Cecilia Byars Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Cecilia Byars of Beaumont, Texas, born in Kilgore, Texas, who passed away at the age of 81, on October 3, 2021. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Cecilia Byars or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Cecil Neal and Arlyn Maddox O'Rear; and her sister Loraine Barnard. She is survived by: her husband Noel E. "Gene" Byars; her children, JoAnna Haynes (Danny) of Minden, LA, Eugene Byars (Katerena) of Lumberton, TX, Tim Byars of Dyersburg, TN and Richard "Randy" Byars (Kristin) of Beaumont, TX; her brother Mike O'Rear of Shreveport, LA; and her grandchildren, Matthew Byars (Tara), Rebecca Silcox (Jon), Baylee Tingle (David), Kris Marks (Jessica), Keli Weems (Jared), Erin Byars, Sarabeth Lewis (Michael), Mary Catherine Leisey (Eric), Logan Byars, Caleb Byars, Ally Kate Byars, Brady Byars, Tyler Byars, Stephanie Cook (Nathen), Jenna Durkin (Cole), Andie Wright (Johnathan), Joshua Randolph Byars and Amanda Grace "Gracie" Byars. She is also survived by 18 great-grandchildren; and a host of extended family, friends.