Patricia Ann Byrd, age 80. Sunrise November 25, 1943, and Sunset March 29, 2024.
Patricia was born to Jimmy Moreland, Sr., and Leila Mae Moreland. Patricia grew up in the Fly town area on the West side of Columbus, Ohio. Years later, the family moved to the East side of Columbus, Ohio, on Franklin Avenue. Patricia attended Franklin Junior High and East High School. Patricia met her only husband, Frederick William Byrd, Jr. at a Halloween party in 1958, and married him in 1960.
Patricia attended Bethel Baptist Church for many years, where she sang in the choir, and played piano. Patricia later became a member of the Mt. Period Baptist Church, where she also played piano and sung in the choir for many years. Patricia also sung in the gospel group Gods Inspirational Singers with her daughter, Valorie, sister from another mother, Pamela Floyd Smith, and others. The group sang in different cities in the Midwest, as well as various churches, and venues around the central Ohio area for many years. Patricia loved playing the piano, singing, and entertaining people with her talents while serving the Lord. Patricia always stated, “that it was all for the Almighty God”.
Patricia is preceded in death by her late husband, Frederick William Byrd; father, Jimmy Moreland Sr., mother, Leila Mae Moreland; and sister, Rosa L. Jordan.
She is survived by her three (3) children, Tobious William (Lynn ) Byrd, Valorie Denise Byrd and Myron Raynard (Shaunielle Adale) Byrd; five (5) siblings, Martha Harriston, Jimmy Moreland Jr, Mary Brown, and Craig (Belle) Moreland Sr.; two (2) sisters from another mother, Barbra Davis and Pamela Floyd Smith; sister in-law, Debra Byrd; cousin, Trummie Moreland eleven (11) grandchildren, Sheronda Byrd Givens, Amber N. Byrd Jackson, Lotrell L. Byrd, Myron R. Byrd Jr, Dominique M. Byrd, Aylyse M. Byrd, Tamyra K. Byrd, Cyril M. Byrd, Dorian L. Ashford, Darell R. Byrd, and Cierra M. Ashford; fifteen (15) great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, other family members, friends, and loved ones.
Now all of her worries are over, and she can entertain as she sings with that choir in Heaven. She’s singing and playing the piano alongside the angels in that Heavenly choir for the Almighty God, and for his son Jesus Christ…Glory Hallelujah!
We are grateful for the invaluable care provided by the staff at Mt. Carmel Hospice, the staff at Meadow Grove Transitional Care Center, and Trumanpointe Transitional Care Center. We would also like to say a special thank you to the Marlan J. Gary Funeral Home staff for their excellent support, care, and services. And thank you to all the family and friends, for their help, care, and support through this difficult time. Your support has been a source of comfort for our family.
With Love”
Toby, Valorie, Myron.
Visitation 10:00 AM and Funeral Service 11:00 AM Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave. (one block east of Noe Bixby, turn North on Lonsdale Rd.).
Interment at Glen Rest Memorial Estates.
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My condolences to the entire Byrd and Moreland family from Timothy, Alisa, and Toni Spikes, Schertz, Texas!
Thank you Tim for those kind words, it means a lot to have support in times like this. From our family to you all, thank you and God bless you.
I send condolence, love and prayer to the entire family. In life we regret when mean to do this and allow ours to put off. I regret not visiting Pat more often while she was in the nursing care homes. It was times I thought about her and prayed for her. Family I love you all. I thank God for watching over Pat until He was ready for her to leave this life. Like my suster they are singong in heaven. Pat was always so loving to me and she didn’t forget me.
Thank you for your kind and thoughtful words, it means a lot to know what mom meant to you, God bless you and keep you always.
My condolences to the family. Janette Kirksey Patterson and family
Thank you for your condolences, we appreciate you and your family’s support. God bless you all .
To the family we are sorry for your loss may you all find comfort and peace during this time and days to come.
Darryl and Marsha Wilson
Pensacola, Florids
Thank you Marsha, you and your family, we go way back. We appreciate your condolences and prayers, please continue to pray for our strength to get through this time. God bless you and all your family.
My condolences to our family, I’m really stuck on what to say, but I definitely wanna thank God for giving me the opportunity to know such a sweet, beautiful, loving person.
Aunt Pat was always full of joy every time I seen her. Even when I visit her in her later years, she always had that beautiful smile on her face. Yes I’m sure there were some down moments, but that smile was so bright and I’ll never forget how beautiful she was on the inside and out.
I will miss you and aunt Pat, I know you are now singing and playing the notes of Heaven
Thank you for your kind word in this time, your condolences means a lot. We thank you for the love and support, taking time out just for mommy means the world, thank you, and may God bless you and keep you and all of our family.
Prayers and strength to your family during this difficult time. Embrace the good times and know that Aunt Pat is now in the best place ever. God has his arms wrapped around and protecting and giving strength to you all everyday.
Thank you for your kind and warm words, we appreciate you, and will keep your support and prayers close to our hearts. God bless you, and keep you always.
Auntie, you will be greatly Missed but hold you deep in our hearts with our memories each of us had with you. Our Sincere Condolences to your children and the rest of our Family who will mourn in the midnight hours.
We Love you dearly! Your Niece Renee’, Troy, Bobby, your beloved Sister Martha✨️Greatly Missed Never Forgotten! Rest in Paradise✨️✨
Thank you for the love, prayers, and support from your family, your kind words will help us heal just a little faster. Continue to pray for our strength, we will also keep you all in our prayers, we love you all.
Condolences from Trummie Moreland Jr., Regina, Trummie III and Troy.
Thank you for keeping our family in your thoughts, and prayers, we sincerely appreciate your condolences. Please keep us all in your prayers, we will also keep you all in prayer. Family thank you, with love.
Thank you for keeping our family in your thoughts, and prayers, we sincerely appreciate your condolences.
To my cousin Pat’s family members and friends, I offer condolences for your loss. I pray that God strengthens and comforts each of you with His strong arms of love. Cherish the memories made let the tears be tears of joy for Pat. She no longer will sing or play in the earthly choirs but for her heavenly Father’s choir. What a time it will be!
Thank you for your kind words, and thank you for your condolences. From our family please keep us in your prayer, that we have the strength to go on during this time in our lives. God bless you all.
I offer my condolences for your loss. Rest ln Peace Aunt Pat.
Cheryl (Toni)