With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Doris Louise Byrd of New Orleans, LA.
Here is a glimpse of the life she lived, in her family's own remembrance.
Doris held deeply to the Baptist faith — and was, by all accounts, loved by those who knew her best.
A life of belief is a life of quiet conversation with something larger.
In Loving Memory of Doris Louise Byrd
Doris Byrd entered eternal rest on April 27, 2026, at the age of 71. She is survived by her partner, Jeffery Lawson; her six children, Chantelle Byrd Matthews (George III), Prince Byrd (Rosalind), Erika Lawson, Anjanique Lawson (Andre), Trevor Lawson Sr. (Sherrie), and Aaron Lawson (Lashanda); twenty four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Josie Cooper; and three brothers, Amos, Isiah, and Aaron Byrd. She is also survived by her three godchildren-Sharon Coleman, Travis Hamburg, and Monika Gayden-and a host of relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Easter and Willie Byrd; her son, Tremaine; and her brothers Willie Jr., Sylvester, Johnny, Kenneth, and George. The family invites all relatives and friends to join in honoring and Celebrating the Life of Doris Byrd on Friday, May 8, 2026, for 11:00 a.m. at Regular Baptist Church, 901 5th Street, Gretna, LA 70053. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. Reverend Roosevelt Washington, Officiant. Interment will follow at Restlawn Park Cemetery, 3540 US 90, Avondale, LA 70094. Guestbook Online: www.anewtraditionbegins.com (504)282-0600. Linear Brooks Boyd and Donavin D. Boyd Owners/Funeral Directors.
