Karel Lynne Stults Byers

She was a graduate of Central High School, Class of 1957 and received her Bachelor’s degree from Indiana State in 1960 and her Master’s degree in 1963. She began her 40 year teaching career at Fairlawn Elementary School in 1960. She then taught at Washington and then Oak Hill, where she became a counselor. She finished her career at Bosse High School as a Counselor. Karel was a member of Bethlehem United Church of Christ where she was very active. She also was a member of the McCutchanville Garden Club. She was a devoted wife, mother, “Nana” and friend, and was an extremely loving and caring person. She was meticulous in her actions, conscientious in her beliefs, just in her convictions, dedicated to her family, loyal to her friends and everyone loved her sense of humor.

Karel was preceded in death by her father, Robert Stults.

She is survived by her husband of 48 years, James A. Byers of Evansville; daughter, Alison Byers Tyler, and husband Phil Tyler, of Lantana, TX; granddaughter, Kathryn; mother, Maxine Stults; brothers-in-law, George Byers (Joyce) and Phil Byers (Joan); nieces and nephews.

Services will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, September 14, 2011, at Bethlehem United Church of Christ, 6400 Oak Hill Road, officiated by Rev. Karen Knodt, with burial in the church cemetery. Friends may visit Tuesday from 3:00 to 8:00 PM at Alexander North Chapel, 4200 Stringtown Road, and Wednesday from 10:00 AM until service time at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Bethlehem United Church of Christ.