Mrs. Andrea Kay (Harmon) Byars passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family and friends, on April 7, 2019, at the age of 53.

She is survived by her husband, Perry Byars; her mother, Evana Harmon of Huntsville; two children, Andrea (Zach) Huff of Huntsville and Micah (Heather) Byars of Waycross, Ga.; three brothers, Alan (Thelma) Harmon of Ridgeway, Va., Grady (Margret) Harmon of Huntsville and Stephan (Betsy) Harmon of Killen; as well as 13 nieces and nephews, Dakota, Raney, Clarke, Kara, Aeryn, Jackson, Preston, Nathaniel, Zachary, Scott, Sean, Spencer and Samuel.

She is preceded in death by her father, Jack Harmon, of Huntsville.

She was born on Dec. 22, 1965, in Hammond, Ind. to Jack and Evana Harmon. She graduated from Hardin County High School in 1984 and received her associate’s degree from Florida College in 1986. On June 26, 1987, she married the love of her life, Perry Byars. They lived in Lakeland, Fla. for 12 years before moving to Oak Grove, Fla.

She was a stay at home mother who was active in the PTA and the community. She also worked as a substitute teacher for six years and as a health technician at Northview High School for eight years. She was a generous, loving and caring individual with an infectious laugh.

She cared deeply for her family and friends and would do anything to help those around her. She was a dedicated Northview FFA mom. She faithfully worked with the students and chaperoned various trips and competitions that the students attended. She was an active and dedicated member of Oak Grove Church of Christ.

Funeral services were held April 8, 2019, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in Atmore.

Visitation was held April 8 from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel. Brad Sullivan officiated the ceremony.

Active pallbearers were Jackson Byars, Brandon Berry, Frank Smarr, Travis Harrison, Nathan Smarr, James Sullivan, Jacky Byars and Taylor Bethea.

Interment was held in Oak Grove Cemetery following the service.

In lieu of flowers, Mrs. Kay requested that donations be sent St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

The family would like to thank Emerald Coast Hospice for their care and dedication.

Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.