Obituary for Lizzie May Byers
John 14: 1-3 " Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me; 2. In my Fathers house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would not have told you."
Mrs. Lizzie Mae (Moore) Byers, was born on December 19, 1927, Mooresville NC, to the late Inez Scott Moore and Joseph Moore, Sr. She departed this life at the Citadel of Mooresville on Wednesday, March 31, 2020, following an extended illness.
Lizzie Byers was a faithful member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, where she served faithfully as an Usher, Communion Stewart, and a member of the Trustee Board. Her favorite hobbies were fishing and cooking for her family members and the community before becoming disabled. She was united in marriage to Thomas W. Byers, who preceded her in death. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her son, Robert Lee Byers; a grandson, Aaron L. Byers; her brothers, Lester “LM” Moore, Billy Moore, Gomez “Butch” Moore; a sister, Joann Moore and a sister -in-law, Gertrude Moore.
Lizzie leaves to cherish the memories of her life, two sons, Bishop Joe T. (Overseer Virginia) Byers of Troutman, NC and Pastor J.C. Byers of Statesville, NC; three daughters, Ella (Walter) Graham of Troutman, NC, Mary Lois Walker of Troutman and Juanita (Rev. Luke) Witherspoon, NJ; two brothers, Joseph Moore, Jr. and Benny Ray Moore, both of Troutman, NC; two sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Moore and Mary Elizabeth Moore, both of Troutman, NC; grandchildren, Jonita (Keith) Phifer, Joe T. Byers, Jr., Paulette Byers, Priscilla (Kermit) Lowe, Debbie Young, Baquita (Randy) Ikard, JC (Lucruita) Byers, Jr., Isaac T. Byers, Freddrick L. Byers, Jr., Robert L. Byers, Jr., and Marcus Byers; a host of great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives and friends including special friends, Baquita “Stinker” Graham, and Mary Elizabeth Moore.
Funeral service for Mrs. Byers will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2020, at 1:00 pm at Living Waters Ministry in Troutman with Pastor Jeffery Wallace will officiate and Bishop Joe T. Byers will eulogize. Burial will follow in the St. Paul United Methodist Church Cemetery.
There will be NO PUBLIC VISITATION, however general public viewing until the service on Friday, April 4, 2020 until 7:00 p.m. and Saturday morning, from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on Saturday prior to the service.
Unfortunately, with the COVID-19 Virus we, at Rutledge and Bigham Funeral Home, along with other funeral homes across the country, have been issued a mandate to limit the number of family and/or friends at funeral services. YOU CAN ONLY ENTER THE FUNERAL WITH A FUNERAL PASS WHICH WILL BE GIVEN TO THE FAMILY.
Mrs. Lizzie Mae (Moore) Byers, was born on December 19, 1927, Mooresville NC, to the late Inez Scott Moore and Joseph Moore, Sr. She departed this life at the Citadel of Mooresville on Wednesday, March 31, 2020, following an extended illness.
Lizzie Byers was a faithful member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, where she served faithfully as an Usher, Communion Stewart, and a member of the Trustee Board. Her favorite hobbies were fishing and cooking for her family members and the community before becoming disabled. She was united in marriage to Thomas W. Byers, who preceded her in death. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her son, Robert Lee Byers; a grandson, Aaron L. Byers; her brothers, Lester “LM” Moore, Billy Moore, Gomez “Butch” Moore; a sister, Joann Moore and a sister -in-law, Gertrude Moore.
Lizzie leaves to cherish the memories of her life, two sons, Bishop Joe T. (Overseer Virginia) Byers of Troutman, NC and Pastor J.C. Byers of Statesville, NC; three daughters, Ella (Walter) Graham of Troutman, NC, Mary Lois Walker of Troutman and Juanita (Rev. Luke) Witherspoon, NJ; two brothers, Joseph Moore, Jr. and Benny Ray Moore, both of Troutman, NC; two sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Moore and Mary Elizabeth Moore, both of Troutman, NC; grandchildren, Jonita (Keith) Phifer, Joe T. Byers, Jr., Paulette Byers, Priscilla (Kermit) Lowe, Debbie Young, Baquita (Randy) Ikard, JC (Lucruita) Byers, Jr., Isaac T. Byers, Freddrick L. Byers, Jr., Robert L. Byers, Jr., and Marcus Byers; a host of great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives and friends including special friends, Baquita “Stinker” Graham, and Mary Elizabeth Moore.
Funeral service for Mrs. Byers will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2020, at 1:00 pm at Living Waters Ministry in Troutman with Pastor Jeffery Wallace will officiate and Bishop Joe T. Byers will eulogize. Burial will follow in the St. Paul United Methodist Church Cemetery.
There will be NO PUBLIC VISITATION, however general public viewing until the service on Friday, April 4, 2020 until 7:00 p.m. and Saturday morning, from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on Saturday prior to the service.
Unfortunately, with the COVID-19 Virus we, at Rutledge and Bigham Funeral Home, along with other funeral homes across the country, have been issued a mandate to limit the number of family and/or friends at funeral services. YOU CAN ONLY ENTER THE FUNERAL WITH A FUNERAL PASS WHICH WILL BE GIVEN TO THE FAMILY.