Helen Louise Byrd
August 28, 1936 - August 17, 2019
Helen Louise Byrd, a resident of Blanchard (formerly Wynnewood, OK), was born to Ruby (Woodell) and John Adkins in Coalgate, OK on August 28, 1936. She passed away in Norman, OK on August 17, 2019 at the age of 82 years 11 months and 19 days. Helen grew up around Tupelo before spending time in California, then returning to Oklahoma for the last 59 years. Mrs. Byrd had worked at Viskase in Pauls Valley and also Glowlight in Wynnewood for many years. She married Junior Byrd in 1975 and they spent the rest of her life together. She was preceded in death by a son - Robby Sweetin, 2 grandchildren, 2 brothers, and a sister. She is survived by her husband Junior Byrd of Blanchard, OK; 5 daughters - Jolynn Mikeska and husband Marcus of McKinney, TX; Sherry Sweetin-Powell and husband Danny of Newcastle, OK; LuQuita Sweetin of Noble, OK; Gayla Seaney of Wynnewood, OK; Tina Bailey and husband Paul of Ft. Worth, TX; Son - Terry Sweetin and wife Deanne of Montrose, CO; 2 brothers - Dougan Adkins of Maysville, OK; Tommy Adkins of Mount View, Wyoming; 11 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Services will be held on Wednesday August 21, 2019 Graveside at Oaklawn Cemetery in Wynnewood, OK at 9 AM with Rev. John Russell officiating. Services are under the direction of DeArman Funeral Home of Wynnewood. Please send online condolences to www.dearmanfuneralhome.com
Helen Louise Byrd, a resident of Blanchard (formerly Wynnewood, OK), was born to Ruby (Woodell) and John Adkins in Coalgate, OK on August 28, 1936. She passed away in Norman, OK on August 17, 2019 at the age of 82 years 11 months and 19 days.... View Obituary & Service Information