Carolyn Sue Byers

Carolyn Sue Byers


Carolyn Sue Byers of Farmington, formerly of Irondale departed this life on the Birthday of Christ, December 25, 2008, at her home in Farmington, Missouri. Carolyn was born on June 10, 1939 in Leadwood a daughter of Mary M. (Jarvis) Ferrell and the late Crissie H. Ferrell. Carolyn was Sixty-nine years, Six months and Fifteen days of age.

Carolyn was united in marriage to Donald P. Byers on August 3, 1957 in Irondale. They were blessed and thankful to raise three children. Donald preceded Carolyn in death on September 19, 1987.

Carolyn was a longtime member of the Irondale First Baptist Church in Irondale.

Carolyn is survived by her loving and devoted children, Tammy Inman and husband Scott of Arcadia; Charles William “Bill” Byers and wife Beth of Irondale and Allan Lynn Byers and wife Chris of Bismarck; one sister, Roberta Pierce and husband Ronald of Belgrade; seven grandchildren, Korey, Keila, Jamie, Hannah, Krissie, Holly and Katie; dear and special friends, Patsy Crump and Don Pearce and by many nieces, nephews and other special relatives and dear and special friends. In addition to her father and husband she was also preceded in death by two grandchildren, Levi and Nathan; one sister, Mary Christine Ferrell, one baby brother and one nephew, Matthew Pierce.

Carolyn was a heart of gold and compassion; she always had the best in mind for everyone else. She always sent cards of wisdom, thoughts and good wishes. Her love for people directed her into the nursing field where she worked for the Parkland Health Center for many years.

Carolyn was a longtime member of the Order of Eastern Star Chapter 166, Irondale, Missouri.

Carolyn had a great love and high ambitions for her family and was always there for giving caring hugs, warm kisses and strong shoulders to lean on. She loved to crochet. She so enjoyed time spent hunting, fishing and working in the vegetable and flower gardens. She always looked forward to the time she could bake and was the master at baking cookies.

Carolyn’s thought to pass to all, When tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand, that an angel came and called my name and took me by the hand. The angel said my place was ready, in Heaven far above, and that I’d have to leave behind, all those I dearly Love. But when I walked through Heaven’s gates, I felt so much at home with daddy, your father, the grandkids and all here before me, for God looked down, smiled at me and told me “Welcome Home.” So when tomorrow starts without me, don’t think we’re far apart, for every time you think of me, I’m right there in your heart, Loved as much today as the day you were born.

Visitation was held Saturday, December 27, 2008 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM and Sunday, December 28, 2008 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Moore Funeral Home, Potosi.

Funeral Services were held Sunday, December 28, 2008 at 1:00 PM at the Moore Memorial Chapel with Reverend Mike Jarvis officiating.

Burial was in the Big River Cemetery, Irondale. Serving as Pallbearers were Jim Pierce, Scott Pierce, Wesley Inman, Doug Inman, Tom Jarvis, Jesse Jarvis, Wayne Taylor and Mike Province. Serving as Honorary Pallbearer was Jack O’Neal.

Services were under the direction of the Moore Funeral Homes, 105 Clark Street, Potosi, Missouri.