Juanita Byrum Obituary Juanita Lane Byrum October 3, 1923 - May 21, 2013 Carrsville - Juanita Lane Byrum, 89, widow of Alvin Thomas Byrum, passed away May 21, 2013. Born in Chowan County, NC, she was a daughter of the late Herbert Herrell and Lillie Phthisic Lane and was predeceased by a brother, Herbert R. Lane. She was retired after 27 years from Isle of Wight County where she served as Assistant County Administrator, Zoning Administrator, Secretary to Planning Commission, Secretary to Board of Zoning Appeals, Secretary to Wetland Board, and Acting County Administrator for a time in 1987. She was believed to have been the first female Zoning Administrator in Virginia. Mrs. Byrum was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Jo Ann B. Underwood and her husband, Fred of Franklin; a son, Donald A. Byrum and his wife, Linda, of Carrsville; four grandchildren, William J. "Billy" Harrison, Christopher Allen Stephenson, Donald Jeffrey Byrum, and Micki B. Mueksch; seven great-grandchildren, Mallorie Byrum, Elizabeth Harrison, Bailey Stephenson, Brady Stephenson, Abby Stephenson, Hope Mueksch, and Abby M. Mueksch. A funeral service will be held at 2 pm Friday, May 24, 2013 at Wright Funeral Home with the Rev. James W. Browder, III officiating. Burial will follow in Beaver Dam Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 pm on Thursday at the funeral home and suggest memorials be made to the East Pavilion Discretionary Fund. www.wrightfuneralhome.org The Daily Advance -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/2096442 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/dailyadvance/name/juanita-byrum-obituary?id20249617 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/juanita-lane-byrum-rocky-mount-nc/ 4) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/jo-ann-b-underwood-franklin-va/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Juanita Lane Byrum, born on 3 October 1923, passed away on 21 May 2013. A retired public servant from Isle of Wight County, she was known for being one of the first female Zoning Administrators in Virginia. She is survived by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A funeral service for Juanita Lane Byrum was held on 24 May 2013. She was buried in Beaver Dam Baptist Church Cemetery. ### The Edited Obituary **Juanita Lane Byrum** **3 October 1923 - 21 May 2013** Carrsville - Juanita Lane Byrum, 89, widow of Alvin Thomas Byrum, passed away 21 May 2013. Born in Chowan County, NC, she was a daughter of the late Herbert Herrell and Lillie Phthisic Lane and was predeceased by a brother, Herbert R. Lane. She was retired after 27 years from Isle of Wight County, where she served as Assistant County Administrator, Zoning Administrator, Secretary to the Planning Commission, Secretary to the Board of Zoning Appeals, Secretary to the Wetland Board, and Acting County Administrator for a time in 1987. She was believed to have been the first female Zoning Administrator in Virginia. Mrs. Byrum was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Jo Ann B. Underwood and her husband, Fred, of Franklin; a son, Donald A. Byrum and his wife, Linda, of Carrsville; four grandchildren, William J. "Billy" Harrison, Christopher Allen Stephenson, Donald Jeffrey Byrum, and Micki B. Mueksch; seven great-grandchildren, Mallorie Byrum, Elizabeth Harrison, Bailey Stephenson, Brady Stephenson, Abby Stephenson, Hope Mueksch, and Abby M. Mueksch. A funeral service will be held at 14:00 on Friday, 24 May 2013, at Wright Funeral Home with the Rev. James W. Browder III officiating. Burial will follow in Beaver Dam Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 18:00 to 19:30 on Thursday at the funeral home and suggest memorials be made to the East Pavilion Discretionary Fund. www.wrightfuneralhome.org The Daily Advance ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Juanita Lane Byrum | |---------|-----------------------------------| | Age | 89 years | | Birth | 3 October 1923; Chowan County, NC | | Death | 21 May 2013; Carrsville, VA | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |------------------------------|----------------------|--------------------------------| | Juanita Lane Byrum | Decedent | Carrsville, VA | | Alvin Thomas Byrum | Spouse | -- | | Herbert Herrell Lane | Parent | -- | | Lillie Phthisic Lane | Parent | -- | | Jo Ann B. Underwood | Child | Franklin, VA | | Donald A. Byrum | Child | Carrsville, VA | | William J. Billy Harrison | Grandchild | -- | | Christopher Allen Stephenson | Grandchild | -- | | Donald Jeffrey Byrum | Grandchild | -- | | Micki B. Mueksch | Grandchild | -- | | Herbert R. Lane | Sibling | -- | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Juanita Lane Byrum was born on 3 October 1923 in Chowan County, NC. 2. She passed away on 21 May 2013 at the age of 89. 3. Mrs. Byrum was a retired public servant with 27 years of service in Isle of Wight County. 4. She held various positions, including Assistant County Administrator and Zoning Administrator, and was believed to be the first female Zoning Administrator in Virginia. 5. She was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church.