of West Memphis, AR
July 21, 1939 - November 8, 2023
Linda Byrd, 84, of West Memphis, AR passed away on November 8, 2023. She was born on July 21, 1939, in Kennett MO, to Mr. Ellis Poole and Mrs. Frances Poole.
She is survived by three daughters, Leslie (Tom) Lott, Melissa (Kelvin) Hazel and Amy Spencer; four grandchildren, Thomas (Sloane) Lott, Taylor Lott, Christopher Bellew and Lauren Hazel; and one great grandchild, Emanuel Bellew. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Donald Byrd, and her brother, Marvin (Pat) Poole.
A founding member of the Humane Society of Eastern Arkansas, Linda was dedicated to helping and caring for animals. She was kind, compassionate, and spirited, and she was devoted to her family and friends. Linda was an amazing woman who was loved by many.
Visitation will be held at First United Methodist Church on November 17, 2023 at 11:00am. The funeral service will begin at 12:00pm, with a burial service to follow.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Concord Academy or a charity of choice.
Concord Academy
4942 Walnut Grove Rd.
Memphis, TN 38117
https://concord-academy.org/donate/
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24 Condolence(s)
Kim Baskins Bloodworth
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Amy, I was so saddened to see of your sweet momma’s passing. Boy, did she love animals, especially her dogs, and the ones at the shelter that the Humane Society helped save. She was a very special lady, and we all enjoyed seeing her when she came into the Animal Hospital. Prayers for her entire family.
Julanne Portis
Monday, November 27, 2023
I was trying to locate Linda and got her obituary. I have thought about her a thousand times . She was a wonderful person and we helped so many animals in this area for years . We spent hours at the local animal shelter cleaning and taking the animals to adoption days in Memphis . Loved her dearly . This is a reminder to stay in touch with those we care about .
Jackie
Friday, November 17, 2023
Such a sweet kind lady. She will truly be missed by her family and all the people that knew her God bless Linda’s family in the days ahead.
Angie Pitcher
Friday, November 17, 2023
I'm so very sorry Amy. I pray she rests in peace.
Janet Hardin Bsker
Friday, November 17, 2023
Was sorry to learn of the passing of my cousin, Linda. Prayers for the family as you grieve the loss of this sweet caring lady. My mother, Dorothy Chailland Hardin, loved Linda and her Mother, Frances so very much and my Dad, Hayse Hardin and I visited with Linda every time we came back to Kennet after Dad moved to Ohio to live with me.Peace be with you
Michelle Levine
Thursday, November 16, 2023
Amy,
I am so sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in my heart and prayers.
May she rest in peace.
John Ellis Poole
Thursday, November 16, 2023
Leslie, Melissa an Amy. My prayers to you and your family, we loved Linda and Don very much and we are saddened by Lindas passing.
Johnny, Ray, Julia.
Helen jones
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
My love and prayers for you and all your family. May God bless you!
Helen
Barbara Price
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Amy, I am so sorry to learn of your mom's passing. Praying for you and your family. Much love.
Carolyn Chrestman
Monday, November 13, 2023
Amy, I am so sorry to hear about your mother's passing. She was such a precious lady and will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Sending hugs and prayers.
Kristi Weis Lester
Monday, November 13, 2023
Linda and Don were wonderful neighbors to my mother and father in-law, Shelba and Bobby Lester for many years in Marion, AR. And, of course, my mom has been a friend of Linda's for as long as I can remember. One of the last times I saw her, she and Dolly Willis were visiting my mom and dad in Collierville, TN. I got a laugh out of it because they were all sitting in the hearth room wrapped in blankets. Such a wonderful memory. Leslie, Missy and Amy, you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love from the "Weis" family.
Sherry Swindler Holmes
Sunday, November 12, 2023
Leslie, I cherish my memories of your mother and your family as we were growing up. I loved her so much and always thought she was so beautiful and classy. Much love to you, Missy and Amy. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Cindy Ryan
Saturday, November 11, 2023
So sorry to hear of Mrs. Byrd's passing. My thoughts & prayers are with her family & friends. She loved animals & made it her lifes work to make sure they were being taken care of. I knew her from her many visits to the Animal Hospital.
Michael Spencer
Saturday, November 11, 2023
I will cherish her memory. I will miss our talks about books. I will especially miss our talks about Zoey. I am eternally grateful to know her.
Julia Jones
Saturday, November 11, 2023
I’m so sorry for your loss of Linda. She was such a sweet lady and friend. We knew her and Marvin and the Poole Family for many years. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Debbie Cooper
Saturday, November 11, 2023
Leslie I’m so sorry to hear of this, Prayers for your entire family..
Debbie Cooper
Saturday, November 11, 2023
Leslie I’m so sorry to hear of this, Prayers for your entire family..
Marilyn Poole Carroll
Saturday, November 11, 2023
So sorry to hear about Linda. Donna & I always loved her so much. Her memories will always Keep her spirit alive.
GOD BLESS EVERYONE… Amen
Willa Ann Pritchett
Friday, November 10, 2023
Warren Grantham
Friday, November 10, 2023
Mama Byrd, as my friends and I knew her, was a Southern lady in every way. She was fierce, friendly, funny and loved her family and their collective chosen families without fail and without judgment.
She will be missed greatly.
Heather Shove
Friday, November 10, 2023
Many fond memories of Mrs. Byrd! Amy and I graduated from St. Mary’s in Memphis and also together at the University Of Tennessee. Mrs. Byrd and my mother had the best of times driving to Knoxville to visit us! Many laughs! Mrs. Byrd was a very smart woman who instilled the love of books and animals to her daughters. I hope Sherry and Linda are laughing right now in Heaven.
Cece Palazola
Friday, November 10, 2023
Prayers that you may be comforted by the many happy memories of your mom.
Susan Epps
Friday, November 10, 2023
Linda was a special lady. I enjoyed working with her. She was so sweet to me and her love for animals made me appreciate her even more. She will be missed by many. My prayers for the family and her girls.
Margie McCain
Friday, November 10, 2023
I value the years that we’ve been friends. I’m sure going to miss you! Love you!