Sandra Sue Byrd

Sandra Sue Byrd Sandra Sue Byrd, 60, of Niles, MI, passed to her rest Sunday morning, March 8, 2009, while a patient at The University of Michigan Hospital, Ann Arbor, after a struggle with cancer. Sandy was born July 1, 1948 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of James D. and Besita (Deeb) Clark. She was married October 5, 1968 in Ypsilanti, MI to Robert Byrd. Robert was a career Army person, and they spent over twenty years in the military. Sandy and Robert came to the Niles area in 2000 from Ypsilanti. Sandy worked in Public Affairs for the United States Government. Survivors include her husband, Robert and a daughter, Tiffany and husband Anthony Manfred of Edwardsburg and four wonderful grandchildren, who are Carson, Caden and most recent, twin grandchildren, Caliana and Chase. There are three sisters, Myra and John Schlicht of Bertonville, MD, Carol Gross of Union Lake, MI and Betty Clark of Toledo. Family who have passed are her parents, and a sister, Marlene Clark. Friends may attend the services, Tuesday, March 10, 2009 from 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm at the Hope United Methodist Church, 69941 Elkhart Road, Edwardsburg, MI, where the Service of Remembrance will be on Wednesday ay 11:00 a.m.. Officiating will be Pastor Gary Barton of the Church of God, Jackson, MI. Burial will follow in Adamsville Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to The University of Michigan Hospital "Cancer Research", or to the March of Dimes. Envelopes will be available at time of visitation. Arrangements are by Paul E. Mayhew Funeral Home, 26863 W. Main, Edwardsburg.