Nora Byrd

5/19/1925 - 7/22/2010

Nora Lee Byrd, 85 of Grantville, GA passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2010. She was born May 19, 1925 to the late Mr. Silas Campbell and Mrs. Willie Groover Campbell. Mrs. Byrd was a member of the First Baptist Church of Newnan. She loved to fly. She received her pilots license on Nov. 17, 1947. She flew all types of aircraft but she owned a Stearman. She was a Pink Lady at Piedmont Newnan Hospital for 20 plus years. She was a volunteer at Beaulieu Nursing Home. She loved to travel, she was very active all her life. She will be truly missed. She is survived by her children; son, Kevin Taylor Byrd and his wife Lorrie Byrd; and daughters, Karen Lee Sandven and Charlan Gray Byrd. Also surviving are grandchildren; Kelly Byrd, Brianna Bullock, Clayton Goodman; step-grandchildren, Amanda Vasquez, Johnathan Farr and Ashley Garcia; and great grandchildren Thomas Baughcum and Taylor Baughcum. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.mckoon.com The family will receive friends on Friday, July 23, 2010 from 3PM to 4PM at McKoon Funeral Home, 38 Jackson St., Newnan and the service will follow at 4 PM in the McKoon Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Jimmy Patterson to officiate. Burial will be in Boaz, Alabama. McKoon Funeral Home 770-253-4580

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From: Yvonne Pleasant	Jul 22 2010 5:39PM
Mrs. Byrd was a wonderful Christian lady. I enjoyed our association as nusing home volunteers. May God grant you all peace at this sad time, and give you wonderful memories for the days ahead.
From: Don & Jonnie Porter	Jul 23 2010 9:50AM
Family of Nora ~ We join you in mourning the passing of our dear sister in the Lord. Her life of service was a lesson for us all. We rejoice in the Great Reunion through Jesus Christ! May you be at peace in the days to come. Nora was a blessing and a joy to all who knew her ~ her church family will surely miss her bright presence! You remain in our prayers ~
From: Marc & Robin Stewart	Jul 23 2010 11:40AM
To the Byrd Family, We were saddened to learn of Miss Nora Lee's passing. We feel privileged to have met her and to have worked with her on the painting that showcased her fun airshow/barnstormer days as "Fireball" Nora Lee. We've shared that story with so many, near and far. It delights and impresses all who hear it and see the painting. You have our heartfelt condolences. Thanks for sharing Nora Lee with us for just a spell. We'll never forget her. God Bless you. Sincerely, Marc & Robin Stewart
From: Ellie Farrington	Jul 28 2010 2:27PM
I've been on a trip, so I didn't know when Nora had died, but had been praying for mercy for her while I was gone. I praise God He extended His mercy to her and took her Home. She had told me she was through fighting and I understood. I loved having her in our SS class. She participated by sharing a good bit of her life with us. It has not been the same without her and Charlan. I know how much she loved each of you and am glad she could spend her last days with you...Love, Ellie
From: Sarah McClain	Aug 1 2010 3:15PM
I have just noticed Ms. Byrd's. obituary.Her family has my deepest sympathy. She was a special lady. I met her through volunter work at the nursing home. May God grant you peace in the days ahead.