With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Betty Jean Copeland Byrd of Seale, Alabama, who passed away on December 8, 2021 at the age of 87. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Betty Jean Copeland Byrd to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Luther Copeland and Vera Barkley Copeland; her siblings, Irene Cooper, Hiram Copeland, Orvin Copeland and Doyle Copeland; and her former life partner Sydney Royce Byrd.

She is survived by : her sister Juanita Carrol of Dothan, AL; and her children, Michelle Morgan (Tom) of Seale, AL, Renee Ippolito of Milton, FL, Kelly Byrd (Tammy) of Ft. Walton Beach, FL and John Byrd (Gayle) of Seale, AL. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren; as well as several extended family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Seale United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 128, Seale, AL 36875.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Vance Brooks Funeral Home - Phenix City