Connie Ann Byrd, age 60, of Bryan, TX was welcomed into the arms of her Savior on Monday, August 28, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Her life will be celebrated on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at 2:00pm at Central Baptist Church in College Station, TX with Rev. Chris Osborne officiating.
Connie was born April 16, 1957 in Ft. Worth, TX to Billy and Tommie Hackler. She gave her life to her Lord Jesus on Valentine’s Day when she was 8 years old. She was a 1975 graduate of Roxton High School. Connie married her high school sweetheart, Warren Byrd, after graduation on July 19, 1975.
Their children, Shane and Shauna, soon joined the family and were the absolute joy of their lives. Warren and Connie moved their family to Bryan in 1985.
As her children grew, Connie began to know God was calling her to become a teacher. She persevered several years in her late 30s to obtain her teaching degree from Sam Houston State. She faithfully served in her calling as a teacher for 20 years; 8 with CSISD.
Her most cherished roles were wife, mom, and being “Nanee” to her six grandkids. She loved serving in numerous ministries at her church home, Central Baptist, where she was a member for over 30 years. She also had many friends and extended family to whom she had a remarkable ability to show love and service. She set the bar high as a daughter, wife, mom, Nanee, sister, and friend, but set it even higher as a follower of Jesus.
She will be remembered for her vivacious love of life, people, teaching, reading, cooking, and shopping! Her beautiful smile, wisdom, sense of humor, and optimism will be missed by all. She leaves an incredible legacy of living well, faithfully serving, and inspiring others each day and moment of her life.
She is survived by her parents, Rev. Billy Charles and Tommie Ann Hackler; husband of 42 years, Warren Byrd; son, Shane Byrd and wife Amanda; daughter, Shauna Maynard and husband Nathan; brothers, Billy Hackler Jr., Larry Hackler, Paul Hackler and Cliff Hackler; and grandchildren, Kylie, Kason, Kade and Kamdyn Byrd, Jackson and Sawyer Maynard, and numerous dearly loved family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Hospice Brazos Valley (http://www.hospicebrazosvalley.org/).
Please feel free to wear your Connie’s Bible Verse maroon fundraiser shirt to the service.
Cremation Services are in the care of Callaway-Jones Funeral and Cremation Centers Bryan-College Station.
Express condolences at CallawayJones.com
Mr Byrd and Family sorry for your loss. I have been so blessed knowing Mrs Byrd our friendship grew over the years and she will be missed for her sweet smile and loving heart. I pray God will continue to keep you in his arms during this difficult time. Love always Sherry at BSWH.
We praise the Lord for this godly woman. Connie’s faithful walk with Jesus is an example and an inspiration for us all. We pray for God’s peace and comfort for this beautiful family.
Marty and Monica Criswell
My sincere condolences to all the family. She will be missed by many. I’m going to miss our conversations we had in the library while you were teaching.
I only recently met Connie at a summer Bible Study. Her strength, optimism and love of life & God lit up the room. I feel so lucky to have met her. Praying for all of her family and friends that they find peace in knowing that she will remain a beautiful spirit amongst us.
Thank-You God for giving me such a wonderful cousin. She was always fun to have was around. Her family will miss her a lot and know she in a better place now. God, I pray that you will keep her family’s peace and comfort for this beautiful family.
Mrs. Byrd was such an inspiration. Even while she suffered from her illness,she never stopped thinking of others. I will miss her as an awesome co-worker at Southwood Valley Elementary.
I thank God for,Connie’s being in my life for 60 years.She was very beautiful inside and out.Duing her journey of cancer,I would call her to,to try to
Inspire her,but she would end up inspiring me.the perfect example of Christian.You will live on in. My heart.my deepest condolences to all her family.
So sorry for your loss, may God bring you peace and love during this difficult time.
Prayers for your family in your time of loss! May your precious memories comfort you.
So very sorry for your loss. May GOD keep his healing arms around you all
Warren, Shane, and Shauna (and your families), my heart is with you at this sad time. I remember BHS band trips with Connie and her time as a teacher at Milam Elementary.
I only met Connie recently, though not in person, through her brother Larry and sister in love Michelle. They spoke beautiful things about her and I know she is missed. My condolences to all who love and miss her.
My precious friend, you are so dearly missed. Warren, Shauna, and Shane -you are in my prayers! Connie was always asking about others and a great inspiration to everyone she met.
Warren so sorry to hear of Connie’s passing – hugs & prayers to you and your family during this time.
Love,
Robert & Bette
My daughter had the privilege of having Mrs. Byrd as a second-grade teacher at Southwood Valley Elementary. Her care continued even after the second grade. There should be more people like Mrs. Byrd in this world. Peace and comfort to you at this difficult time.
What a beautiful soul inside and out, who was so strong in her Faith. I am so glad God put her and her wonderful daughter Shauna in my life. I will miss her awesome smile and her sweet voice. She was one of a kind, and I wish there were more just like her. She definitely was a ray of sunshine.
My God wrap his arms around you all during this difficult time.
Lots of hugs and kisses to you all,
Love,
Kristie Choate
Aunt Tommie, Uncle Billy, Warren, Shane, Shauna, Larry, Paul,Cliff, and Buster: You are all in my prayers and on my heart. Connie was a great role model as the oldest of my cousins. She has always been there for my mom Martha and always prayed for all of us. When my sister Doris passed away she was there for me, Diana, Billy and my mom. She has the biggest heart of anyone I have ever known. I love all of you and am sad I can’t be there for the services. My sincere condolences Donna
Warren I am saddened to hear about your loss. I didn’t have a long term friendship with Connie but, we talked about God and faith and how that is shown in our families. I am glad I can say that I knew her and call her friend. Your lives are both an inspiration to the world as to what Jesus would do. You both are what is right with the world.
It is with heavy hearts that we offer our most sincere condolences. Connie was truly a light in life and she will be greatly missed. Denise & Mike Littlejohn
I never got to say anything about the loss of Connie.
Connie will be missed more than I can put into words.
I dated Connie back in 1973 and never forgot what an amazing person she is.
My heart is broken. Sometimes I don’t understand God but he knows best.
I guess he needed one more angel in heaven.