Marie Byrd

April 25, 1933 - December 14, 2020

Marie P. Byrd, age 87, of Rensselaer, Indiana, passed away Monday, December 14, 2020 at her residence. She was born in West Virginia on April 25, 1933, the daughter of Sherman and Minnie (Blankenship) Pack. Marie was married to AJ Byrd, who preceded her in death in 1993. Marie was retired from Schumacher’s where she previously worked as a tester. Marie loved being a Mimi and enjoyed her family as much as possible. She also had a love for gardening, especially growing roses. Marie was affiliated with the Flatwoods Church of Christ in Flatwoods, KY. Marie is survived by her children, Diane “Cookie” Burge, Leta Collins, Robert Byrd, Anita Gordon, Alan Byrd, and Amy Houle; siblings, Edith Varney, Bessie Hesson, Clifford Pack, Ralph Pack, and Johnny Pack; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 21 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Joe Pack and Howard Pack. Friends may call on the family on Saturday, December 19, 2020 from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Hope Community Church in Rensselaer, IN for visitation. The funeral service will be held at Hope Community Church on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Kenin Smith officiating. Interment will take place at Memory Gardens in Rensselaer. Jackson Funeral Chapel of Rensselaer has been entrusted with the arrangements. Social distancing, maximum number of people will be enforced, and masks must be worn at all services due to current pandemic.