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Kendell Byrd Obituary

Kendell Renee Byrd

1982 - 2012

Biloxi

Kendell Renee Byrd, 30, of Biloxi, died Sunday, September 23, 2012 in Biloxi.

Kendell was previously employed by Grand Casinos Biloxi and Gulfport, and by Hard Rock Casino in Biloxi. She is a graduate of the Central Florida School of the Arts where she majored in cosmetology and excelled especially in makeup and hair styling.

Kendell's interesting and often inspiring outlook on life could always be found in the many journals she kept and in the love of her children. She was a beautiful person inside and out and her smile would light up a room. She will be forever missed by all who knew her, including her loving dog, Kali.

Kendell was preceded in death by her daughter, Angel Byrd-Davis, father, David Melvin Byrd of Gulfport, her brother, Daniel Manemann of Biloxi, and her great-grandparents, Arnold "Dusty" and Eloise Maddox of Gulfport and James and Berniece Rouse of Saucier.

Survivors include her two children, Devin and Tyler Byrd-Davis of Gulfport, long-time partner, Jessie Davis of Gulfport, her parents, Tracey and George Manemann of Biloxi, a sister, Angela Stucker of San Antonio, TX, grandparents, Wanda Sue and Richard Smith of Ocean Springs and Melvin and Bettie Byrd of Gulfport, aunts, Theresa Lees of Warner Robins, GA, Ann Atkins and Toni Moran of Gulfport, and many cousins, aunts, and uncles.

The family will hold a private ceremony at a later date. Greatly appreciated on Kendell's behalf would be memorial donations to the Wildlife Care and Rescue Center (WCRC), P.O. Box 4424, Biloxi, MS 39535.. Memories may be shared at www.riemannfamily.com.

Published by The Sun Herald on Sep. 25, 2012.
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Thought of you today. Really miss seeing your smile. I wish I could of talked to you longer at BVE on Meet the Teacher night. Love you and your sweet boys! Fly high beautiful soul

April Stonebraker

School

August 4, 2021

Kendell was a childhood friend of mine. I just recently learned of her passing years later. I remember her being so kind hearted and loved to be around her and her mother. They were my neighbors at one point. I remember sitting in her room as she was trying to teach me how to write bubble letters. Lol. We danced our hearts out to purple rain in the living room, and her and her mother gave my dog cpr when he was hit by a car. She was a wonderful soul and beautiful girl that turned into a beautiful woman. I will never forget her contagious smile. Rip kendell...until we meet again!

Wendy Kennedy

Friend

April 14, 2021

Hey momma.

Tyler Davis

Son

April 4, 2021

Hi Butterfly Angel❤. You are in my thoughts. You have so many friends thinking of you. Keep watching down on your mom..she really misses you and loves you so much. Love Diane

Diane Punzo

September 23, 2018

Michael "Nic" Nicoletti

November 6, 2017

Michael "Nic" Nicoletti

November 6, 2017

Hi, baby. Just want to tell u I I MISS YOU MADLY. I love you to the Moon! Mama

Mama

January 30, 2016

Hi Kendell. Just thinking of you today. I know how much your mom misses you every second of everyday. I know that you are in Heaven watching over her and your boys, who getting so grown up and handsome.you would be very pro
ud of them. Keep watching over us. Love Diane

Diane Punzo

September 23, 2015

Hi Dear Kendell, it has been one long year. Us and your mother have really missed you. We know you are safe and happy. Please, please watch over your mom..send her some signs that you ar ok and right by her all the time..your boys are beautiful!! Love Diane

Diane Punzo

September 24, 2013

Hey, Kendell! Happy Late Birthday. Your Mama and I went to see you yesterday and brought you some flowers. She made you a beautiful arrangement. There was a note there from Tyler; we put it under your stone so it could stay there out of the elements. She misses you desperately, but I know you are okay up there rocking your little girl...Send your Mama a hug every now and then; she can use them!

July 3, 2013

Happy Birthday ( one day late!!). I think of you often. Keep watching over your mom she misses you so much, but is trying to cope.. Please give her strength!! Love Diane

Diane Punzo

July 1, 2013

Merry Christmas thinking of you today..love Diane

diane punzo

December 25, 2012

Merry Christmas!!! thinking of you today..Love Diane

diane punzo

December 25, 2012

Please Watch over your mom, she had a very sad day. . You are in my thoughts, you have a wonderful loving mother who misses you so much and many friends who feel the same.. Love you Kendell !!

Diane Punzo

December 1, 2012

Saw Jessie and the boys at the school program the other night. Tyler did SO GOOD! They are both absolutely precious :) I can see the same light sparkle in their eyes that I ALWAYS saw in yours. Keep watching over them and your sweet sweet momma. I LOVE AND MISS YOU BYRD LEGS!!!!!

Sara Moleski

October 31, 2012

I had lunch with your Mama this week...she is sure missing you. Keep an eye on her, okay?
Barbara

October 26, 2012

Thinking of your mom and precious boys today.

Karen Taylor

October 26, 2012

Dear Tracey and George,

I am so sorry to hear about your precious Kendell. I don't get the paper and just read about it today. I can't even imagine your pain. I remember Kendell sitting on the floor by your desk, Tracey, patiently waiting for you to get off work...she was an itty bitty thing and we could barely see her little head above the desk. She really didn't like RC...

Kendell was a beautiful, free spirit. She left her two children for you to cherish.

So how do you say, “Good Bye?”

How do you say good bye; to your child; to your daughter; to that beautiful little miracle who you brought into this world?

How do you say good bye to your little girl; your best friend; the mother of your grandchildren?

How do you go on, knowing that you won't see your precious child again, this side of Heaven?

I think the answer is, you don't every really say good bye.

