Wilma Byrd 82, died May 13, 2020 at her residence after a short illness. She was born September 14, 1937 in Greenville; SC. to the late William Franklin LaBoone and Addie LaBoone. She was a long time member of Christ United Methodist Church, where she was in the Friendship Sunday School Class. She was one of the first ward clerk hired at Magnolia Hospital when it opened up in the present location. She later went on to retire from Corinth Gas and Water. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Byrd; parents; brothers, Bill LaBoone, Alvin LaBoone; sisters, Elizabeth Lee, Sue Mayfield.
She is survived by her sons, Mike Byrd (Judy), Neal Byrd; grandsons, Christopher Byrd (Sarah Beth), Justin Byrd (Rebekah); four great grandchildren.
Private family service for Wilma will be held Friday at McPeters Inc. Funeral Directors Chapel with Rev. Stephen Ludlam officiating. Burial will follow in the Box Chapel Methodist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers, Larry Byrd, Sidney Byrd, Brent Newcomb, Carnell Simelton, Robin Harmon, Keith Letson.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mcpetersfuneraldirectors.com for the Byrd family.
Arrangements are under the care of McPeters Inc. Funeral Directors.
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