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Evelyn BYRD Obituary
Age 85, of Dayton, went home to be with the Lord Monday,
July 19, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Evelyn was born October 10, 1935, to John and Nora Moore in Huntington, W. VA. She was raised by her loving grandparents, Enicke and LaSula Hardwicke on Maple Ave., in Huntington and was baptized at Desemi Baptist Church, as well as
attending Holderby School. Evelyn volunteered for the Salvation Army as a young girl. A young woman, she moved to Ohio, and was employed at American Standard and McCrory. The hobby Evelyn enjoyed most was fishing with family. She is preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Bobbie Jean; twin brother, Everett; sisters, Edna and Myrtle; best friend, Suzanne; and longtime companion, Willie P. Sr. Evelyn is survived by her loving children,
Lorene (TaVarre) Sanders, Char Oda, Dar (Daryl) Waits, Kathy (Steven) Pinson; sister, Flora Sanders; 18 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Celebration of Life services will be held Saturday, August 7, 2021, at Miami Shores Baptist Church, 4000 Vance Road, Moraine, OH 45439. Family will receive visitors from 11:00 am-12 Noon, with the Memorial Services at 12 Noon. Pastor Wayne Woody officiating. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be made at www.routsong.com.
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Patricia Sanders
August 5, 2021
Ms. Byrd was a beautiful and wonderful lady. She will be truely miss. Rest in Pradise
Lori Sanders
August 5, 2021
Ma, you will forever be missed!! We all were truly blessed with a soul as beautiful as yours. Thank you for being an outstanding Mother, and Grandmother, you are the best ever. You will be forever my #1 Gal. Thank you giving me life, and happiness. I miss you sooooo much. I send you my love from earth all the way to heaven. Until we meet again, love you Ma!
Love You Always, Lori
TaVarre
August 5, 2021
We will miss you dearly Nanna, you will remain in our hearts, and memories forever.
Love you always,
Your Son-n-law TaVarre.
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