Clara Handy Byrd, age 98, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at her home. Mrs. Byrd was born March 26, 1921 in Wilkes County to Edward and Dova Wingler Perry. She was a member of Journey of Grace Baptist Church; loved teaching and working ceramic classes out of her home and at the Senior Citizens Center at Mulberry School. Clara was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Gilbert Handy; her second husband, Rev. Richard Byrd; and several siblings.
Surviving are her sons, Charles Handy and spouse Shirley of Wilkesboro, Sam Handy of Moravian Falls; granddaughters, Dr. Sharon Srebro and spouse Ron of Oak Ridge, Patricia Lynn Handy of North Wilkesboro, Heather Jodie Cothren and spouse Phillip of Moravian Falls; five great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild.
Surviving are her sons, Charles Handy and spouse Shirley of Wilkesboro, Sam Handy of Moravian Falls; granddaughters, Dr. Sharon Srebro and spouse Ron of Oak Ridge, Patricia Lynn Handy of North Wilkesboro, Heather Jodie Cothren and spouse Phillip of Moravian Falls; five great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild.
Clara Handy Byrd, age 98, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at her home. Mrs. Byrd was born March 26, 1921 in Wilkes County to Edward and Dova Wingler Perry. She was a member of Journey of Grace Baptist Church; loved teaching and working ceramic classes out of her home and at the Senior Citizens Center at Mulberry School. Clara was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Gilbert Handy; her second husband, Rev. Richard Byrd; and several siblings.
Surviving are her sons, Charles Handy and spouse Shirley of Wilkesboro, Sam Handy of Moravian Falls; granddaughters, Dr. Sharon Srebro and spouse Ron of Oak Ridge, Patricia Lynn Handy of North Wilkesboro, Heather Jodie Cothren and spouse Phillip of Moravian Falls; five great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild.
Surviving are her sons, Charles Handy and spouse Shirley of Wilkesboro, Sam Handy of Moravian Falls; granddaughters, Dr. Sharon Srebro and spouse Ron of Oak Ridge, Patricia Lynn Handy of North Wilkesboro, Heather Jodie Cothren and spouse Phillip of Moravian Falls; five great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild.
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