of Paris, AR
December 3, 1919 - March 6, 2013
Irene Byrd, 93, of Paris, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, March 6. She was born on December 3, 1919 to the late William Lawson and Eula (Thorn) Hutcheson. She was preceded in death by her husband Conley Byrd and her sister Pauline Neihouse. She was the secretary to the North Logan County School Superintendent for 20 years and church secretary for First Baptist of Paris for 20 years.
She taught Sunday school for more than 50 years and was a member of the Paris Business and Professional Women's Club and the Logan County Retired Teachers Association. Her quilting and handwork skills were admired and her beautiful flowers were a must-see for anyone driving by her home on Walnut Street. She was a talented baker and a devoted Christian with a generous and kind heart.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, David Conley and Karen Byrd of Atlanta, Georgia, her granddaughter Karrie, great-granddaughter Krista and great-great-grandson Keaton also of Atlanta. She also leaves behind her nephew and his wife and family, James Lawson and Leslie, Joseph and Jacob Neihouse of Rockledge, Florida.
She has a cloud of witnesses that have gone on before her, with a host of loving friends of all ages left behind here on Earth.
Visitation will be held from 4:00-6:00 p.m., on Sunday, March 10, 2013 at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris
Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Monday, March 11, 2013 at First Baptist Church in Paris officiated by Rev. Tommy Hinson. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Paris.
Pallbearers will be Bentley Allen, Marlin Davis, Bill Pugh, Ray Kiefer, Gene Davis and James VanLandingham.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church Youth Program, P.O. Box 567, Paris. AR 72855.
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11 Condolence(s)
T. O. Spicer, Jr.
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
I write to honor the memory of a dear lady. Our families go back to 1918 when my parents married and lived in the same house wit Lawson and Eula. During my elementary school days I helped Irene in the church office on Saturday mornings. I folded bulletins, put the envelopes and pencils in the pews, and stapled the bulletins for mailing. She paid me 25 cents which bought movie tickets to two theaters and a bag of pop corn. When we left Paris in 1948, I cried when I left the church on that last Saturday morning. Over the years we stayed in touch when my parents visited Paris. Over the years, she heard me preach at First Baptist Church in 1958. She was so supportive at my parents' funerals and interments at Paris. Our last good visit came in 1997 when we buried my mother. Martha and I went to her home and spent some time with her before the funeral. She sat with the family at the cemetery which was very appropriate. She is dearly beloved. You have our deepest sympathy.
T. O. and Martha
Elaine Robertson
Monday, March 11, 2013
Mrs. Irene will be missed. I have many memories
that I will treasure. My prayers go out to the family.
Yvonne Hickman Moffet
Sunday, March 10, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Irene she was a very sweet and very respected lady with a kind heart and good nature. I have good memories of her and Pauline they gave so much to the community heaven is blessed with another angel. May God be with u the family in ur time of grief
James VanLandingham
Friday, March 8, 2013
David and Family:
It has been a priveledge and honor to live next door to"MS.IRENE" she was adopted into my family then. She has been there for me during all my troubles from. losing my little girl, Daddy, and Grandma and we was there for her. That beautiful little laugh she had to the understanding words of wisdom she would give. She was inspiration to anyone she met. MS. IRENE won't have to worry about her roses in the front yard we will see that they get watered. She may be gone, but we still have our memories of her. Gone but never forgotten! Love you MS. IRENE
Mickey Oates
Friday, March 8, 2013
Prayers are with the family during this time of loss. Many times she cooked and sent delicious blackberry cobbler with real whipped cream for us to have as a special treat!! She knew how to make people feel that they were "extra" special!! May your memories because your precious treasures!!
Mickey Oates
Paris Family Pharmacy
Friday, March 8, 2013
We are sorry for your loss from all the staff at Paris Family Pharmacy (formerly Rose Drug)
Kit Brooks
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Just to let you know I am very sorry for your loss....Miss Irene was a true inspiration to my family...my daughter was in her sunday school class and from that time on they were the best friends....She is going to be missed greatly but heaven received a true angel....God bless you all
Carl & Molly Campbell
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Carl and I loved Mrs. Irene so much. He got to know her when he worked in the courthouse in the office next to her.
You have both of our prayers. She will be missed.
Karen Downs Fairbanks
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
I was sad to hear of Ms Irene's passing. She was such a sweet person. I have many memories of her and Ms Pauline, always together, attending church at FBC, dining out, shopping at Wal-Mart. She was a gracious, wonderful lady who will be greatly missed, not only by her family, but by everyone in Paris who knew her. May God Bless you & comfort you in your loss.
Karen Downs Fairbanks
neal and tammy wade
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
There are so many good things that can be said about Irene Byrd....... Where do you start, My memories of "Ms Irene" are some of my fondest from my childhood to my grown up years, Shes always been there for our family through trials and hearthaches and joyous occasions, She was family to us and we will miss her alot, but I know she is happy Running and catching up w Ms Pauline and My Mom! We love you Ms Irene and we celebrate your Life and hold your Family up in our Prayers.
Neal, Tammy and Boys
Millissia Jones
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
I would like to give each you a big hug!! Miss Irene was a true Southern lady!!!! I did't know her for a lot of years; but, once we met she never forgot my name. She was always so nice and caring. Took time for everyone and was always so grateful for all acts of kindness. Wish our world was filled with ladies like her. I know you will miss her and we will always remember her! God Bless your family!