Background
Byrd, Martha Jean was born on March 10, 1928 in Heathman, Mississippi, United States. Daughter of Gabe Edward and Lela Elizabeth (Ponder) Lee.
Byrd, Martha Jean was born on March 10, 1928 in Heathman, Mississippi, United States. Daughter of Gabe Edward and Lela Elizabeth (Ponder) Lee.
Bachelor of Arts Elementary Edition and Music, Millsaps College, 1950. Master of Arts in Elementary Edition and School Administration, Mississippi College, 1970, specialist in elementary education and administration, 1974. Certified administrator elementary education, Mississippi.
Teacher Indianola School, Mississippi, 1950-1952, Yazoo City public schools, Mississippi, 1953-1955, 64-69, Benton School, Mississippi, 1955-1962, Bentonia School, Mississippi, 1962-1964. Teacher Manchester Academy, Yazoo City, 1969-1972, principal, since 1972. Board of directors Yazoo Arts Council, 1978-1984.
Founder, president Mozart Music Club, since 1957.
Organist First Baptist Church, Indianola, 1946-1952, Yazoo City, 1954-1974.
Baptism should only be administered to individuals who are capable of understanding the true meaning of the rite and also capable of understanding faith.
Board directors Yazoo City Arts Council, 1978-1984. Founder, president Mozard Music Club, 1957-1987. Organist First Baptist Church, Indianola, 1946-1952, Yazoo City, 1954-1974.
Secretary Kings Daughters Hospital, board trustees. Member Foster Care Review Board. Member Mississippi Private School Educators Association (officer 1969), Mississippi Private School Association (board directors 1985), Mississippi Educators Association (state choral director 1963-1964), Yazoo City Chamber of Commerce.
Married William Early Byrd, June 3, 1952. Children: Beth, David, Neil.