Monna Gaye Byrd

GREENWOOD

Monna Gaye Byrd, age 69, of Greenwood, passed away at her home Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016.

Gaye was born March 20, 1947, in Shelbyville, to John Thomas Graham and Arlie Janice (White) Graham.

On June 26, 1965, she married Danny Paul Byrd, who preceded her in death on April 22, 2013.

Gaye worked as an administrative coordinator for the Department of Agriculture for over 20 years.

She also attended Community Church of Greenwood.

Survivors include her sons, Tim Byrd of Chatham, Illinois, John “Scott” (Jayne) Byrd of Indianapolis and Adam (Donna) Byrd of Greencastle; and nine grandchildren, Sierra, Kennedy, Nicole, Jordan, Henry, Ethan, Landon, Ruby and Chloe.

Gaye was preceded in death by her husband; one brother, John Gary Graham; and one sister, Donna Raye Graham.

A memorial gathering will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at The Walker Cottage, 475 W. Main St., Greenwood.

Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Services and Crematory, Greenwood Chapel has been entrusted with all arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, the family would like for memorial contributions to go to Little Angel Gowns, http://www.littleangelgowns.org/monna-gaye-byrd.

You may view Gaye’s obituary online at www.wilsonstpierre.com, where you may leave a condolence and share a memory.