Jean Etta Byrd
July 17, 1951 - April 19, 2017
Jean Etta Byrd Obituary
She was born July 17, 1951 in Baxley to the late Herbert and Bernice Byrd. She retired from Propex North America, formerly Amoco Fabrics and Fibers, in Hazlehurst after forty years of dedicated employment.
She enjoyed time with family, friends and fishing. Her sense of humor, generous and loving spirit will be greatly missed by her family, friends and cousins.
Preceding her in death, parents, Herbert and Bernice Byrd; brothers, Wilma McTier and Herbert “Peter” Byrd; sister, Mittie Byrd Dickerson.
Survivors include daughters, Pamela Byrd and Dianna Wesley; son-in-law, Eric Wesley; grandson, Isiah Wesley; brothers, Vernon “Duke”, Kenneth (Teresa), Alvin (Tonya), Stanford (Tammie) and Randall (Tonia); sisters, Vivian Richardson, Maudell (Richard) Rogers, Olivette (Johnny) Williams, Ruby Baynes and Patricia Byrd; aunts, Frances Vann and Rena Smith. Several nephews, nieces and cousins also survive.
Funeral services were held at Rachel Missionary Baptist Church on Saturday, April 22, 2017 with the Reverend Vertis Ryals presiding and Dr. Kendall Bennamon officiating.
Repast was held in the social hall of Rachel Missionary Baptist Church.
Visitation was held Friday, April 21, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Baxley Funeral Home.
Musical selections were rendered by the choir and Tammie Byrd.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Baxley Funeral Home.
SERVICES
Visitation
Friday, April 21, 2017
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Baxley Funeral Home
477 Blackshear Hwy
Baxley, Georgia 31513
Funeral Service
Saturday, April 22, 2017
1:00 PM
Rachel Missionary Baptist Church
6407 Highway 144 NE
Baxley, GA 31513
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She was born July 17, 1951 in Baxley to the late Herbert and Bernice Byrd. She retired from Propex North America, formerly Amoco Fabrics and Fibers, in Hazlehurst after forty years of dedicated employment.
She enjoyed time with family, frie
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