Sarah Lee Byrd

Passed 12/16/2020

Obituary For Sarah Lee Byrd

Sarah Lee Byrd, 83, of Harrisburg, peacefully transitioned into eternal life on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at The Gardens at West Shore. She was born in Pell City, AL; daughter of the late Frank, Sr. and Pauline Posey, retired from her In-Home Day Care after 54 years and was a member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, where she served on the Diaconate Ministry and also served on the Pastors Aid, Missionary and Sisters of The Village Ministries. Sarah leaves to celebrate her life; her daughters, Carolyn Posey McNeil and Torounie Posey-Stackfield; her sons, Guardi Posey, Gary Byrd, Sr., Barry Byrd, Sr., all of Harrisburg, Material “Terry” Byrd of Memphis, TN and Larry Byrd of Las Vegas, NV; her 18 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; her siblings, Annie Laura Youngblood, Catherine Carter (Jerry), Frank Posey, Jr., Temple Posey, all of Alabama, Voncyle Murphy of Harrisburg and Agusta Alston of New Jersey and a host of other relatives and friends. Her life will be celebrated in the Chapel of Major H. Winfield Funeral Home, Steelton at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 26, with viewing from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. and burial in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Harrisburg. COVID-19 Guidelines will be observed with face masks and six feet social distancing for all attendees. Live Streaming of the service will be available on Major H. Winfield Funeral Home’s YouTube page.



Guest Book

Rest in Heaven Ms Sarah Byrd neighbor - kevin hurst

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Thinking of you.

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So sorry to hear of the passing of Sis. Sarah Byrd. Praying Peace, Comfort, and Strength to the entire Family. Sis. Donna Porter

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To the family of Mrs.Sarah, My prayers and Condolences are with you. Ms Sarah was a blessing to many and she will not be forgotten. Many children were blessed by her loving care. Jerome Dudley & family

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My condolences and prayers to the family. Mrs Byrd was the best child care provider in Harrisburg, PA! As a young mother, Mrs Byrd would give good advice. I admired Mrs. Byrd for her fitness routines, she would walk for miles! I am inspired to this day to walk and stay fit because of Mrs. Byrd. Mrs. Byrd was a blessing to alot of people and will not be forgotten. God bless the family. Victoria Simpson

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