The Transylvania Times -

Joanna Shipman Byrd, 83, of Brevard, passed away Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, at her home.

A Brevard native, she was the daughter of the late Gertha F. and Mildred Hamilton Shipman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth D. Byrd; her sister, Virginia S. Manley; and her brother, Gertha E. Shipman.

Her loving survivors include her children, Kim Rogers (Steve), of Brevard, Kenny Byrd (Sheila), of Brevard and Lisa Dobbins (Al), of Mills River; grandchildren, Micah Rogers (Laurin), Jasmyn Denton (Lyle), Anna Travieso (Oliver), Brittany Byrd, Will Byrd, Kathe...