CELEBRATION OF LIFE
Sunrise
January 13,1961
Sunset
January 10,2020
aturday, January 18, 2
Oclock in the Afternc
OUTREACH EVANGELISTIC CHURCH
21 Jack Kelly Road | Augusta, Georgia
Sally Myles - Presiding
Pastor Millard F. Byrd - Officiating
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Renee Vetta Byrd was born in St. Louis, Missouri on January 13, 1961, to the late
Rosemary French Mason and Linnie Mason. She graduated from Central High School
in St. Louis in 1979 and went on to attend a local college.
Renee joined the United States Army in 1981, as a Chaplain Assistant Specialist,
STATIONED AT FORT GORDON, GEORGIA. IN 1984, SHE WAS HONORABLY DISCHARGED, BUT
REMAINED AT FORT GORDON, WORKING AS A CIVILIAN FOR PAN AM SERVICES. WHILE AT FORT
Gordon, she met the love of her life, Byron Byrd. They got married on April 5,1986,
AND WERE MARRIED FOR OVER THIRTY-THREE YEARS. IN DECEMBER OF 1994, THEY WELCOMED
THEIR ONE AND ONLY SON, BRIAN BYRD.
After marriage, Renee received her Bachelor of Science degree in Education from
Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee. She started her professional
CAREER AS A MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER. LATER, SHE RECEIVED A MASTER OF EDUCATION DEGREE
in School Guidance and Counseling from Virginia State University in Petersburg,
Virginia. After graduation, she accepted a position as a Middle School Guidance
Counselor. While working as a Guidance Counselor, she received her Education
Specialist degree in Teaching and Learning from Liberty University in Lynchburg,
Virginia. Renee loved working with young people. In her caring, humble and direct
MANNER, SHE HELPED MANY STUDENTS REALIZE THEIR GIFTS, TALENTS AND POTENTIAL. SHE
RETIRED IN 2019 FROM THE RICHMOND COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM AS A FIlGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE
Counselor at A.R. Johnson Health and Science Magnet School.
Renee was called to the ministry while in Virginia. It was then that she and her
HUSBAND ANSWERED THE CALL OF GOD TO COME TO AUGUSTA, GEORGIA TO FULFILL THEIR
PURPOSE WITHIN THE MINISTRY OF PASTOR MlLLARD F. BYRD. WHILE WORKING FAITHFULLY
in the Ministry of World Outreach Evangelistic Church, she became an Elder and
was the Founder and Coordinator of Women of the Word (W.O.W.) Ministry. Her
PASSION AND MISSION WERE TO EMPOWER ALL WOMEN THROUGH THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD
BY PURSUING THE HEART OF GOD AND PUTTING HlM FIRST. HER DESIRE WAS FOR W.O.W. TO
PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR GOD TO RELEASE CREATIVE ABILITIES AND THE GIFTS THAT He HAS
PLACED IN EACH ONE OF US.
Renee was preceded in death by a brother, Eric McClendon, two sisters, Kathy Mason
and Stephanie Long and grandparents, Sylvania and Martha French.
Renee will be loved and cherished forever by: her loving husband, Byron Byrd; her
caring son, Brian Byrd; siblings, Diane White, Michael Mason, Perry (Judith) Mason
and Debbie McClendon; beloved aunts, nieces, nephews; and a multitude of extended
FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
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Augusta, feorgi
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Women Of the Word*
WOW-Augusta, Georgia
Founder & Coordinator
Praise & Worship Team
Spirit of Life Worship Cente
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CELEBRATION OF LIFE
aturday, January 18, 2020
*0 Oclock in the Aftermoon
Sunrise
January 13,1961
Sunset
January 10,2020
WORLD OUTREACH EVANGELISTIC CHURCH
3521 Jack Kelly Road | Augusta, Georgia
Sally Myles - Presiding
Pastor Millard F. Byrd - Officiating