Doris Reed Byrd

Doris Reed Byrd, 92, of Clanton died Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at Mount Royal Towers, Vestavia Hills, Alabama. She was born on July 13, 1918 in Surginer, Marengo County, Alabama to the late Thomas Bennie "Ben" Reed and the late Lillian Strickland Reed. She was a teacher and homemaker. Surviving are her two sons, James C. (Anne) Byrd of Roswell, GA, Albert D. (Elizabeth) Byrd of Clanton; one grandson, John M. (Michelle) Byrd of Westmont, N.J.; two step-grandchildren Daniel J. Spanier and Kathryn L. Spanier; one great-grandson Tucker James Byrd; and one brother Thomas Benjamin "T.B." Reed. She was preceded in death by her husband, Isaac C. Byrd; brother Payton M. "Buddy" Reed, sister Maurine Reed "Sister" Guin, sister Ethel Reed Ethridge, sister Myrtle Reed "Doll Baby" Cannon, brother Millard "Sonny Boy" Reed, and brother Dillard Curven Reed. Friends will be received from 4-6, Saturday, January 8, 2011 @ Martin Funeral Home Chapel. Services will be held Sunday, January 9, 2011, at 2:30 P.M. @ Martin Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Larry Anderson officiating. Martin Funeral Home directing. You may leave online condolences on the guest registry for the family at our website. www. martinfuneralhomeinc.com