sauna I'm so sorry :( I'm thinking about yall! She was an awesome woman. Love yall all! LYLT!
Josh Willis
September 28, 2011
Shauna and family I'm so sorry for your loss Dorothy was a great woman and will be missed by many RIP Granny Dorothy
Vonterrious and Angie West
September 28, 2011
Mrs. Dorothy was the sweetest lady you can ever meet. She was a friend of my mom and we loved her dearly as if she was my own grandma. We really miss you Mrs. Dorothy and walking in Wal-Mart without your warm hug and smile will always be missed. And to the family we pray that the Lord keep you strong during this time. God has called his angel home.
Dennis Clark
September 28, 2011
My Deepest Sympathy To The Byars Family,Dennis "Coach"Clark Bartow
Angie Harrell
September 28, 2011
your kind heart and love will best missed your in our prayers love paul & angie harrell and kids
Brenda Velazquez
September 28, 2011
Scooter & family,
Please realize that I am thinking of you at this time. I am so sorry for your loss. May fond memories and the comfort of good friends ease your pain.
Brenda Velazquez
susan willis
September 28, 2011
ms dorothy was a great caring woman who would do anything for any one. she will be missed and loved.
jason willis
September 28, 2011
Dorothy you were a great woman with a great heart you will be missed by many my heart goes out to your family we love and miss you
Shauna Byars-Willis
September 28, 2011
I love u Granny. U will never be forgotten. Thank you for always being there for me over the years. You were the best, mist kind hearted woman I've ever known.
Teresa & Daryl Womble
September 28, 2011
God bless and comfort you all. We're so sorry for your loss. Dorothy was always good to us and we'll never forget her.
lisa cobb
September 28, 2011
My prayers are with you all..Dorothy was a special lady and touched my life many years ago.She now is in a better place.
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