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Flossie Byrd Obituary
Monticello, FL - Dr. Flossie Marian Byrd, 92, of Monticello finished her earthly course Tuesday, March 17, 2020. In consideration of the COVID-19 implications, the family will hold Graveside services at the John Byrd Family Cemetery this Saturday at 12 noon. Viewing-visitation will be Friday 5:00-6:00 p.m. at Northside Church of Christ. Dr. Byrd was a 1944 graduate of Howard Academy High and a 1948 graduate of FAMC (now, FAMU). She earned a Master's degree from Penn State and was awarded her PhD from Cornell University. Dr. Byrd was the First Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Prairie View A&M University, Texas. The consummate educator, Dr. Byrd insisted that each child she encountered excel in all of their educational pursuits. Her love and legacy will be treasured forever by her siblings: Margaret B. Jones, Almedia B. Locklear, Smythe "Smitty", Wayne Calvin (Gwen), Rubia, Clarice, Claude, Mary, Harold and Clinton (Beverly) Byrd; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and countless friends. She was predeceased by her parents, John and Lizzie Smith Byrd and siblings, Johnny B. and Chris Byrd and Juanita Byrd Johnson. TILLMAN OF MONTICELLO (850-997-5553) is serving the Byrd family.
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Debra Sapenter
October 29, 2020
Rest In Peace Dr. Byrd.
Rosetta
May 25, 2020
Rest in peace Dr.Byrd
Demi
April 24, 2020
Blessings to her family from PVAMU.
Georgia Ackerman
March 30, 2020
Dr. Byrd generously shared her knowledge. Grateful for the time spent with her. May her family and loved ones be comforted by memories of the joyful times together and know her legacy will continue to shine.
Pam Gooden
March 28, 2020
My condolences to the family
Dr. Byrd, I enjoyed our conversation last year. I didnt realized it would be our last conversation. I was so hoping to talk with you again. I am sorry I didnt call to check on you more often. You always gave me great advice, and I will forever cherish your words of encouragement. Thank you, As I would always close out our conversations...Take care, Pam
Pam Gooden
March 28, 2020
Dr. Byrd, I enjoyed our conversation last year. I didnt realized it would be our last conversation. I was so hoping to talk with you again. I am sorry I didnt call to check on you more often. You always gave me great advice, and I will forever cherish your words of encouragement. Thank you, As I would always close out our conversations...Take care, Pam
Lynell Williams
March 25, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Chris Anderson
March 23, 2020
Smitty and family,
So sorry for your loss. May the Lord be with you.
Chris Anderson
Shirley S
March 22, 2020
Tiffini Byrd, my thoughts and prayers extended to you and your family in such of time. I pray for God continued strength and everlasting peace to all of you. God Bless. Shirley, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority
Myrtis Leffall
March 21, 2020
God bless the family of this beautiful lady. She was dedicated to her cause with a spirit of love. I am a home economists graduate of 1972 from Prairie View A&M University. Dr. Byrd was special and I enjoyed my visit with her. She's in Paradise where Life is Without An End at Last.
Paul K.
March 21, 2020
3/21/20: Thoughts & prayers from the George & Eula Stafford Family of Prairie View (Texas) and the entire Stafford Family. You are loved, are family, will be missed, will always be remembered, and are now in Gods everlasting peace. ~ Paul Stafford
Mary Strozier Kossie
March 21, 2020
Dr. Byrd cared for me as her own as a young graduate student at Prairie View A&M in the 1980s. I loved her so deeply and I pray for the family. My mom, my mentor, my Soror, my friend.
Laura A. Brown
March 21, 2020
Clinton and The Byrd Family, wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
March 21, 2020
May the good Lord bring comfort and solace during your time of grief. Love, the Oliver Family
March 20, 2020
Condolences, Sympathy and much love.
Minnie Robinson and Family
Catherine Bellamy
March 20, 2020
She was a sweet lady RIP Mrs Byrd . The Bellamy family.
March 20, 2020
On behalf of the Dan and Millie Madison Family, West Palm Beach. We extend our deepest sympathy to the Byrd Family. Flossie was so loved by my Grandparents and Uncles .
March 20, 2020
To the Byrd Family:
It is with heartfelt sympathy, that I share in the lost of my "cousin" ", mentor", and "Friend". Flossie was special ....always wanted to be like her. I will truly miss her.
Sharon & Hylton McWhinney
March 19, 2020
To the Byrd family. May you find comfort in knowing Flossie had a positive impact on the people with whom she came in contact including my husband and I. She was first our professor/mentor, and later our colleague at Prairie View A&M University. May she Rest In Peace. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Dr. Malinda
March 19, 2020
Clint, Harold. Margaret, Rubia, and Clarice (along with others), Praying your strength and peace as you travel through this time of saying goodbye to your beloved sister. So many loved her; our God loved her best! May she rest in sweet Heavenly peace!!
Willie Bivens
March 19, 2020
Clinton and family you have my sincere sympathy. Dr. Flossie left a legacy for you all to cherish. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Tia
March 19, 2020
Love, Bernard, Lois Byrd & Family!
Barbara Reed-Calloway
March 19, 2020
RIP cuz I have always love you. God Bless my family.
Edwena Smith
March 19, 2020
Awesome legacy to leave her family and all those she influenced throughout her life, especially those she charged educationally.
Earnest Bailey
March 19, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kay Cook
March 19, 2020
To Mary Byrd and family, my sincere condolences and prayers for your strength and comfort at this time.
Dr. Mattie Smith Richardson
March 18, 2020
RIP, Cuzn
Dr. Mattie Smith- Richardson
March 18, 2020
RIP, my cousin
Kenneth Byrd
March 18, 2020
She will be truly missed
carla Richardson
March 18, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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