Margaret A. Byram, had abiding faith
Margaret A. Byram, 82, of Georgetown, passed away Monday, May 7, 2018, at Delaware Hospice Center, Milford. She was born in Milford Friday, May 1, 1936, daughter of the late Irving J. and Margaret (Rogers) West.
Mrs. Byram was a cafeteria manager for Indian River School District for 19 years, retiring in 1991. A woman of deep and abiding faith, she was active in Grace United Methodist Church of Georgetown, where she was a member of Willing Strivers. Mrs. Byram liked to indulge her sweet tooth; chocolate, Dr. Pepper and Dairy Queen ice cream being among her favorites. She enjoyed being outside and taking in the sunshine, especially on her porch, or around her fish pond.
Playing cards and bingo were some of her hobbies, as well as being an avid supporter of her grandchildren’s athletic endeavors. Above all, Mrs. Byram cherished the moments spent with her beloved family and loyal, canine companion, Miley. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Byram was preceded in death by her husband, William Byram; and her brother, Glen West. She is survived by her sons: David Byram (Wendy) of Georgetown, and Mark Byram of Georgetown; her daughter, Suzanne Hurd (Chuck) of Harrington; her grandchildren: Kyle Byram, Kayla Byram, Christine Sauve (Curtis), Jessica Pepper (Cody), Alison Watson (Jordan), and Shane Byram; her great-grandchildren: Lileigh Byram, Jackson Byram, Madison Byram, Kaitlyn Davis, Karly Davis, Kamryn Davis, Jordyn Sauve and Brynlee Pepper; and her brother, Gene Savage of Berlin, Md.
Funeral Services will be held Monday, May 14, at 11 a.m., at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Dodd-Carey Chapel, 307 North Bedford St., Georgetown, where friends may call beginning at 10 a.m. Burial will follow the services at Union Cemetery, Adams and Race streets, Georgetown.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in Mrs. Byram's memory to the Alzheimer's Association, 108 North Bedford St., Georgetown, DE 19947.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to those who took such wonderful care of Mrs. Byram: Shelly Wise, Shirley Hitchens, Joyce Mears, Betty Anderson, Peggy Derrickson and Dawn Jones. You are all appreciated.
Please visit Mrs. Byram's Life Memorial Webpage and sign her online guestbook at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com.
