Geneva M Byrd

Geneva Anne McMillen Byrd, a devoted daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend passed away peacefully on December 26, 2025. She always had an opinion, but she caringly loved and guided her children, grandchildren, and family. Her children and grandchildren were her world; she cherished them all, there was nothing that she would not do for them.

Geneva was born in Woodbury, TN. on February 19, 1946, to the late Samuel and Georgia McMillen. She was preceded in death by her husband Alfred S. Byrd.

Geneva is survived by, her sons Eric Jayson Byrd (Lori) and William Samuel Byrd (Joanna). Sister, Marlina Tomes. Grandchildren, Breanna Chulhai (Nabil), Jousha Byrd (Amber), Cassidy Cicillian (Keith), Matthew Byrd, Tyler McBurney, Katie Jenkins, Bennett Byrd, and Mason Byrd. Great Grandchildren, Ali Trobaugh, Jamison Trobaugh, Ella Jenkins, Leo Cicillian, Kinsley Cicillian and Brantley Byrd.

Geneva’s family moved to Donelson, TN. in 1955 and she graduated from Donelson High School in the class of 1965. She then remained in the Donelson, TN area until 2022, when she moved to Mount Juliet, TN. to live with her son.

Over the years Geneva continued her education with various accounting and business administration classes. She began working for the State of Tennessee in 1975 as an Administrative Assistant and retired in 2010. During her tenure with the state of Tennessee, she worked in the departments of Cosmetology, Commerce & Insurance, and the Middle Tennessee Mental Health Institute.

Geneva’s favorite things to do was cooking, family get-togethers, working in her yard, shopping, taking trips with her children, and making cherished memories.

Geneva loved the Lord and we know she is now with Him.

Pallbearers will be Joshua Byrd, Tyler McBurney, Matthew Byrd, Mason Byrd, Joseph Tomes, and Ron Travis