Mildred "Louise" Boyde Byers was born December 14,1928 in Payne Springs, Texas to Johnnie Lee and Eula Belle Chitty Boyde. Louise passed from this life and joined a host of family and friends in heaven on March 12, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving children at the age of 94.
She attended Payne Springs school and Mabank ISD. Louise married her one true love Roy E. (Scooter) Byers Sr. December 14,1946. Louise had a special gift when it came to gardening, she could make anything come back greener and brighter. She loved baking your favorite dessert for your birthday or to say thank you. She also enjoyed reading books, her Bible and visiting with family and friends. Her faith in Jesus Christ was seen by all who knew her. She was a long time member of Payne Springs Baptist Church.
Preceding her in death were her parents, husband of 57 years and her very special son, Ronnie Dale; two brothers: JB Buck Boyde and Jimmy Glen Boyde; sisters, Eunice Cantrell, Opal Wallace, Helen Gamble, Joyce Salazar, and Mary Phillips, and one grandson, Nicky Ballard.
She is survived by sons, Roy Byers, Jr; special friend, Vernell of Blossom, TX, James Earl Byers and wife Nancy of Hallsville, TX; daughters, Betty and Randy Bailey of Caddo Mills, Barbara Cuevas of Payne Springs, Janie and Butch Carter of Payne Springs; sister, Linda Squire of Mesquite; 14 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; and 10 great great-grandchildren. Plus numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends.
Pallbearers will be Trey Carter, Donald Carter, Clayton Carter, Lynn Byers, Josh Ballard, and Jacob Gilstrap. Burial will be at Payne Springs Cemetery under the direction of Eubanks Funeral Home of Mabank with Bro. Philip Cook officiating.
