Biography: “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying. Neither shall there be no more pain for the former things are passed away.” Revelations 21:4
On Tuesday, August 21, 2023, at 10:30 a.m., Marie Kelly Byrd was called home to receive her reward from God. Marie was born on February 6, 1938 in Rowesville, SC. She was the ninth child of ten children (who all preceded her in death) born to the late Sam Kelly and Myrlene Raysor Kelly. Marie attended public school in Rowesville, SC. She was a seamstress at the sewing factories in Orangeburg county for most of her adult life. In her spare time, Marie’s passion was her flowers. At an early age, Marie became a member of Mays Chapel United Methodist Church, and her calling was singing. She served as president of the senior choir. She was a devoted member until her health started to decline.
In 1957, Marie was joined in holy matrimony to the late Paul Byrd, Sr. To this union, five children were born. Her only son, Paul Byrd Jr and son in-law, Robert Q. Berry Jr. preceded her in death.
To God be the Glory...
Although she has transitioned, precious memories will abide and never be forgotten by her four daughters: Gladys Byrd Summers of the home; Linda Byrd, Branchville, SC; Callie Byrd Felder (Prince) of District Heights Maryland; and Shelia Byrd-Berry (Robert) of Orangeburg, SC. One sister-in-law: Virginia Byrd, Branchville; two brothers-in-law, Jakie Byrd and Tommy Byrd both of Branchville, SC ten grandchildren: Joseph Jaron, Maurice Fredric (Krystal), Patrick Dante (Ashley), Kimberly Katrina, Sequoyah Raynard (Anansia), Natasha Monique, Rachanda Anedriea, Hezekiah III, Ramonica Andrea, Joshua Paul; eleven great-grandchildren: Sha’Keria, Kayla, Jayden; Jayda, Patrick; Tavaris, Tyson, Tristian; Khalil, Kai, and Cree; a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Her life will always be treasured and remembered by her friends and family.
Pallbearers Floral Bearers, Grandsons Granddaughters
If flowers grow in heaven,
Lord, pick a bunch for Grandma Marie.
Then place them in her loving arms,
And tell her they’re from me.
Tell her that I love and miss her,
And when she turns to smile,
Place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for a while.
Because remembering her is easy,
I do it every day,
But there’s an ache within my heart
that will never go away.
Acknowledgements
At a time like this, when sorrow invades the heart and home, we find comfort and strength in knowing that so many care. The family of the late Marie Kelly Byrd wishes to sincerely thank you for your kind expressions of love and caring gestures shown during our time of sorrow. May God richly bless each of you.
