Jane Davis-Byrd, 71, of Springfield, formerly of Sorento, died at 2:20 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, at Rainbow Hospice in Chicago.
Visitation will be held from 10 to 12 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 11, at Pasfield Southern Baptist Church, located at 411 W. Lenox Ave in Springfield. The funeral ceremony will follow the visitation at 12 p.m. with Pastor John Swinford officiating. An additional visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 12, at Perfetti-Assalley Funeral Home, located at 201 S. Main Street in Sorento. A remembrance service will follow the visitation at 4 p.m. Interment will be held at 11:15 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 13, at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, MO.
Mrs. Davis-Byrd was born Feb. 2, 1952, in Litchfield, the daughter of Eldon F. and Dorothy “Dot” (Joplin) Davis. She graduated from Greenville High School with the class of 1970 and went on to work as a dietary manager for several nursing homes and group homes. Mrs. Davis-Byrd especially loved the time she spent working at Brother James Court in Springfield. She married Tommy Chandler Davis-Byrd on July 18, 2001, in Springfield, and he preceded her in death on July 24, 2005.
Mrs. Davis-Byrd was a devoted member of the Pasfield Southern Baptist Church in Springfield, and was always volunteering for church events. In her younger years, she was a Girl Scout Leader and was currently a member of Sorento Firemen’s Auxiliary. Mrs. Davis-Byrd was crafty, and she loved to shop for family and friends. She treasured her time spent with family and her church friends.
Mrs. Davis-Byrd is survived by her daughter, Kammi Davis of Springfield; grandchildren, Jarrod Dykema, Brennen Davis-Cook and Addisynn Lewis, all of Springfield; great-granddaughter, Antonia Davis-Gauen; siblings, Michele “Micki” (Rex) Rau of Donnellson and Mike (Barb) Davis of Sorento and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to her husband,she was preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Judy DeVaisher.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mrs. Davis-Byrd’s family. Please visit www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com to share memories of Mrs. Davis-Byrd, or to offer condolences to her family.
