Connie Rae Byrd Obituary

Connie Rae Byrd, born on July 14, 1945 in Charles City, Iowa, passed away on July 1, 2026. Connie leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Connie Rae Byrd to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, E. P. Ellery and June Sorenson Ellery; her siblings, Sharon Chaney, Janice Ellery and Michael Ellery (Loretta) of Neenah; and her grandchildren, Ashlie Pennington and Lexi Broughton (Kirby).

She is survived by: her husband Jerry Wade Byrd of Berea, Kentucky; her children, Kimberly Broughton (Candice Hall) of Berea, Jason Broughton (Tonya) of Berea, Lesa Rosenbaum (Patrick) of Indiana and Rebecca JoAnn Nicholes (Jason) of Bolivia; and her grandchildren, Wendi Gideon, Brittany Sheaks, Christen Pennington, Kayla Broughton, Dakota Broughton, Stephanie Leer, Shannon Hotrum, Scottie Hudgins, Michi Hudgins, Joseph Hudgins, Betty Hudgins and Garrett Bowen. She is also survived by many extended family members and dear friends including 21 great grandchildren.