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MANNING BYRD, 97
POLK CITY - Mrs. Doretha Manning Byrd, 97, died April 28, 2017.
Mrs. Byrd was a life long resident of Polk City, Florida. She was a homemaker, faithful servant, mother, and caregiver to many. She was a member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church for over 80 years.
She leaves to cherish her memory, son, Clifford Byrd, daughters, Dorethea Evans (Sanford, FL), Roseziner Wade (L.I., NY), Sharon Davis (Polk City, FL); nine grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren & eight great great grandchildren.
Visitation is Friday, May 5th, 5-7 pm at Macedonia MB Church (636 Smith Rd, Polk City). Celebration Service is Saturday, May 6th, 2:30 pm at the Church.
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WINNIE P. ACKERMAN-KING
May 6, 2017
DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE BYRD FAMILY AND FRIENDS..
MRS. BYRD WAS A CARING "MOTHER FIGURE" TO SO MANY PEOPLE NEAR AND FAR...HER KINDNESS WILL SURELY BE REMEMBERED, AND MISSED.
I FEEL BLESSED TO HAVE MET HER IN MY CHILDHOOD, AND I WILL CHERISH HER GRACE FOREVER.
MAY GOD'S PROMISES COMFORT YOU AT THIS TIME FOR HEALING.
Annie Larkins
May 6, 2017
I met Mrs Byrd many years ago, yer husband, Mr. Byrd was on the advisory council with my mother, Arabell Wiggis at Lynchbug for the ALPI program and at church and she was a beautiful spirit and always had a smile. God Blessing to the family.
Dartha Shular
May 5, 2017
To Clifford and the Byrd Family, Tommie and I are praying for you and your family that the peace of God may rest upon you during your time of bereavement. So sorry about your mom but she is now in a better place.
Your classmate, Dartha and Tommie Shular
May 5, 2017
TO THE FAMILY OF MOTHER BYRD AND FRIENDS. I AM DEEPLY SORRY TO HEAR OF HER DEMISE. EARTH HAS NO SORROW THAT HEAVEN CAN NOT HEAL. LOVE AND PRAYERS, MAGGIE SLACK PATTERSON
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David Byrd
May 5, 2017
I remember Miss Doretha when I was a teenager working at Edward Judy's General Store. She was also very pleasant, very friendly, and very kindhearted. Our condolences to her family.
K Manning
May 4, 2017
To Cousin Doretha Family
Extending my deepest condolences
On Earth As In Heaven
Cousin Kenny M.
May 4, 2017
So very sorry to hear of her passing. She was a beautiful and wonderful woman. God bless the family. Love, Angela M. Grayes
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