Jeanene Byram

Ms. Jeanene Byram, age 80, a resident of Kingston, Tennessee and formerly of Redwood Falls, Minnesota and Big Bear Lake, California passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024, at her home. She was born April 19, 1944, in Redwood Falls, Minnesota and especially during her early years, enjoyed spending time at her grandparents’ farm there. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Redwood Falls, Minnesota. She was a retired Security Officer with the Orange County Unified School District in Orange County, California where she also additionally volunteered, because she loved being with the kids there. Being the joy and life of the party, Jeanene loved to sing, especially Karaoke. She loved Elvis but loved to sing and “channel” Patsy Cline. She also enjoyed cooking, sewing, and spending time with her family and friends. Her loved ones are comforted by her being in Heaven with her fur companion “Tilly”. She was preceded in death by her parents, “Pete” & Marge Byram; brothers, Jim Byram, Don Byram, and Rick Byram; and sisters, Marj Byram and Charlene Byram.

Survivors include:

Daughter: Jenny Phillips (Justin) of Kingston, TN

Son: Mark Reynolds (Victoria) of El Segundo, CA

Grandson: Sean Phillips

And numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Cremation arrangements have been made and no formal services are being held. Her ashes will be laid to rest privately by her family in Redwood Falls, Minnesota. An online register is available at www.evansmortuary.biz. Evans Mortuary of Rockwood, Tennessee is serving the family of Ms. Jeanene Byram.