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Obituary For Wanda Vanessa Byrd

Wanda Vanessa Byrd was born November 29th, 1970 in Augusta Georgia. She was the oldest of four children born to the late Ella Bea Johnson and the late Jeremiah Dishmond.

Graduating from Sprayberry High School in Marietta in 1988. She had a great entrepreneurial spirit, which led her to many business endeavors. She spent the last 7 years helping the citizens of Georgia as a Loan Quality Specialist for Capital City Home Loans. She has been an Atlanta resident since a young child. It was here that she met and married the love of her life, Daniel Byrd. To this union three children were born, Danielle Iman Byrd (18), Lia Amari Byrd (15), Mya Elise Byrd (14). She was a strong woman of faith, spending some of her last years doing evangelistic work through her church, Word of Deliverance and Zion Baptist Church.

She leaves to cherish memories: her brother, Dwayne and Jeremiah Dishmond Jr.; her sisters Wanda Jones and LaKisha Dishmond; Stepdaughters, Chrissy Vance, Jade Byrd, and Shani Merriet(deceased);Her Granddaughter, Kaylah Lee; Her mother in law, Sharlene Byrd; Her Godchildren, Tenesha, Zenobia, and Ebony Strong; Her uncles, Earnest, Leon, John, Willie, Ed (deceased) and Allen Rucker; her aunts Lucy Rucker (deceased) and Ella Brinson; Her Brother in love, Thomas Wright; Her sisters in love, Tracy Wilson, Samaria Nelson, and Denise Atkins; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Funeral services for Mrs. Byrd will take place on Saturday August 8, 2020 at 11:00 am in the Chapel of Smith, Dennis-Smith Funeral Home. Private family viewing on Friday August 7, 2020 at the Funeral Home.

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It took me awhile to come here because I didn't know what to say. I haven't seen you in so long, so I just remember back then. You always had the funniest laugh and you made me feel welcomed. I'm sorry for how things got with Denise and I back then and I know it is water under the bridge. You know how much I love her now and you have always been supportive of her even when we were young and foolish. I wish my better version and Denise got to spend time with you, but I know you will be watching. So many loved you and your spirit will light and guide them. I am sure of that. Rest well.

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Wow,. It so hard to believe that picture was from your 50th birthday party last year and the last time I was blessed to be in her presence. I say this because of her pleasant personality, her positive and uplifting attitude that she always had and of course her beautiful smile and face. I was not as close as you and probably many other people or have as many memories, but I do have some great ones that I will always cherish. For an example, her and I was out partying when she met her wonderful husband Daniel. I was also there at the hospital when she gave birth to her first beautiful daughter Danielle and how she said "I AM NOT HAVING ANYMORE KIDS" But had two more beautiful girls. Tracy my heart and prayers also go out to you and your girls because that was your best friend and your girls Godmother. I send my condolences and will keep your family in my prayers for strength and comfort. The heavens have gain a true angel. She was an angel while here on earth so you should be able to imagine how AWESOME of an Angel she will be in heaven. I will truly miss her... R. I. H sweet angel. Michelle Mckelvey H9pC8E

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