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Dorothy Byrd Obituary

Dorothy L. Byrd Eaton Rapids Age 86, went to be with the Lord on September 11, 2009; born January 28, 1923 in Paris, Tennessee to W. Alfred and Annie Ellis. Dorothy retired from Michigan State University. She was a loving homemaker who was devoted to her family and had a gift for cooking and baking for which she will be fondly remembered. She was a lifelong woman of faith and a charter member of Charity Baptist Church in Mason. She was preceded in death by her brother, William Ellis; and grandson, Michael Dewey. Surviving are her husband of 68 years, Walter H. Byrd; daughters, Joyce Peppel, Sue (Douglas) Brower and Kathy (Richard) Girth; grandchildren, Timothy (Melissa) Austin, Tamara Austin, Amanda Girth (Drew Thompson), Brandee (David) West, and R. Joshua (Stephanie) Girth; great-grandchildren, Brittany Austin, David West III, and Claire Girth; sister Catherine Cantrell; and her dearest aunt, Imogene Beasley. Private graveside service for the immediate and extended family will be held Tuesday, September 15, 11:00 a.m. in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, 4444 W. Grand River Avenue, Lansing, MI. The family will receive friends on Monday from 6-8 p.m. at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 900 E. Michigan Avenue, Lansing, MI. Those desiring may make contributions to Hospice of Lansing, 4052 Legacy Parkway, Ste. 2000, Lansing, Michigan 48911 in memory of Mrs. Byrd.

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Sep. 13, 2009.

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Sharon Richter

September 16, 2009

I just wanted to express how sorry I am for your loss. I remember her quiet way and smile when I was a child at chruch with my mom and then as an adult at church. We were lucky to have known her. Know your family is in my thoughts.

Catherine Cantrell

September 14, 2009

Sis, I will sure miss you and our Sunday evening talks. I am sure glad I got to visit with you all last summer. Sure wish I was able to be with you all at this time. Love your sis, Catherine and Family

Aimee Martin

September 13, 2009

My great-Aunt, sister of my Granny, We love and will miss you. Our prayers are with my uncle and cousins. May God comfort you all. Wish we could have been there for you guys. Love you all. Aimee (Beal) Martin amd family.

Tina Smith-Gavin

September 13, 2009

I have many fond memories of Mrs. Byrd from my childhood. I remember seeing her at church every Sunday. She always had a smile on her face and kind words for everyone. I was shocked to hear of her passing, but I know that she is in Heaven looking down on all of us and smiling still. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Stacie Lathrop-Varner

September 13, 2009

Dot..what a wonderful lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the Byrd family. May all the great memories of this wonderful lady bring your family comfort. She is now a beautiful angel with wings. Love you all..

September 13, 2009

Our precious Dorothy,

We loved you with all our heart..We will miss you so much..You were my big sister and Uncle Joe and Aunt Imogene's Daughter...Your family was our family..God Bless you and now your suffering is over.
In Loving memory
The Beasley Families and The Lathrop family.

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