Juanita Byrd, of Middleburg, FL, formerly of Knoxville, passed away June 24, 2017. She was a long-time member of Sharon Baptist Church. Juanita retired from Home Federal Bank after many dedicated years of service. She is preceded in death by her husband, Woodward H. Byrd; her parents, Bonnie and Homer Walker; and her brother, Allen Walker. She is survived by her son, Henry Byrd and his wife, Linda; granddaughters, Meredith Dunn and Stephanie Smith; 7 great-grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Norma Walker. In lieu of flowers, the family requests any memorials be made to Sharon Baptist Church, 7916 Pedigo Rd, Knoxville, TN 37938. Family and friends will meet at 10:45am, Friday at Woodlawn Cemetery, 4500 Woodlawn Pike, Knoxville, for a graveside service at 11:00am. The family will be present thirty minutes before the graveside to receive friends. Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel in charge of arrangements. Please leave online condolences for the Byrd family at www.mynattfh.com.