Jacquelynn Dungee-Byrd

January 28, 1953 - October 5, 2019

Jacquelynn Dungee-Byrd, 66, slipped away in to the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday October 5th, 2019 at Henrico Doctors Hospital Richmond, VA. She is preceded in death by her parents, Herbert Washington Dungee, and Betty Dudley Dungee, sister Marlene Dungee Brown, sister in law Glenda Gayle Dungee, and brother Herbert Willis Dungee. Jacquelynn was born on January 28, 1953, to the late Herbert Washington Dungee and the late Betty Dudley Dungee. She was the fifth of eight children. She received her elementary education at Second Mount Olive Elementary School, Little Plymouth, VA. She attended Central High School, King and Queen Court House, VA where she graduated in 1971. Her favorite subject was English; she had inner talent of writing and wrote the class poem for her graduating senior class. She began employment with VCU Health Systems in Richmond, VA as a temporary employee before accepting a permanent position of which she dedicated 47 years of service. Early within her employment she played third base on a softball team sponsored by MCV Patient Accounting. She had a throw so powerful, that often her team mates were afraid to catch. During her employment she was widely known for her attention to detail, outgoing and frank personality, friendly smile, and promptness. Jacquelynn committed her life to Christ and was baptized in the year of 1961 at Second Mount Olive Baptist Church in Little Plymouth, Va. Sis or Jackie, as she was so fondly called was the Sunday School Secretary in her teen years. Singing was Jackie’s ministry. She had a beautiful soprano voice and loved to use her gift whenever there was an opportunity. She sang in many venues with her siblings, “The Dungee Family Singers”. She was a former member of the Second Mount Olive Baptist Church “Young People’s Choir” and sing also with the Women’s Day Choir for several years. She moved to Richmond where she joined the Fifth Baptist Church family under the leadership of Rev. Earl M. Brown, Pastor. She became a member of the Earl M. Brown Ensemble, a choir founded by her sister Marlene, a choir group named after the pastor. She was an active and faithful member of the Southside Rappahannock Baptist Association Choir, currently accompanied by her brother Marcellus. She was a dedicated choir member and lifetime member of the Mission Society. Though she was actively engaged in service activities at Fifth Baptist, she remained a loyal member and supporter of Second Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Jackie leaves to cherish her memory and continue her legacy of love, one son, Daryl Dungee, one daughter, Adrienne Byrd; Sisters - Delores Dungee-Anderson, Yvonne Dungee, Delva Dungee-Baytops , Carla Dungee-Drumgold,brother Marcellus Dungee, Brothers in law –George Anderson, Ernest Baytops, Oris K. Drumgold, Junius Brown , Nieces – Pamela Major, Cynthia Dungee-Anderson, Erin Brown, Andrea Dungee, Nicara Brown, Michelle Dungee, Staci Dungee. Nephews – Timothy Brown, Marcus Dungee, James Anderson, Timothy Anderson, Kennard L. Drumgold, Ian Brown, Kevin Dungee-Anderson; Great Nieces – Kailah Evans, Briana Dungee, Maliyah Epps; Great Nephews – Jaeden Perini –Anderson, Michael Dungee, Timothy Anderson II, Camden Dungee-Mason, Caeden Ellington, Christian Epps; Special Family Friends – Angel Walker, Ava and Amira Walker, Maleah Walker, Helen Tucker, Janice Piercy; Special Nephews – Isaiah and Deonte Beasley; and a host of other special cousins, friends, and “sister friends.” A funeral service will be held at 11 AM, Friday, October 11th at Fifth Baptist Church Richmond, VA with a viewing one hour prior to the service. A public viewing will be held 5-7pm Thursday, October 10th at Vincent Funeral Home, 417 11th St., West Point, with the family receiving friends from 5-6 PM.