Angela Whitson Byrd, 63, of the Jacks Creek Community in Burnsville, NC, passed away on Monday, January 20th, 2025 at Mission Hospital.
She was the daughter of Fern Miller Whitson of Jacks Creek, whom she cared for daily, and the late Clayton Whitson. She was also preceded in death by her brothers: Mike Whitson and Dennis Whitson and her faithful canine companion, “Boots” with whom she took many long walks.
Angie loved hiking, kayaking, camping and picnics. She was a fantastic cook and famous for her “Angie Byrd Cookies” which were to “die for”.
Over the years, neighbors, friends, and her children’s numerous friends knew her home was always open to fellowship and to enjoy these famous cookies. In later years, she loved planting flowers.
Her greatest love was her family, her Lord, and going to church with her faithful friend Sylvia Anglin at Bakers Creek Baptist Church.
In addition to her mother Fern Whitson, surviving is her loving husband of 41 ½ years, Tony Byrd; son, Lyle Clayton Byrd (Meghan) of Pensacola; daughter, Lydia Singer (David) of Brooksville, FL; sister, Mista Whitson (Joe) of Weaverville; grandson, Clayton Theron Singer; nieces: Alicia Shelton (Tim) and Hannah Gosnell (Garland) and sister-in-law, Geraldine Whitson of Weaverville. Several other extended family members also survive.
The family will receive friends from 2 until 4 p.m. on Saturday, January 25th at Yancey Funeral Services. Funeral Services will follow at 4 p.m. on Saturday with Rev. Royce Ball and Rev. Marvin Hensley officiating. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday in the Hughes Cemetery at Big Creek.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital at 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.
Angie is now in glorious rest, peace and comfort with Christ.
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