Gloria Byard Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Gloria Byard of Athens, Ohio, whose life came to an end on August 25, 2025 at the age of 103, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gloria Byard to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Errett A. Davis and Bertha E. Davis (Williams); her spouse Glenn Byard; her daughter Beverly Jean Lapp; her grandson Jeremy Sanborn; her stepmother Mary Woodrow Davis; her siblings, Marilynn Porter (Paul) and Eugene Davis (Virgene); her brother-in-law Joe Maffett; her sister Beverly Webb (Robert); and her stepbrothers, Jerry Woodrow and John Woodrow (Jane).
She is survived by: her daughters, Rita McBrayer (John) of Grove City and Elaine Sanborn (Rocky) of Athens; and her sister Clara Maffett of Dayton. She is also survived by eleven grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren; six great, great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews or Jewish Jewels.
