Sara Nan “Sissy” Byrd, Jonesborough, TN
Sara Nan “Sissy” Byrd passed away on Saturday, June 1 at the Johnson City Medical Center after a brief period of declining health. Sissy was born on May 14, 1941, to Dr. George A. Byrd and Iva Seaton Byrd. She graduated from Jonesborough High School in 1959 and attended Lincoln Memorial University, East Tennessee State University, and Steed College. She was employed by the Johnson City Dental Lab where she made many acquaintances in the community. Sissy was predeceased by her parents and brother-in-law, Edward Snapp. Surviving are her sister Georgie Byrd Snapp, niece Amy Snapp Bryant (Patrick), and great niece Abigail Bryant all of Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina.
Sissy was a long-time member of Jonesborough Presbyterian Church, a life-long loyal Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers fan, and a resident of Jonesborough her entire life. She remained close to her high school classmates and enjoyed their monthly get togethers and class reunions. Two of the highlights of her life were attending a Los Angeles Dodgers game and seeing Elvis Presley perform in concert.
Sissy was proud to tell anyone who met her that she was a Taurus and she exhibited many of those traits. She enjoyed the company of others who had similar interests and loved to make people laugh. She was even voted by her classmates for the senior superlative of best personality.
She will be remembered for her love of life and her loyalty and generosity to those she loved. The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to all who supported her in so many ways as her needs increased in recent years, especially Sally Hicks and Ida Shurr.
A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, June 15 at the Jonesborough Presbyterian Church at 11:00 am with Pastor Allen Huff officiating. The family invites you to attend a reception in the fellowship hall following the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given in her memory to Jonesborough Presbyterian Church or a charity of your choosing.
Condolences may be sent to the Byrd family online at www.dillow-taylor.com
Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Jonesborough, TN 423-753-3821
06/15/2024
Kyleen Chinouth Kelly
Dear Family, the Kyle and Sue Chinouth family would like to send their deepest sympathies to Sara's family. She was a loyal friend to Mom and Dad and her friendship was a blessing to all of us. GOD BLESS. Kyleen, Mickey, Rusty and Denise.
06/12/2024
Johnny Stevens
Sissy was a wonderful friend to me and to my brother Bobby. She could always make your day happy and full of fun.
You will always be a friend in my memory's. Thanks my friend and may we meet again on Heaven
06/09/2024
Chris (Cox) Gage
I grew up thinking Sissy was one of my aunts until I was on my teens. The Blankenships had a lot of girls, and Sissy was always around and blended in as family. She was such a good person to many generations... somewhere inside her was an internal young person. I will miss seeing her around Jonesborough. Condolences to her family and thank you for sharing her with us all these years.
Sissy was always around my family I thought for the longest time she was related lol. Always a loving person and will be missed
Sissy was a great friend to my mom. She was so funny. We all love you and you will be missed.
Sissy and her family were all very special people. She will sure be missed. Heaven has gained a beautiful soul.
06/05/2024
Brenda Grubbs Higgins
Dear Sissy will be missed to all that knew her. Her contagious laughter, a smile that would light up the room. I am sure you are dancing in heaven.
A dear friend to many. God bless all the family.
06/04/2024
Laura Sibbitt, Service Coordinator, Bethel Housinig
Georgie and Amy I feel your great loss. I am so sorry that I won't be able to come to her service but know that I loved you sister/aunt very much and will miss her. Love to all in Jesus' name, Laura
Dear Sissy, I am so sorry that I missed your birthday. I was working on having you a little party. We have known each other for 45 years
as friends. I will miss you and love you
