Miriam Byrd-Nethery

Miriam Byrd-Nethery (May 17, 1929 – January 6, 2003) was an American actress. Her film roles included Bound for Glory (1976) and Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III and Across Five Aprils (both 1990). Personal life Byrd-Nethery was one of five siblings born in Lewisville, Arkansas to Daniel Thompson "Tom" Nethery and Ruby Estelle Byrd. She was married to Clu Gulager. Their sons are John and Tom Gulager. Byrd-Nethery died in Los Angeles on January 6, 2003, at age 73 following a long battle with a brain tumor, which had also cost her sight in one eye. Filmography Mr. T and Tina (1976 TV) – Miss Llewellyn The Big Bus (1976) – Farmer's Wife Bound for Glory (1976) – Sick Woman – Water-Swallowing Scene (as Miriam Byrd Nethery) Victory at Entebbe (1976 TV) – Nun's Ward Nickelodeon (1976) – Aunt Lula Deadly Game (1977 TV) – Polly Just Me and You (1978 TV) – Connie Steel Cowboy (1978 TV) – Waitress Like Normal People (1979 TV) – Billie Angel Dusted (1981) (TV) Lies (1985) – Night Nurse (credited as Miriam Byrd Nethery) Walk Like a Man (1987) – Toy Store Cashier The Offspring (aka From a Whisper to a Scream; 1987) – Eileen BurnsideSummer Heat (1987) – Aunt PattyAct II (1987 TV) – Dede McKennaStepfather II (aka The Stepfather 2: Make Room for Daddy; 1989) – Sally JenkinsLeatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III (1990) – Mama SawyerDan Turner, Hollywood Detective (aka The Raven Red Kiss-Off; 1990 TV) – Motel ManagerAcross Five Aprils (aka Civil War Diary (USA: video title; 1990)) – Ellen CreightonIn the Line of Duty: Ambush in Waco (1993 TV) – HarrietVic (short film; 2006) – Mary Kay (final film role)