Ruth Spain Byrd, 96, of Henrico, died October 14, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel "Zummy" M. Byrd; son, Samuel S. Byrd, Sr.; daughter, Joan B. Smith and grandson, Samuel S. Byrd, Jr. Surviving are her daughter, Vaudine "Birdie" B. Granderson; 5 grandchildren, Denise Byrd, Chinyelu Talley, Daryle Granderson, Donyelle Granderson and Donna Granderson; 9 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Christine Jensen; nephew, Rufus McKisson (Betty); niece, Anne Marie Jenson; other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd., where viewing will be held Thursday, October 22 from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, October 23 at Scott's Chapel, 116 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Rev. Theodore Brown, officiating. Rev. Larry Collins, eulogist. Interment Greenwood Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the National Kidney Foundation, 2601 Willard Road, Suite 103, Richmond, VA 23294. Livestreaming at www.scottsfuneralhome.com