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BEVERLY (McKINLEY) BYRNE (Age 90)
Died peacefully on Friday, July 28, 2017, at her home in Hollin Hills, Alexandria, VA. She was the daughter of Thomas Henry McKinley and Kathryn (Welch) McKinley. She was born on September 30, 1926 in Kansas City, Missouri, obtained her B.A. from Marquette University and M.A. from George Washington University and taught English and journalism in Fairfax County Virginia public schools from 1970 to 1987. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Edward Byrne and son, David Francis Byrne. She is survived by sons, Peter (Stacey Evans), John (Martha Catlin) and Michael Byrne; grandchildren, Ryan, Hannah, Devin and Miles Byrne, and Jeffrey Catlin; and a sister, Dorothy McKinley. A wake will be held at the family home on Thursday, September 21, 2017 from 4 to 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Good Shepherd Church, 8710 Mount Vernon Hwy, Alexandria VA, at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, September 22, 2017. A reception will follow in Father Creedon Hall. Private interment at Holy Cross Abbey, Berryville, VA. Memorial donations may be made to United Community Ministries or a charity of your choice.
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Bill McKnight
August 31, 2023
I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Beverly Byrne. She opened my eyes to journalism at Groveton high in the late 70´s. Because of her influence, I went on to have a successful career in news and later teaching journalism at Georgetown and ASU. I still use some of the exact same methods and lessons Mrs Byrne taught me with my own students decades later. Your influence lives on. Thank you for everything Mrs Bryne. I am sorry I didn´t thank you in person.
Rebecca Mark
August 29, 2017
Beverly Byrne was a wonderful English teacher at Groveton High School when I was a student there. I had the honor of substitute teaching for her after college and learned so much about teaching from her. She had a terrific personality. I was lucky enough to read the essay that she wrote on Eudora Welty. I am a Eudora Welty scholar and I was so impressed by her insights. She was one of a kind and she will be deeply missed.
Jennifer Jovanovic
August 28, 2017
Mrs. Byrne was my English teacher at Groveton High School in the 70s. She was so positive and fun to be around. She was a great teacher. I am just one of many, many students that can look back on the impact she had in our lives. I am so glad I had the opportunity to know her and learn from her. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.
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