Alma Lynette Byrd, 73, of Menifee, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at home on March 29, 2025.
Lynette was born on December 30, 1952, in Menifee, Arkansas, to the late Harding Byrd and Alma English Byrd. She attended elementary and high school at Conway County Training School and Eastside High School in Menifee, Arkansas; and she attended college at Southwestern Christian College in Terrell, Texas, and at Harding College in Searcy, Arkansas, where she majored in Psychology. After graduation, she moved to Los Angeles, California, and she lived there for 40 years. She retired from the United States Postal Service after 34 years of employment, and she returned home to Menifee, Arkansas, after her retirement.
Lynette was baptized by her father at the age of 12 at the Menifee Church of Christ. When she returned to Arkansas in 2014, she attended church there until her illness in April 2025.
Lynette was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Cedric. She leaves to cherish her memory her sister Camellia; her brothers Clifford, Michael, and Joel; and a host of relatives and life-long friends. She also leaves to cherish her memory a special child, Destiny, who fondly called her “Nana.”
Lynette was passionate about learning, reading, and watching basketball. Lynette will always be remembered as an adventurous, generous, fun-loving, and genuine spirit. She wanted to be remembered as a good listener and an honest friend.
Lynette cherished the time spent with friends, especially during her illness. She was in awe of the kindness shown by the daily text messages, words of inspiration, phone calls, gifts, visits, and offers of assistance.
The family respects the wishes of Lynette and will not be holding services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Equal Justice Initiative in Montgomery, Alabama.
Forever in our Hearts. May you Find Eternal Peace.
Arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com
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Lynette, my dear friend, I will truly miss you! I am so glad that we had a chance to talk and laugh together in your sister’s lovely home. We had a lifetime of friendship and laughter, great memories! I will never forget your smile and your laughter. I will cherish our friendship and memories forever. Rest now my dear friend! May your family find comfort.
Condolences to my family. May God’s grace empower you during this difficult time and give you strength and future hope. Love you guys!
My friend Lynette! You are already missed. Thank you for sharing your light and wisdom, it was a pleasure to be extended family with you! To get siblings and family and friends, sending prayers and hugs.
I will always keep the Byrd family in my heart. They were the first cousins we ever met. May Lynette rest in peace….
I will always cherish the time we had together at class reunions. Will never forget the girls trip to Vegas and the ear rings you bought.l will always love..
Condolences to Michael and the Byrd family:
My prayers are with you during this difficult time.🙏🏾
I met Lynette when her older brother Clifford introduced me to the family. I enjoyed spending time with her, learning about her life in Los Angeles and meeting her adopted daughter. Lynette was beautiful inside and out. The Byrd family is beautiful inside and out. It was a joy to get to know them on a more intimate level.
Lynette and I were good friends and most important brother and sister in Christ. We fussed at each other, but it was all fun. We would have a wonderful conversation after worship outside. She will be missed her smile and our wonderful friendship. God bless the Byrd family.
Lynette, you were someone that I had the pleasure of meeting you. You saw a female that their hair, was cut in a way you so loved and got my Name and where I did business… We became “Friends” for over 4 or 5 years before your returning to your original place you came from, to California!!! I had a Ball with you and your personality, .John 11:25 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die;
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