Mildred Loverne Byrd was born on February 27, 1951 in Montpelier, VA to the proud parents Peter and Lillian Anderson. She was one of seven children. Mildred attended her early years of school in Montpelier, VA and later completed her education in Tinton Falls, NJ.
Mildred professed Christ at an early age and went on to become a long standing member of St. Thomas AME Zion Church in Tinton Falls, NJ.
Mildred was preceded in death by her parents Peter and Lillian Anderson, sister Bernice, four brothers Junius, James, Jack and William.
She is survived by her husband Willie Byrd Sr. of Tinton Falls, NJ; daughter Cherene Gamble; two sons Willie Byrd Jr. and Terrence Byrd all residing in Tinton Falls, NJ; four grandchildren Anthony Bryant, Katrina Fehr, Darryl Gamble Jr. and Nakeira Byrd; sister Regina Williams of Pensacola, FL (sons David and Nicholas) and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and some very special devoted and loving friends.
