Mullins- Jacquelyn Norton Byrd, 88, died peacefully at her home on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 with her family by her side. She was born in Rocky Mount, N.C., a daughter of the late Norwood and Reba Strickland Norton. Mrs. Jackie, as she was affectionately known, touched many lives as a former teacher at Mullins High School. She was a member of Mullins Presbyterian Church and Delta Kappa Gamma. Mrs. Byrd was predeceased by her husband, Walter Byrd. She is survived by one son, David Byrd and his wife, Debi of Mullins, two brothers, Harry Norton and his wife, Nancy of Mullins and Lucian Norton and his wife, Jimmie of Nichols; three grandchildren, Rachel, Melissa, and Jacob Byrd, and two great-grandchildren, Jade and Raven Bullock. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Friday, February 24, 2012 at Meares Funeral Home in Mullins. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 25, 2012 at Mullins Presbyterian Church with Reverend Jason Brewer officiating. Burial will follow at Devotion Gardens. The family would like anyone who wishes to make memorial contributions to consider Mullins Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 671, Mullins, S.C. 29574 or Wildlife Action, Inc, P.O. Box 866, Mullins, S.C. 29574, or McLeod Hospice, 1203 E. Cheves Street, Florence, S.C. 29506. A message of condolence for the family may be left at mearesfh.com. Meares Funeral Home of Mullins is assisting the family with arrangements.