Jackie Byers

Jacqueline Sue Byers Goreville—Jackie Sue Byers, 48 of Goreville, passed away at her home surrounded by family at 6:23 AM on Thursday, October 18, 2012. Funeral services are to be held on Sunday, October 21, 2012 at 1:00 PM at Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with Rev. Lee Wollard officiating. Interment will follow in Busby Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, October 20, 2012 from 5-9 PM. Memorial donations are suggested either to Hospice of Southern Illinois or the family. Envelopes will be available during services or may be sent c/o Blue Funeral Homes, PO Box 411, Marion, IL 62959. Jackie was born in Elgin to Lowell & Betty (Throgmorton) Martin on Tuesday, January 14, 1964. She married Rodney Byers in Marion on Saturday, January 11, 1997; he survives of Goreville. Jacqueline is survived by her husband, Rodney; children, Josh McCabe of Yuma, AZ and Sarah & Matt Rogers of Danville; step-daughter, Hannah Byers of Makanda; beloved Australian Shepherd, Dolly; father, Lowell of Goreville; grandfather, Rueben Throgmorton of Goreville; brothers, Joe Martin of Goreville and Sam Martin of Paducah. Jackie was preceded in death by her mother, Betty and grandmother, Margie Throgmorton. She enjoyed riding her bicycle, camping, fishing, flea markets and spoiling her dog. Jackie loved spending time with her family and numerous friends. She will be missed throughout her community.