Edna Mae "Red" Nelson Byars passed away July 2, 2019.

Edna was born January 9, 1932, in Woodville, OK to Tom and Lesline Nelson.
A lifetime resident of Marshall County, Edna was full of life and she lived it her own way.
Well known for her fearless spirit, big heart and colorful personality, she was notorious
for being a straight shooter, not holding back her opinion and telling it like it is.

Edna was a devoted homemaker with a nurturing soul and great sense of humor. She
lived to take care of others and always made people around her laugh.
A master at spades and dominoes, she enjoyed teaching others her "game secrets".
She liked listening to The Blues, working crossword puzzles, watching Maury Povich and reading romance novels.

But above all other things, Edna treasured her family and friends and was
fiercely protective of those she loved.

Edna leaves behind sons; Charles Byars (Mary) Houston, TX; Clifton Byars (Frances) Madill, OK;
Christopher Byars (Kecia) Studio City, CA; daughter, Marva Enriquez Sanger, TX.;
sisters Eather Hervey Madill, OK; Ruth McKinney Madill, OK; Carmen Kemp Tishomingo, OK;
a number of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Tom Nelson and Lesline Bryant; husband, Charlie Byars;
son, Carl Byars; brother, Wilmer (Bill) Nelson; sister, Bernice Watson and grandson; Austin Bryant "AB" Byars.

Her courage, generosity, and resilience will be missed by many.

"The ache for home lives in all of us, the safe place where we can go as we are and not be questioned." Maya Angelou

Pallbearers: Dexter Fields, Chad Roberts, Charles Don Byars, Charles "Chas" Byars, Carl Donte Byars
Robert Barnes, Ford Shelton, Cooper Shelton, Reggie Barnes and Win Shelton.