Essie Harrow Byrd, 97, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2020, in Kilmarnock. The Deltaville native was a resident of Newport News for 51 years. Essie Byrd was a homemaker and a member of the Eastern Star as well as a lifetime member of Hilton Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ceylon Jackson Byrd. She is survived by her daughter, Jeannie Hill (Donnie); son, Jack Byrd (Karen); grandchildren, Christine McKee (Philip), Rick Byrd and Stephanie Wishon (Zach); great-grandchildren, Pete, Ruth, Mark, Beth, Aiden and Logan; and many nieces and nephews.
The family appreciates and thanks the caregivers at Commonwealth Senior Living at Kilmarnock for their loving care during her time with them. A special thank you to staff members, Tonya, Evon, Chef André and Leroy. And, a special thank you to supportive neighbor, Nancy of Reedville.
A graveside service for family members was conducted at Peninsula Memorial Park.
