Vida Byrd Obituary
The memory of Vida Byrd in Abbeville, Louisiana, who passed away on April 26, 2026 at the age of 87, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the sacred silence of farewell, Vida is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that her light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of her loved ones. And as her memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Vida's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William O. "Bud" Brown and Frankie Belle Brown; and her husband Joe Larry Byrd. She is survived by: her children, David Byrd (Marie) of Leavenworth, KS and Laura MacGregor (Douglas) of Corsicana, TX; her grandchildren, Katy Byrd, Mark Byrd (Helen) and MacKenna MacGregor; and her great grandchild Malcolm Byrd.
Visitation was held on Monday, May 4th 2026 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home (1530 N 45th St, Corsicana, TX 75110). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, May 5th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Friday, May 15th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery (2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75211).
