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