Anna L Payton-Byrd Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Anna Lee Payton- Byrd, 74 of Peoria passed away on Monday November 21, 2016 at her Residence surrounded by her family at 7:52 p.m. She was born July 11, 1942 in Glen Allen MS. to the late Ernest and Carrie (Baker) Payton She Married Robert Byrd in 1974 he survives. Anna was a member of New Morning Star M.B. Church. She loved to walk and sing; but most of all she loved to talk. Anna was a very joyful person that always wore a smile. She leaves to cherish her precious memories one son; Lee Payton, three daughters; Mae Payton, Diane Byrd and Deanna Byrd all of Peoria; five brothers; Freddie (Rosie) Payton, Andrew (Fannie) Payton, Bennie (Charlotte) Payton, Julius (Dollie) Payton all of Peoria : and Eli (Annie) Payton of Alton IL., five sisters; Ruthie (Williams Sharp) Billups, Bobbie Payton, Linda Calhoun, Ludell Redman, Alice (Percy) Lewis Jr. all of Peoria; 15 grandchildren 30 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren and a host of other family members and friends. In addition to her parents Anna is preceded in death by one son, three brothers, one sister and four grandchildren. Services will be held Friday December 2, 2016 at New Morning Star M.B. Church at 12:00 p.m., with visitation commencing two hour prior at 10:00a.m. Pastor Cleveland Thomas will officiate. Interment will be in Lutheran Cemetery. Online condolences and words of encouragement can be made at www.twparkschapel.com.

Anna L Payton-Byrd

July 11, 1942 - November 21, 2016