Mary E Byrd

Lived in Eldon in 1930 at age 66 with daughter, Edna Jobe and her husband John W Jobe and son Harold R Jobe (age 11)

Obituary of Mary E. Elliott Byrd

Eldon Advertiser of Jan 7, 1943

Mrs. Mary E. Byrd, 80, Dies Here Saturday

Mary E. Byrd, 80, departed this life at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edna Jobe, in Eldon, Jan. 2. She lay in state at the home until 2:30 Monday afternoon when the funeral was held at the Eldon Baptist Church by Rev. C. E. Hendricks, the pastor.

Mary E. Elliott was born April 15, 1862 in Moniteau County, Missouri. On July 31, 1879, she was married to John W. Byrd and to them two children were born. Mr. Byrd preceded her in death August 16, 1916.

When about 15 years old, Mrs. Byrd was converted and united with the Old Salem Baptist Church in Moniteau county. She grew up a Christian and during the many years of her life she was devoted to her church and her Savior.

Thirty years ago she transferred her membership to the Eldon Baptist Church where she was a member at the time of her death. Her Christian life has been an inspiration to her children and neighbors. She has lived in Eldon about 50 years.

Mrs. Byrd had been in poor health for several months, but had at all times submissive to the will of God and expressed her willingness to go. She is survived by her two children, Mrs. Edna Jobe of Eldon, with whom she made her home and Roy H. Byrd of Jefferson City; two brothers, D. F. Elliott of Rocky Ford, Colo. and C. J. Elliott of Eldon; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Interment was made at the Dooley cemetery under the direction of the Kays Funeral Home of Eldon.