Lillie Byars

Mrs. Lillie Ann Byars, age 83, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

Mrs. Byars was born March 4, 1943, in Rome, Georgia, daughter of the late Herman Edward Jones and Carrie Edna Hunter Jones.

Mrs. Byars spent most of her life in Rome, Georgia, and was a graduate of Model High School. In 1997, she retired to Panama City Beach, Florida, where she enjoyed many peaceful years before returning to Georgia in 2019. She was a member of Oak Hill Church of Christ, where her faith was an important part of her life.

Mrs. Byars found joy in life’s simple pleasures of gardening, scrapbooking, and watching the birds she loved. More than anything, she treasured time with her family. She was a loving and devoted wife, a wonderful mother, and a cherished grandmother and great-grandmother. Her kindness and warmth will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Clinton Byars; son, Craig Edward Byars; sister, Carol McGinnis; and brother, Larry Jones.

Mrs. Byars is survived by her daughters, Sherrie Byars Warren (Johnny), and Julie Byars Folsom (Frankie); son, Jason Byars (Heidi); grandchildren: Rachel Warren (John), Jacob Warren, Joshua Warren (Estella), Cody Folsom (Cody), Carly Folsom, Gabrielle Byars, Zayne Byars, and Haydee Byars; great-grandchildren: Aleigha, Silas, Olivia, Jameson, Gemma, Lazer, Josiah, Titus, Wyatt, and Waylon; brothers, Edward Jones (Brenda), and Garry Jones (Cindy); sisters, Linda Swanson (Muscles), and Kathy Edwards; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 2:00 pm in the chapel of Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home with Minister Garry L. Jones officiating. Interment will follow in Oaknoll Memorial Gardens of Rome.

Mrs. Byars’ family will receive friends on Saturday at the funeral home, from 12:00 noon until the service hour.

Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Lillie Ann Byars.