Bessie Arant Byrd Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Bessie Arant Byrd in Monroe, North Carolina, who passed away on August 1, 2025 at the age of 86. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Bessie Arant Byrd to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Paul P. Arant and Bertha McManus Arant; her daughters, Rachel Mullis and Lorna Byrd; and her siblings, Homer Arant and Katey Lee Starnes.
She is survived by: her children, Jeff Starnes, Ted Starnes (Lori), Paula Black (Danny) and Melton Byrd (Sharon); and her brother Tommy Arant of Wingate. She is also survived by her 14 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Indian Trail and/or the Jesse Helms Nursing Facility.
