Missouri Byrd Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Missouri Byrd (Houston, Texas), born in Sunflower, Mississippi, who passed away on December 5, 2024 at the age of 96. 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 Missouri Byrd to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Benjamin Richardson and Blockson Richardson of Missouri; her husband Benjamin Byrd; and her children, Dorphine Byrd and Benjamin Byrd, Jr..

She is survived by: her daughters, Jacqueline Aquirlla Blanton (Devell) of Missouri City, TX and Vernette Valaria Weary (Eric) of Houston, TX.; her grandchildren, Ahmad Rashad Blanton (Terri) of Missouri City, TX, Jabari Kamal Blanton of Missouri City, TX, Devell Jelani Blanton (LaPorschia) of Missouri City, TX and Eric Javan Weary of Houston, TX; and her great grandchildren, Zoie J. Blanton of Houston, TX, Jelani D. Blanton of Houston, TX, Zada J. Blanton of Houston, TX, Taraji J. Blanton of Houston, TX, LaNyiah J. Blanton of Houston, TX, Jaycee E. Blanton of Houston, TX, Zahmir J. Weary of Houston, TX, Jairus K. Blanton of Houston, TX and Mikayela Allen of Portland, Oregon. She is also survived by nephews, nieces, cousins, friends.

Viewing was held on Saturday, December 21st 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the New Mt. Arria Missionary Baptist Church (93 Charlie Ellis Rd, Indianola, MS 38751). A celebration of life was held on Saturday, December 21st 2024 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Saturday, December 21st 2024 at the Strangers' Home Cemetery.