Funeral program for Ms. Gennie "Carrie" Byrd

A Homegoing Celebration
For
Ms. Gennie Carrie Byrd
Sunset
Feb. 22, 2007
Sunrise
Nov. 2, 1934
Saturday, March 3, 2007 --1:00 p.m
Historic Mt. Pleasant Church
Claxton, Georgia
Eulogist:
Rev. Frankie Owens
Internment:
Bessanger Tabernacle
Register, Georgia
Ms. Ginnie (Carrie) Byrd was born on November 2, 1934 in Bulloch
County, Georgia to the late Mr. Wardell and. Mrs. Vinnie Relford Wil-
liams. She resided in Evans County for most of her life. She departed
this life on Thursday, February 22, 2007.
She was a member of Mt. Calvary A.M.E.
Chruch of Claxton where she remained a
member until her death. She was united in
Holy matrimony to Samuel (Tommie) Byrd
Sr. and to this union eight children were
born.
She leaves the following loved ones behined to cherish many fond
memories, Samuel Byrd Jr. (Louise) of Jersey City, NJ., Walter Byrd of
Live Oak FI., Melrose Grant (Dexter) of Statesboro, Ga., Sarah Byrd of
Jersey City NJ., John Byrd (Evon) Douglasville , Ga., Greogory Byrd
(Beverly), Sharon Scott (Jessie Sr.,), Samantha Byrd all of Claxton. Her
twin brother, Joseph Williams of Claxton, three sisters: Irene williams
(Coleman) Bushnell FI., Elizebeth Davis, Lillie Mae Baitman both of
Claxton, Ms. Faye Crane (like a sister) of Claxton Ga., fourteen grand-
children, three great grandchildren, and seven sisters-in-law. Preceeding
her in death: Five brothers, two sisters, and one grand child. A host of
nieces, cousins and nephews.
But 1 would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them
which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.
For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also
which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.
1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 KJV
O^rber O^f
Presiding
Rev. E. L. Moreland
Musical Prelude
Processional
Solo...............
Scripture
Old Testament.......
New Testament.......
Solo ...............
As I knew her.......
As a church member
Solo................
Acknowledgements..
Solo................
Eulogy..............
......Kellie Adams
...Rev. Paul Benton
Dr. L. Perry McNeal
......Donald Byrd
...Rev. Eunice Hilton
....Daniel Brewton
.........John Byrd
.....Cynthia Bailey
....Anthony Collins
.Rev. Frankie Owens
Parting Glance
Recessional
Internment:
Bessanger Tabernacle
Register Georgia
floral ^tteitbants

The family of the late Ms. Gennie Carrie Byrd would like to take the
opportunity to thank everyone for the love and kindness shown to us.
Maybe you sent a card, food or prayed for us while we grieved, what-
ever you may have contributed, we are grateful. May the Lord truly
bless each of you is our prayer.
The family will receive friends and share repast at
The Gladiators Building on Oxendine Drive
Prolesslonal Services Entrusted Tu: >
Harpers Funeral Home
125 North Broad Street
Cliixloii, Georgia
912-739-2658
The Family
Repast
.luanitn B. Hodges
Owner
Yvoiine Hodges
Manager
YUmne Hodges
Mortician
Percy Hodges
Mortician
Jerry Gibson
Mortician