Extracted from The Camden News (Camden, AR)
Saturday, October 16, 1971

Mrs. Byrd of Bearden Honored

Mrs. Izzie Byrd of Bearden was honored by her children on her 86th birthday. Since October 12 was the birthday of a son, J. B. Byrd, it was a double celebration.

Pot luck dinner was spread on the lawn at the home of Mrs. Byrd, and the enthusiasm of the honoree, as she opened her many gifts, was noted by those present.

The sons and daughters present included: Mrs. and Mrs. J. B. Byrd, and son Brad; Mr. and Mrs. J. M. McDonald of New Orleans; Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Byrd of Little Rock; Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Byrd and Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Upton of Camden.

Other relatives, nieces, and neph[e]ws present included: Mrs. Dennis Morgan, Oklahoma City, Okla.; Fred Stringfellow and Mrs. Ola Davis from Wesson.