Obituary published on Legacy.com by Sterling & Smith Funeral Directors, Inc. - Fresno on Oct. 1, 2025.
Pearl Nadine Byrd, a loving mother, cherished grandmother, devoted sister, and faithful friend, entered into eternal rest on May 27, 2025 at the age of 64. Nadine was born on March 24, 1961 in
Fresno, CA to parents Archie Richard Byrd Sr., and Pearl Lee Tooks. Nadine was a beacon of light to all who knew her. She was raised with strong values of faith, family, and service-principles that guided her throughout her life. Nadine possessed a quiet strength, a nurturing heart, and an unwavering dedication to those she loved. Nadine found joy in life's simple blessings-preparing home-cooked meals, sharing stories around the table, dancing, and scratching lottery tickets. Her warm presence could fill a room. Nadine was a woman of deep faith and was baptised on her journey of life. She was always lending a helping hand, a listening ear, and a delicious plate of food. Her legacy is reflected in the lives she touched, the values she instilled, and the love she gave freely and abundantly. She was preceded in death by her son Donald Ray Newsome Jr., parents Pearl Lee Tooks and Archie Richard Byrd Sr. Grandparents Mary Byrd, Archie Byrd Sr., Venoria Jefferson, and Willie Tooks Sr. Her sister Denise Byrd and brother Jarvis Byrd. She leaves to cherish her loving memories to one daughter LaShon Newsome of Fresno Ca., Two Sons, Deondrea and wife Shashonnie Newsome of Las Vegas Ca., Damone Newsome of Fresno Ca., 14 grandchildren, 9 greatgrandchildren, four sisters Marsha and husband Monte Mitchell of Fresno Ca., Pamela Byrd of Las Vegas, Nv., Stephanie Byrd of Fresno Ca., Two Brothers Archie Richard Byrd, Jr. of Fresno Ca, Kevin Travis of Fresno Ca. a host of nieces, nephews, and dear friends. Pearl Nadine Byrd, a loving mother, cherished grandmother, devoted sister, and faithful friend, entered into eternal rest on May 27, 2025 at the age of 64. Nadine was born on March 24, 1961 in
Fresno, CA to parents Archie Richard Byrd Sr., and Pearl Lee Tooks. Nadine was a beacon of light to all who knew her. She was raised with strong values of faith, family, and service-principles that guided her throughout her life. Nadine possessed a quiet strength, a nurturing heart, and an unwavering dedication to those she loved. Nadine found joy in life's simple blessings-preparing home-cooked meals, sharing stories around the table, dancing, and scratching lottery tickets. Her warm presence could fill a room. Nadine was a woman of deep faith and was baptised on her journey of life. She was always lending a helping hand, a listening ear, and a delicious plate of food. Her legacy is reflected in the lives she touched, the values she instilled, and the love she gave freely and abundantly. She was preceded in death by her son Donald Ray Newsome Jr., parents Pearl Lee Tooks and Archie Richard Byrd Sr. Grandparents Mary Byrd, Archie Byrd Sr., Venoria Jefferson, and Willie Tooks Sr. Her sister Denise Byrd and brother Jarvis Byrd. She leaves to cherish her loving memories to one daughter LaShon Newsome of Fresno Ca., Two Sons, Deondrea and wife Shashonnie Newsome of Las Vegas Ca., Damone Newsome of Fresno Ca., 14 grandchildren, 9 greatgrandchildren, four sisters Marsha and husband Monte Mitchell of Fresno Ca., Pamela Byrd of Las Vegas, Nv., Stephanie Byrd of Fresno Ca., Two Brothers Archie Richard Byrd, Jr. of Fresno Ca, Kevin Travis of Fresno Ca. a host of nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
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