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1925
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2020
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Sophie Byrd Obituary
She moved to Blytheville, Arkansas, at a young age, and later moved to Muncie, Indiana; finally settling in Michigan City, Indiana, where she met the "love of her life," her beloved husband, Reverend Avance 'Ace" Byrd. To this union was born five children.
She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Rev. Avance Byrd; her parents, Will and Annie L. Long; brothers, R.C. Long, Aaron Long, Eddie Long Sr., William Long, Henry Long, Louis Long and Ivory Long; sisters, Annie M. Henry, Lula Long and Ocie Anderson; special cousin, Homer Lee Miller; and her godson, James Reddix.
She leaves to cherish her precious memories, two loving daughters, Henrietta (Theophilus) Sandidge and Vernessa Louise (Walter) Fry; three sons, Sylvester Godfrey Byrd, Avance Byrd II and Aron Byrd; grandchildren, Tameka (Aaron-deceased) Flores, Felicia (Dwayne) Lewis, Osborne (Amber) Gainer, Avance Trenton Byrd III, Troy (Yvette) Sandidge and Katrina Hines; great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, friends and her Pastor, Elder Jeffery E. Allen; and the entire Logan Park Family.
Visitation will be Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, from 2-6 p.m. at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church (Dr. Stanley Mason), 123 Helen Street, Michigan City, Indiana. Due to COVID-19, funeral services is for family only, Friday, December 18, 2020, at 11 a.m. at Logan Park Assembly of Christ, 1513 Polk Street, Gary, Indiana, Elder Jeffery Allen, officiating. Interment will be at Swan Lake Memorial Gardens, 5700 U.S. 20, Michigan City, Indiana.
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Marge Dwyer
December 23, 2020
I had the pleasure of working with Sophie and Avance in the late 60's. Sophie and Avance were tireless in their support of their community. They helped establish the first Head Start program and inspired me and my collegue to start a program supporting the sister of children in the Head Start program. I remember Sohie's sweet potato pies (the best!), sold at the Pullman factory to raise money for Head Start and the girl's club. She was an inspiration to all of us and I remember her fondly.
Winona Brown
December 16, 2020
Henrietta,
I am sending my condolences to you and your family in the loss of your dear Mother. May God continue to bless and keep each of you in His loving care. Cherish your memories and always remember Earth has no sorrow Heaven cannot heal.
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