Jo Ann Byrd

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Glen Allen Byrd, her parents, Clarence and Laura Fay Carr, and her siblings Linda Baker, Steve Carr, and Brenda Whitley.

She is survived by her sisters Carol Meek and Mary Rogers, her brothers Clarence Carr and Wayne Carr, her five children Glen Byrd Jr. (Angel), Michael Byrd (Michelle), Steve Byrd (Janet), Laura Mullins (Johnny), and Paul Byrd, as well as many cherished grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great great-grandchildren who will carry on her legacy.

Jo Ann was a woman unafraid. She gave freely, helped anyone and everyone she could, and never met a stranger. She was famous in the family for her baking, her sweet treats made with love. She had a way of making each person feel special, whether it was with a plate of fresh-baked goodies or a hug and kiss as soon as you walked in the door.

Her faith was the foundation of her life. She never missed a chance to remind others of God’s love, and she herself had a heart of pure gold.

Jo Ann loved her family deeply, especially her husband, Glen. Their love story was one of devotion, a true example of unconditional love. Today, while our hearts are heavy, we find peace in knowing that they are reunited in Heaven, embracing once again and rejoicing with our Lord and Savior.

Jo Ann leaves behind not just recipes and stories, but a legacy of love, laughter, and faith that will never be forgotten.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to her grandson, Scott Byrd's GoFundMe for his cancer treatments, https://gofund.me/fc4e16fa4

A visitation for Jo Ann will be held Saturday, September 13, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Lakewood Funeral Home, 6011 Clinton Blvd, Jackson, Mississippi 39209, followed by a celebration of life at 12:00 PM. Jo Ann will be laid to rest in Lakewood Memorial Park.