Portrait of Essie V. McLeod Byrd

Obituary · Birmingham, AL

Essie V. McLeod Byrd

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For 83 years, Essie touched the lives of those around them.

"They are not gone who live in the hearts they leave behind."
— Tuscarora proverb

Essie V. McLeod Byrd, 83, of Birmingham, AL, has passed away, leaving behind a family and community who loved them dearly.

These words are offered in their memory — small, but heartfelt.

Essie's story began in 1943, and unfolded across the years that followed.

There is a wisdom that only years can give. Essie carried it gently.

BIRMINGHAM…Essie V. McLeod Byrd, a resident of Birmingham (formerly of Ozark), passed away late Monday evening, May 4, 2026, in a Dothan hospital. She was 83.A complete obituary with a list of survivors will be announced later by Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark.

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