Devoted wife and mother, Mrs. Byrd was also a faithful follower of Jesus Christ all her life. She loved to sing in choirs and, with talent inherited from her father, Mildred could really thump the upright bass!
She loved the Columbus churches she attended throughout the years from North Highland Assembly to Evangel Church, and eventually to Edgewood Assembly nearer her home. Making friends everywhere she went, God used Mildred Byrd’s devotion to Jesus to bring many to a deeper relationship with himself. It is sometimes said that Mildred had a red phone which Jesus answered on the other end.
Born September 10th, 1931 in Alabama City, AL, to Alvin Deward Eller and Flonnie Joyce Gunter Eller.
Mrs. Byrd is a graduate of Jordan High School.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Roy Daniel Byrd, Sr., and her two sisters Doris and Jean.
Mrs. Byrd is survived by her sons Danny (Peggy) and Chris, and by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, Mill Room, 4071 Macon Street, Columbus, GA 31907 on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 1:30PM. Family will visit with friends on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 from 12:30PM to 1:30PM. Graveside service will follow at Parkhill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice House of Columbus.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.shcolumbus.com for the Byrd family.
