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EDNA R. BYRD Edna Russell Byrd, 87, of Tyler, Texas and formerly of Palatka, died Sunday, October 25, 2009. Edna was born in Avilla, Missouri to the late Ivy Earl and Mary Vee Russell. She graduated in 1939 from Carthage High School in Carthage, MO. She obtained a BSN from Vanderbilt University and worked as a cadet nurse during World War II and later taught nursing at Vanderbilt. In August of 1954, she married Latosca “Tot” Byrd and moved to Palatka. Edna later received her Masters Degree in education from the University of Florida and taught science in Junior and High School in Palatka for 28 years. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Palatka and the Retired Educators Association. Edna moved to Tyler, TX in 2003. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband “Tot”, a brother, Earl D. Russell and a nephew, Chuck Ullom. She is survived by a sister, Lillian Ullom of Athens, TX, 6 nieces and nephews, Barbara Wiesner, Brad Ullom, Dr. Nancy Russell Mikkelsen, Rick Russell, Dan Russell and Earl Glen Russell. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, December 13, 2009 at Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center, 6400 St. Johns Ave., Palatka, FL 32177 or to the Alzheimer’s Foundation, 2131 Mango Place, Jacksonville, FL 32207. .
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Mrs.Byrd taught me science in 9th grade also and was a great
teacher, strict but fair.If u wanted to learn she wanted to teach
you.She will be missed.She touched alot of lives in Palatka,Florida
at Palatka Central High School. Marion Andrews ~ Palatka,Florida
When I first moved onto Laurel Street, Mrs. Byrd was the first lady I met. She lived two doors down from me. I remember seeing her walking every morning and always having a smile and a hello for me. She was a wonderful little lady .. I always wondered where she moved to. My sympathy and prayers go out to her family and friends. I'm certain she will be greatly missed but she is at peace now and her memory will live on and on. Rebecca Dunning ~ Palatka, Florida
Mr. Byrd was an awesome educator and one who made a tremendous impact on me.Her love of science was evident in her every class and she commanded the very best efforts to be put forth by her students. She was a dynamite of a little lady and one who had my respect and admiration. May she rest in peace, knowing she served us ever so well. PDKelly, Retired Health Educator, Palatka, Fl Peggy Dobbs Kelly ~ Palatka, FL
Edna was one of my Mom's bast teaching friends. Our family knew her and her husband for many years. She encouraged me to become a nurse(which I did) and I never regretted it. She was a wonderful lady, and will be missed. Nancy Lehde ~ Cedar Park, TX
What a dear lady and friend Mrs. Byrd was. My Dad had known Mr. &
Mrs. Byrd from the late 1950's when he installed the air
conditioning system in the house they built on Laurel St. I met her
when I started the 9th grade at Palatka Central High School and she
was my science teacher. My dad and I did all of their air
conditioning work while they were here. Mr. Byrd always kept his
stuff in tip top shape. He would replace his air conditioner every 4
years or so because he said it was time. After Mr. Byrd passed away,
Mrs. Byrd would by our office to visit and would often tell me how
much I reminded her of Tot. She missed him so. We were saddened to
hear of her passing but I'm glad they are now reunited. I will miss
her. Casey Caison ~ Palatka, Florida
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