Kendell will always live on…

She will be looking at you from her childrens' faces.

She will be looking back at you; in the shape of your nose/her nose, your eyes/her eyes, your smile/her smile…

When you feel a breeze; it will be her angel wings, brushing against you, reminding you…”Mama, I am still here.”

Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry.

Barb

October 13, 2012

Mama

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Mama

October 10, 2012

Wanted you to have your babies school pictures. I had to steal them off Facebook, lol. We miss you so much but I will see you real soon. I love you, mt Gil. Mama

Tracey Manemann

October 10, 2012

I wish I could buy just one more ticket on our roller coaster....

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I'll never forget the many laughs we had on so many occassions. You were always so beautiful inside and out. And any minute in your presence was a good one. May you rest in peace and may strength be with your boys and your family!

Alisha Paris

October 3, 2012

My God, it has been 1 week and a day since you left me. I can't bear this...I miss you so badly. My beautiful girl, my best friend. I love you more than life. Oh God, I miss you so much. "How do I live without you". My pain without you far out ways anything that happened in your life. You are my life and I can barely make it through each day...I miss you so much...I love you, my baby girl..Mama.

October 1, 2012

May you rest in peace & join God's minions.

October 1, 2012

Tricia

September 30, 2012

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

TAMMY Pruitt

September 29, 2012

Hi Kendell, you will alway be a part of our lives and will be missed. I was laughing the other day remembering when you bleached my hair for like eight hours..I was quiet worried, but turned out fine. Stay close to Daniel!! Love you Diane

Diane Punzo

September 29, 2012

Our prayers are with you and the boys.

Tim lori matt Gray

September 29, 2012

Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 65:2.

CJ.GA

September 29, 2012

May God "surround and comfort" Kendell's family and friends during this time of grief.

Friends from New York

September 28, 2012

good bye kendell, you will be missed.RIP

sammy reed

September 27, 2012

Kendell,
Where do I begin.....? You were one of the first people to show me the meaning of "true friendship", you were the one who taught me to dance, and you were the one who taught me to LOVE life, you are the one I remember so fondly throughout my childhood memories.
One memory I cherish today is the afternoon we spent walking through Live Oak Cemetery in Selma when we were eleven during your short stay there. We were fascinated by reading all the stories on the tombstones and decided when we become angels we will have an amazing story that others will want to read too. Well… your story is even more amazing than I could have imagined!
You have lived such a blessed life, full of adventure and love and you had the opportunity to touch so many lives in so many different ways. You gave this world two of the most precious gifts imaginable and they are the little men you call your sons. You also gave a gift to Ms. Tracey that no one else will ever replace and that was the gift to be called mom and you gave me the blessing of calling you my friend. So, Kendell….. You did make it….. You have that amazing story that others will want to read.
I love you Kendell!

Anita Wise Egbert

September 26, 2012

I Love you so much!!I will see you again, and you rest in peace now.

Ann Atkins

September 26, 2012

Kendall u were my sister,the godmohther of my lil angels,i will always love u soooo much...and will miss u dearly ...i love you girl with all of my heart and soul,u will always be missed by all of us...luv u always Reanna

Reanna Balog

September 25, 2012

You will always be here in our hearts.until we meet again P.M.L,ALWAYS, RIP...

GUY COPOUS

September 25, 2012

I love you so much, Kendell. I will never forget what an awesome cousin you were to me. I will always remember you doing my nails, running out of gas on the interstate, and going to Pensacola just so you could tan on a nice beach. Please shine down on your mom and boys as well as the rest of the family. You are such a beautiful person inside and out. You are in a much safer place now and free from all the cruelty that our world has. I miss you and will always have a place in my heart for you.

April DePalo

September 25, 2012

Kendell, you will always live in our Hearts and Prayers>Blessings of peaceful hearts for your loved ones>

Harry Sr. and Carole Lees

September 25, 2012

Hi my Dear friend . I haven't seen you in a while but I know your in peace. I will never forget that sweet girl you were growing up. RIP Sweetheart

Jamie Graham

September 25, 2012

This seems so unreal :( I will never forget my sweet friend that taught me how to dance in the rain!! Mrs. Tracey I am so so sorry for your loss, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Please let me know if there will be any type of service, I wouldn't miss it. RIP Kendell Byrd Legs, I LOVE YOU!

Sara Moleski

September 25, 2012

Our prayers are with you & your family.
Sincerely, April, Sterling, & Channing

April Stonebraker

September 25, 2012

Kendall,

You were a beautiful soul inside and out.... Your beauty will be missed deeply by many people that loved you... Keep being that HUGE bright star that we all know, but now that your Heaven we will see you every night looking over us..... You will be deeply missed bright STAR!!

Crissy Bengochea

September 25, 2012

I haven't seen you in forever. I am saddened by this news. We were really close in jr high. I would go to your house every morning before school and we would hang on the weekends. I pray for peace and comfort for your sweet mother and your sweet angels. Spread your wings and fly! May you rest in peace.

Kristin Stachura

September 25, 2012

Rest in Peace Kendell. My prayers are with her boys, Jessie, her mom and family. May God get you all through this tough time. I've known Kendell since JR High. She was always very outgoing and nice to me. I will never forget that.

GiSelle Plescia

September 25, 2012

I will dearly miss you my baby girl. You will always one of my kids.I know you can have peace now. i love you always and forever.You are my heart and I will never let you go.

Toni Moran

September 25, 2012

May God wrap you in his arms so you may feel the warmth as you rest in peace.

Brenda Palmer

September 25, 2012

Kendell, we haven't been close in many years, but when we did hang out, you were a great friend! We had many a good time together back in the day! Prayers are incoming for your family, and your children! You will always be missed, and thought of! May you rest in peace!

Matthew Sutton

September 25, 2012

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