Natha Lee Rice Byrd Obituary
In loving memory of Natha Lee Rice Byrd of Raleigh, North Carolina, who departed this world on August 31, 2025 at the age of 89. Natha leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Natha Lee Rice Byrd to pay them a last tribute.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Natha had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Natha may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
She is survived by: her children, Elder Robert B. Byrd Jr. (Tina), Christopher Byrd, David Byrd, Emmanuel Byrd, Virginia Means, Shante'Marshall (Frederick), Malcolm Harrison and McKingnon Harrison. She is also survived by several siblings; and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Viewing was held on Tuesday, September 9th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Steven L Lyons Funeral Home (1515 New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC 27610). Visitation was held on Wednesday, September 10th 2025 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the Victory Tabernacle Church (1329 US-70 W, Garner, NC 27529). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, September 10th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
