Eloise Wolfsheimer

Eloise Lowery Wolfsheimer passed away on October 30, 2026, at the age of 99. Born on January 27, 1927, she lived a long life marked by warmth, kindness, and a caring spirit that touched those around her.

Eloise will be remembered as a happy, loving, and kind-hearted woman. She found joy in doing crafts of all kinds and delighted in creative pursuits that reflected her generous nature. She also loved to travel the country, embracing the experiences and memories that came with seeing new places. In her later years, she enjoyed the companionship of her friends at the Atrium, where they gathered every Friday afternoon to play cards and games and share book readings. These regular times together were a meaningful part of her life and spoke to her love of friendship and community.

Family was an important part of Eloise’s life. She is survived by her sons, Bryan Lee Byrd (Penny) and Mark Wolfsheimer. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Heather Star Byrd, Emma Eve Byrd, Ethan Wolfsheimer, and Adam Wolfsheimer; her great-great grandchildren, Siena Logan, Linaya DiNoto, and Tianna Wilder; and her great-great-great grandchildren, Franklin Childs, Gavi Luca, and Ronan McCutchen who carry forward her memory with love. Those who knew Eloise will remember the affection she gave so freely and the steady presence she was in the lives of her family.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Wesley Oliver Byrd and Allen A. Wolfsheimer; by her son, Barry Allen Byrd; by her father, Herbert Russell Lowery; by her mother, Elizabeth Jane Russell Lowery; and by her brothers, Russell Lowery and Lonny Lowery. Their memories remained part of the story of her life and the family she held dear.

A graveside service for Eloise Wolfsheimer will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Pine Crest Cemetery in Citronelle, Alabama.

Eloise’s life was one of love, friendship, and simple joys. She will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by her family and all who had the pleasure of knowing her.