JoAnn Byrd

June 9, 1930 - December 22, 2020

This obituary is being posted as a courtesy to the Byrd family. The Baumgartner Funeral Home family would like to extend their love and sympathy to the family during this time. All online condolences will be forwarded to the family. JoAnn Byrd, 90, passed away surrounded by her loving family, on December 22, 2020. Born on June 9, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Lagatha McClain Hilton. She worked in the textiles business and later became the Assistant Town Clerk for Jefferson, SC. JoAnn enjoyed spending time outside gardening and working with flowers. Every spring, she looked forward to getting new chicks and raising her chickens. JoAnn loved spending time with her family. She was also the oldest member of her church, Flat Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include her sons, Kenny Byrd (Shirley); Joey Byrd (Pamela); daughters Patricia B. Garner (Richard); and Nancy B. Baker (Bucky); nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. JoAnn was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Merley J. Byrd; and her sister, Peggy Pritchard. Graveside Services will be held at 2:00pm on Sunday, December 27, 2020, at the Flat Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, 3737 Victory Road, Kershaw, SC 29067. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Flat Creek Baptist Church in Kershaw, SC. A guestbook is available at www.leefhandcrematory.com Lee Funeral Home and Crematory of Little River/North Myrtle Beach is serving the family.