Iris Sheree Parks Byrd, age 70, passed away on September 11, 2026. She was born on June 14, 1956, in Birmingham, AL, to the late Thomas Bentley Parks and Iris Johnston Parks.
Sheree worked as a dedicated dispatcher for Tyson Foods in Estill Springs, TN, for well over 30 years, serving faithfully since 1988. She truly loved her job and could never quite bring herself to retire; admittedly a bit of a workaholic who took great pride in her daily work.
Outgoing and full of life, Sheree never met a stranger. She was a content person who lived simply and never asked for much, finding her greatest joy in the people around her. Above all, Sheree was a devoted mother who loved her children deeply and cared for her family with all her heart.
Survivors include her son, Heath (Rhonda) Pass; her daughter, Mary (Phillip) Sanders; her brothers, Tommy Parks and Glenn Parks; and several beloved step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.
A memorial visitation will be held on Monday, September 14, 2026, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Higgins Funeral Home. Inurnment will take place at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Scottsboro, AL on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 11 AM.
Higgins Funeral Home is privileged to offer comfort, care, and support to the family of Sheree Parks Byrd.
Sheree was a wonderfull person to work with. Although we never had met in person we emailed and spoke on the phone weekly. My heart and prayers go out to her family. I had the privledge of working with her for serveral years. Sincerely your friend from Nephi Utah.
You are a wonderful lady and coworker, and will be greatly missed by all of us at Tyson,.
Mrs Rhonda hated hearing about the passing of your mother in law. Just wanted to let you know that you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers in the days and weeks ahead. God bless you all.
I am so sorry to hear this. I loved Sheree like a sister almost all of my life. She loved you guys so much. I have such great memories of her time in our family. I love you guys!