Juanita F. Byrns

July 19, 1927 - May 19, 2020

Juanita F. Byrns, 92, passed away on Tuesday, May 19th, 2020 in her home in Clinton. The Byrns family is being assisted by The Clinton-Chapel Snell Zornig Funeral Homes and Crematory in planning a private memorial service. Juanita was born in Cincinnati, OH on July 19th, 1927 to M. Louise and Turner Kirby. She attended local schools and continued her education in Alabama until she married James E Byrns on September 1st, 1948. Juanita enjoyed life as a home maker and was known for her quick wit, always equipped with a new joke. Juanita had a keen sense of humor and an optimistic, reassuring way with words for anyone in need. She was a formidable Poker player and held weekly games with her best friends for more than two decades. Juanita was a member of Mercy Auxiliary, PEO, and the Clinton Country Club. She loved reading, traveling, and spending time with her Doberman Heidi. Juanita will be remembered for her generous contributions to the local community. Juanita is survived by her son Mike (Tricia) Byrns, and daughters Cheryle (Jerry) Vilmont and Tamara Olsen (Rick Johnson) and six surviving grandchildren; Christopher Byrns, Jamie Dean Glover, Tara Byrns Corbin, Sara Dean Guy, Alexander Olsen, Elizabeth Olsen and ten great-grandchildren. Juanita was preceded in death by her parents, brother Edgar, grandson Michael Olsen and her beloved husband James Byrns with whom she spent 71 loving years. Memorials can be made to The Clinton Humane Society and/or Clinton Community College Scholarship Fund.