Ruth Byrd's Obituary
Ruth Byrd born December 25, 1932 passed away September 8, 2014 at her residence in Picayune, MS at the age of 81. She was of the Baptist Faith.
She is survived by 3 sons, John Monroe Duncan Jr. of Andalusia, Ala., Russell Jr.(Genevieve) LaGrange of Lafayette, La., Donny LaGrange also of Lafayette, two daughters, Patricia (Carl) Graham of McNeil, MS, and Joyce L. Boutte(Kevin Eckard) of Picayune MS., a brother, Melvin Hunt of Picayune MS., three sisters, Linda (Ricky) Duncan of Bogalusa, Jaunita Duncan(Tommy)Daniels of Watson, La., and Betty Jean( John ) Erwin of Franklinton, La., she has 11 Grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren and 1 great great-grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews and other family members and friends.
She is preceded in death by husbands, John Monroe Duncan Sr., and Russell LaGrange Sr., a son Chris LaGrange.
Visitation will be held Wenesday September 10, 2014 at Brown-McGehee Funeral Home beginning at 9:00 A.M. until service time at 2:00 P.M.. Rev. Leon Hickman will officiate the services to follow in the Sheridan Cemetery.
Family and friends may visit and sign our online guest book at www.brownmcgehee.com
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