Thelma Jean Byrd
Thelma Jean Neal Byrd, 88, of Hiseville, KY, passed away peacefully with family by her side, Monday, February 13, 2023; at Glenview Health & Rehab Center. A native of Barren County, she was a daughter of the late Roscoe Neal and Annie Mae Abney. She was an avid gardener, lover of animals, and possessed a witty sense of humor. She was a huge fan of UK Basketball.
She is survived by four daughters: Nancy Kay Moody (Marlin) of Scottsville; Deborah Sue Hurt (Roger) of Glasgow, Paula Jean Gillock (Danny) of Scottsville, & Kimberly Jane Perkins (Jeff) of Hiseville; five grandchildren: Angela Dossey of Alvaton, Elizabeth Witt (Josh) of Scottsville, Matthew Neafus (Kacie) of Cub Run, Amiee Perkins of Hiseville, & Lori Madison of Glasgow; nine great-grandchildren: Grant & Alec Woodworth of Alvaton; Madison & Raylee of Cub Run; Autumn, Jacob, & Lily Witt of Scottsville; Chloe Burd (Tyler) of Bowling Green; & Clay Madison of Glasgow; two siblings: Virginia Bennett of Glasgow & Lawrence Neal (Lera) of Wingate, IN; in addition to several nieces & nephews.
She was preceeded in death by her husband, J D Byrd; her son, Daryl J Byrd; & a sister, Evie Elizabeth Hatcher.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home with burial in the Hiseville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
My thoughts and love are with you all! I’ll always keep the fond childhood memories of the kindness aunt Jean always showed,when we visited.
I love you Aunt Jean.
I will miss Aunt Jean when momma was alive she would call and talk to her every day when momma couldn’t talk she would call talk to me give me all the Hiseville News I love you Jean go rest high on that mountain prayers for Kim, Debbie, Paula, Nancy I know how hard this is love you all