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William Jacob Byrd obituary
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April 19, 1945 - March 5, 2016
Resided in Sevierville, TN
Avanell Ownby, 70, of Sevierville passed away Saturday, March 5, 2016. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Avanell was a member of First Baptist Church of Pigeon Forge for over 35 years. She was a beautician for many years. Avanell loved her family, friends and her Savior.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jake Byrd and Anna Kate Sharp; infant brother, Billy Byrd; and her sister, Euwana Atchley.
Avanell is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Mayford Ownby;
Daughter, Kathy Lindsey and husband, Richard;
Grandchildren, Baylee McDowell, Shelby Lindsey, Cammie Lindsey, and Bailey Lindsey;
Sister, Eurena Wells and husband, Curtis;
Brothers, Sherrill Byrd and wife, Shirley, Aurelieous Byrd and wife, Janice;
And many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank all of her doctors at UT Medical Center and everyone at the Sevierville Dialysis Clinic for the wonderful care they gave her all these years.
Funeral Service 7 PM Tuesday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Dale Ellenburg, Rev. Wayne Cook and Rev. Curtis Wells officiating. Interment 10 AM Wednesday at Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens, Pigeon Forge. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 PM Tuesday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. Online condolences may be made at www.atchleyfuneralhome.com
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