Velma Byrd

LaFAYETTE — Velma Hughes Coulter Byrd, 95, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, July 23, 2018. She was born to the late Glenn and Charlsie Owens Hughes in LaFayette and was a charter member of Ridgeview Baptist Church, where she played the piano and organ for many years. Velma retired from Walker County after many years of employment, and was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend, who will be greatly missed. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, John Coulter and J. D. Byrd; daughter, Sharon Carney; grandson, Chad Coulter; sister, Vivian Sanders and brothers, Shields, Herman, Fay, and Julian Hughes. Velma is survived by her son, Larry (Brenda) Coulter; sister, Vera (Rev. George) Palmer; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 25, 2018, in McIntyre Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, make donations to Alzheimer's Association or McIntyre Cemetery. Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home-LaFayette. An online register book may be signed at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com