Helen Byrd

Mrs. Helen Massengill Byrd, age 89, of Benson, died peacefully at home on September 6 , 2016 with family by her side.  Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Friday at Rose and Graham Funeral Chapel in Benson.  Officiating will be Pastor Al Hocutt.  Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery.             Helen was born on April 25, 1927 in Johnston County to the late Jacob and Mary Ford Massengill. She retired after 21 years as a Financial Secretary with Benson Elementary School.  She then went on to work with the Benson Chamber of Commerce for several years.  She was a member of Benson United Methodist Church where she held the office of secretary and treasurer and was a faithful member of the Women’s Circle of Love.             She is survived by her husband of 66 years, H.V. Byrd Jr.; sons and daughters-in-law, Phil and Kathie Byrd of Hope Mills, Neil and Kathy Byrd of Benson; daughter and son-in-law, Pat and Bruce Bass of McGee’s Crossroads; grandchildren, Patti Byrd, Adam and wife, Kendra Byrd, Brittany Byrd and Jake Byrd; many nieces and nephews.             Family will receive friends Friday from 9:45 AM -10:45 AM at Rose and Graham Funeral Home in Benson prior to the service.             Flowers are welcome; however, memorials may be made to Benson United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 72, Benson, NC 27504 or Liberty Hospice of Dunn, 105 Hunt Valley Drive, Dunn, NC 28334.             The family would like to thank Mother’s caregivers for the love and compassion they gave Mom during her long illness.