Veva Byrd

Veva 0. Byrd, 91, passed away on Jan 16, 2015 in Roswell. She was born on the family farm on May 22, 1923 near Nebo, IL. She was the second of five children of WA and Dosia Olive (Angelo) Benz.

She married Marvin L. Byrd on Dec 13, 1943 while Marvin was home on a fourteen day furlough prior to his service in the European theater during WWII. They were reunited after two and half years, following the end of the war.
They had three children John, Jim and David. They and their 3 children moved to Roswell in 1957.

She was predeceased by her husband Marvin, her son John and her grandson Jason.
She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Mary Beth Byrd of San Antonio, TX, her son Jim and wife Mary Ann of Roswell, her son David and wife LeAnne of San Angelo, TX, her grandchildren Jeffrey Byrd of San Antonio, TX, Bryan Byrd and wife Amber of Rio Rancho, Ben Byrd and wife Leslie of Alto, Kristin House and husband JD of Tucson, AZ and Dwight Byrd and wife Katherine of Tucson, AZ. and her Great grandchildren Cassidy, Everett, Bryce, Brooklyn and Eleanor (Ellie).

Veva retired as the Manager of the Medial Records Department of ENMMC.
She and Marvin were charter members of Westminster Presbyterian Church, a member of PEO and worked many years as a volunteer at the ENMMC Auxiliary Thrift Store.

She was an awesome Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and friend to all. She was a wonderful homemaker, cook, role model, and gracious hostess who shared her wisdom with all she encountered. She will be greatly missed.

Memorial Services will be at 3:00 pm Saturday January 24, 2015, at Westminster Presbyterian Church. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be sent to Westminster Presbyterian Church, the ENMMC Auxiliary or a charity of your choice.

Service

Memorial Service

Westminster Presbyterian Church
2801 W. Fourth Street
Roswell, NM  88201
Saturday, January 24, 2015
3:00 pm

Cemetery

Ballard Crematory
910 S. Main Street
Roswell, NM  88203

Memorial Contributions

2801 W. Fourth Street
Roswell, NM  88201


601 W. Country Club Road
Roswell, NM  88201