Dear Saints,
- Announcement of passing of Deaconess Joann S. Byrd, celebrated for faithful service to the church and community.
- Family supported by the Presiding Prelate, Adjutant General, and continued close communication with widower Deacon Willie Byrd.
- Necrological arrangements: Lie in Repose Friday Aug 29, 2025; Celebration of Life Saturday Aug 30, 2025.
- Services held at New Greater Owens Temple Ministries, burial at Stevens Grove Cemetery, Pembroke, Georgia.
- Bynes-Royall Funeral Home providing final care with compassion; contact details and licensed director named.
“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His Saints.”
Psalm 116:15
This notice of Episcopal Transition is as per the directive of the Presiding Prelate, Apostle W. B. Jefferson & Pastor, Dr. Carolyn A. Eliand.
The protocol of our great church directs the Adjutant General to release notices of Episcopal Transition only after close consultation with the Presiding Prelate, and the family of Deaconess Joann S. Byrd. With love and respect, we have held close communication with Deacon Willie Byrd, the widower of Deaconess Joann S. Byrd.
God, who is omnipotent and omniscient, has summoned His Servant, Deaconess Joann S. Byrd, to eternal rest. Deaconess Joann S. Byrd served the New Greater Owens Temple Ministries Inc. Having been appointed to the Deaconess Board and the Adjutant Ministry of the Church and for many years, she faithfully served in her capacity.
As a renowned servant, Deaconess Joann S. Byrd was beloved, and endeared throughout Christendom. Her voice of love was highly sought out and treasured.
During this time of uncertainty, we request the continued prayers as well as acts of emotional and spiritual support for the family.
It is with great honor, that the National Adjutancy will assist the Byrd family, the New Greater Owens Temple Ministries Inc., and Bynes-Royall Funeral Home during this most difficult time.
“Blessed be the God, even the father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort.”
2 Corinthians 1:3
God has now granted her eternal rest, we rejoice om the confident knowledge that she is at peace.
“And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord,
who hath enabled me, for that he
counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry”.
1 Timothy 1: 12 (KJV)
Necrological Arrangements
Lie In Repose: Friday August 29, 2025, 3:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M., ~ Frank H. & Frenchye M. Bynes Memorial Chapel (Bynes-Royall F.H.)
Service of Celebration of Life & Reflection:
11:00 A.M., Saturday August 30, 2025
In
The Sanctuary of New Greater Owens Temple Ministries
4011 Rockdale Street, Savannah Georgia 31405
Dr. Carolyn C. Eiland – Pastor ~ Apostle W. B. Jefferson, Presiding Prelate
And She Shall Rest
Stevens Grove Cemetery Pembroke Georgia
“FOR ME TO LIVE IS CHRIST………AND TO DIE IS GAIN”
Final care and Service of Compassion are being provided to the Bryd Family, with Grace, Love, and Dignity by:
Historic Bynes-Royall Funeral Home Family and Staff
204 West Hall Street, Savannah, Georgia 31401
Tel: 912-233-2175 ~ Fax: 912-234-9343
Mr. Edward D. Musgrow – Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer
Owned and Operated by the Bynes Family
“A Ministry of Love, Comfort and Prayer”
PRECIOUS IN THE SIGHT OF THE LORD, IS THE DEATH OF HIS SAINTS. PSALM 116:1
