Dr. Flossie Marian Byrd, 92, of Monticello, Fla., finished her earthly course Tuesday, March 17, 2020.
Dr. Byrd was a 1944 graduate of Howard Academy High and a 1948 graduate of FAMC (now, FAMU). She earned a Master's Degree from Penn State and was awarded her Ph.D. from Cornell University. Dr. Byrd was the First Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Prairie View A&M University, in Texas.
The consummate educator, Dr. Byrd insisted that each child she encountered excel in all of their educational pursuits. Her love and legacy will be treasured forever by her siblings: Margaret B. Jones, Almedia B. Locklear, Smythe "Smitty", Wayne Calvin (Gwen), Rubia, Clarice, Claude, Mary, Harold and Clinton (Beverly) Byrd; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and countless friends. She was predeceased by her parents, John and Lizzie Smith Byrd; and siblings, Johnny B. and Chris Byrd and Juanita Byrd Johnson.
A private graveside service will be held Saturday, March 21 in the John Byrd Family Cemetery on West Lake Road, in Monticello, Fla. A Memorial service will be announced at a later date. Tillman of Monticello is serving the Byrd family.
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