Helen Vanessa Byars (Reb)
Helen Vanessa Byars (Reb), 65, passed away on March 2, 2025, at her residence in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
She was born on Nov. 6, 1959, in Chattanooga, to Juliette B Moore and Richard Moore, Sr.
Helen was a graduate of Brainerd High School, where she was a member of the track team. She worked as a childcare provider with Lynn’s Playpen and JBM Cleaning Services. Helen was a member of Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by both her parents, Juliette and Richard Moore; Harrison Byars, Sr. (Grandfather), Helen Byars (Grandmother), Lucille (Richmond) Moore (Grandparents), Diane Jenkins (Aunt), Harrison Byars, Jr. (Uncle), Lucille Welch (Aunt), Carol Byars (Aunt), Laura Harris (Aunt), Linda Byars (Aunt), Candace Garrett (Niece), and Zye’Tiana Thomas (Great Niece).
She leaves precious memories to her husband, Frank Usher, Jr; daughter, Tera Moore (Ferris); sons, Brian Langford (Catherine), Kyle Hubbard (Casie); stepsons, Frank Usher, Jr., Jarious Usher, and Kwamaine Usher; stepdaughter, Chandra Johnson; grandsons, LeJuane Norris, Jaylin Norris, DeJuane Norris Jr., and Kyle Hubbard, Jr; granddaughters, Zoe Langford, Peyton Langford, and Kylie Hubbard; great grandsons, Tyreon Bell and Jaydence Norris; great-granddaughters, Zyn'Dayah Norris, Teriyah Norris, Alayah Norris and Ariannah Norris; brothers, Vincent Moore, Richard Moore (Angel), and Malcolm Moore (Torita), sisters, Darlene Smith (Devoris) and Debbie Newson; aunt, Joyce Slaughter; nephews, Brandon Moore, Alex Moore, D'Angelo Newson, Kenneth Jones, and Zachery Moore; nieces, Lakeisha White, April Moore, Nikia Jones, Richandra (Martravous) Broadnax, Kia Ruffin, and Cydney Moore; a host of cousins and friends.
A memorial celebration of Helen's life will take place on Friday, March 14, at 3 p.m. in the chapel of John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., Chattanooga, 423 622-9995.