Lavon Byrd Pendleton Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Lavon Byrd Pendleton of Rapid City, South Dakota, born in Kirkwood, Missouri, who passed away on February 24, 2026, at the age of 88, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Lavon Byrd Pendleton to pay them a last tribute.
In the quiet moments of reflection, amidst the gentle rustle of leaves and the whispered song of the stars, we shall carry Lavon's memory with us, a guiding light illuminating the path ahead. May Lavon's journey be filled with peace and serenity, and may she find rest in the embrace of eternity.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Albert Byrd and Benny Byrd; her husband Richard L. Pendleton; and her son David Pendleton. She is survived by: her son Richard Pendleton; her daughter-in-law Lillie Pendleton of Rapid City, SD; her daughters, Rebecca Myers of Rapid City, SD and Linda Slezak of Spearfish, SD; and her brother Gene Byrd. She is also survived by eight grandchildren; and seventeen great-grandchildren.
