Nancy Byers

Graveside services and interment for Nancy Caren Byers, age 65 of Cookeville, were held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday March 16 at Cookeville City Cemetery. Dr. Charles McCaskey officiated. The family received friends Tuesday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home. Nancy passed away Friday evening March 12, 2021 at her home. She was born February 28, 1956 in Gainesville, GA to the late George Ray Townsend and Nancy Jo Fowler Nancy retired from the City of Cookeville as benefits coordinator with over 27 years of service. She was a former member of the Cookeville Jaycess and Upper Cumberland Horse Back Riders Association. She is survived by her husband Gary Byers; son, Justin (Rachel) Lytal of Knoxville, daughter, Loren (Jonathan) Korch of Charlotte, NC; step-sons, Gary (Amy) Byers of Murfreesboro, Michael Byers of Oak Ridge; sister, Tina (Ron) Thurman of Cookeville; step-sisters, Kathy Fowler of Cookeville, Mym Fowler of Outer Banks, NC, Becky Michael of Daily City, CA; grandchildren, Palmer and Sutton Lytal, Emery and Nora Korch, Morgan Byers; nephews, Jason Courtney of Cookeville, Blake Thurman (fiance, Alyssa Westmoreland) of Cookeville, and Parker Thurman of Arcata, CA. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister, Linda Diane Spencer; and step-father, Robert Fowler. Nancy's family wishes to express their appreciation to Avalon Hospice for their care and compassion. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cookeville/Putnam County Animal Shelter, 2650 Gainesboro Grade, Cookeville, TN 38501. Hooper Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. (931)526-6111 Share your thoughts and memories at www.hhhfunerals.com.