Tammy "Pinky" Denise Byrd

Tammy (Pinky) Denise Byrd, 52, of Wilmington, North Carolina and West Virginia, died unexpectedly on March 5, in Wilmington while preparing to move back to West Virginia. Tammy was born and raised in Belle, West Virginia. She was a graduate of Du Pont High School and Carver Career Center. Tammy served in the United States Army for four years. After being honorably discharged from the Army; Tammy attended and graduated from the University of Charleston obtaining a degree in nursing. Tammy was employed by Charleston Area Medical Center having worked at Charleston Memorial, Charleston General, Saint Francis and Putnam General Hospitals. After moving to Wilmington, North Carolina, Tammy was employed by Cape Fear Hospital and worked as a surgical nurse. Tammy married Mark Byrd and the two had many wonderful adventures together. The most amazing adventure that they both embarked upon was being witnesses for their Lord. Tammy and Mark were tireless workers for their churches both in West Virginia and Wilmington and their love for God was seen in all of their works. Another great adventure that Tammy and Mark embarked on was being grandparents and guardians to their grandchildren. They have raised these children to be children of God and Tammy’s influence can be seen in each child. She loved these beautiful children as her own. Anyone who knew Tammy could not help but to be drawn to her infectious laugh, quick wit, work ethic, and her love for her family and God. Tammy was preceded in death by her parents, George H. Stafford, Jr. and Kay Stafford; grandparents, George H. Stafford, Melissa Stafford and Charlie V. Moore. Tammy is survived by her loving husband, Mark E. Byrd; grandchildren, Jordan Thurston, Roberta Bartholomew, Elizabeth and Janis, whom she served as their mother; step daughter, Whitney Byrd and her children Kameron and Karson Keenan of Raleigh, North Carolina, Courtney Ross of West Virginia; sister, Pamela Snead (David) of South Charleston; brother, Charlie “Joe” Stafford (Laura) of South Charleston; half brothers, George H. Stafford, III (Eileen) of Fort Morgan, Colorado and Robert Stafford (Lynn) of Teays Valley and many aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. Service will be held at 7:00 pm Thursday, March 10, 2016 at Faith Missionary Baptist Church, 701 MacCorkle Avenue SW, St. Albans with Pastors Mike Hager and Jackie Miller officiating. Visitation will be held from 5-7 pm Thursday at the church. Burial will be held at 1:00 pm Friday at Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, Dunbar. You may share memories or condolences with the family at www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com. Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, family-owned and located at 409 Sixth Avenue, St. Albans, WV has the honor of serving the Byrd family.

Tammy "Pinky" Denise Byrd

March 5, 2016