Barbara Byrd Gunnings Obituary

In loving memory of Barbara Byrd Gunnings (Gastonia, North Carolina), who departed this world on January 16, 2025 at the age of 85. Barbara Byrd leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Willie Byrd and Marie Byrd of Gastonia; and her siblings, William Jefferson Byrd, Derek Lee Byrd, Teretha Byrd, Ernestine Byrd and Christine Byrd.

She is survived by: her significant other Dr. Thomas Gunnings; her daughter Dr. Sonya Gunnings-Moton; her son-in-law Delbert Husband; her grandson Taylor Moton; her great grandchild Thomas Moton; and her sister Joyce Fisher (Clarence). She is also survived by nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Gunnings Family Scholarship, College of Education, Michigan State University.