Thursday, February 21, 2019 8:16 am

Helen McKinney Byars formerly of Ellenboro, passed away on February 14, 2019.

She was born September 27, 1931 to Winford McKinney and Lela Price McKinney.

Besides her parents she is preceded in death by a daughter Stephanie Hawk and a sister Covil Wilder. Others left to celebrate her life is her husband D. E. Byars and one grandson and his wife of Florida.

The memorial service to celebrate the life and legacy of Mrs. Byars was held at Bethel Baptist Church, Ellenboro.

Eggers Funeral Home is serving the family.