Osie Gray Byrd Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Osie Gray Byrd of Wilson, North Carolina, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Osie left this world on October 31, 2025 at the age of 90, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Osie Gray Byrd or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
As we bid adieu to Osie's earthly form, let us not dwell on the void left in her wake, but rather celebrate the legacy of love and inspiration Osie has bequeathed us. For though she may have departed from our sight, her spirit remains a timeless beacon, guiding loved ones through the labyrinth of life's journey.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Alfred Byrd and Maggie Eason Byrd; her husband Sherwood Wood; and her brothers, Kenneth and Frank Byrd.
She is survived by: her daughter Vickie Thompson (Scott) of Wilson; her siblings, Donald Byrd (Fleta) of Wilsons Mills and Faye Wright of Wilsons Mills; and her grandson Scott Lee Thompson II of New Bern. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service was held on Tuesday, November 4th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Knollwood Memorial Park (4362 US-70 BUS, Clayton, NC 27520).
