Mary Lou Byrd

March 23, 2025

Mary Lou Byrd, 71, of Anderson County passed away March 23, 2025, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.

Mary was born and raised in Anderson County, daughter of the late Ernest and Ada Byrd. She was an avid bird feeder and enjoyed working in her flower beds. Her sons often made sure she had the best-looking yard on her street. She also loved visiting Cades Cove, where her late father had served in the Civilian Conservation Corps.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest Byrd and Ada Turpin, brother, Dale Byrd, and her son, Jason Sherwood.

Survivors include her son, Robert Sherwood and wife, Kari; brothers, Paul Byrd, and Johnny Byrd and wife, Karen; sister, Martha Crow and husband, Tim; grandchildren, Chriss Sherwood and Megan Taylor; and sister-in-law, Regina Byrd. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

The family met for a memorial service at 6 p.m. Friday, March 28, 2025, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home Chapel in Clinton.

Holley-Gamble Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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