Marjorie Byrum

Marjorie L. Byrum, 88, of Carson, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Everett Lambert and Gladys Turner Lambert. She was also preceded in death by her son, Harlan Cecil Edmonds; stepdaughter, Nancy Lynn Burt; and son-in-law, Richard L. McCoy.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 44 years, Percy Byrum, Jr; children, Barbara C. McCoy, Michael Eugene Edmonds (Lori), and Barry Lee Edmonds (Jacky); stepchildren, Roy Wayne Byrum (Millie), Samuel Elton Byrum (Vickie), and Lindwood Dale Byrum (Dawn); 36 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren, 6 great-great-grandchildren; and sisters, Lilly Mae Atwell and Linda Lawson, both of Tazwell, VA.
Marjorie was a faithful member of Newville Baptist Church, where she enjoyed playing the piano, and serving her Lord and Savior. In her spare time, she loved to cook and crochet. Her greatest passion in life was her family. She is loved and will be dearly missed.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, October 27, 2022, at Newville Baptist Church, 7710 Beef Steak Rd., Waverly, VA 23890. The family will receive friends one-hour prior to the service from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow the service in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be donated to Newville Baptist Church. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com .