Joyce Rena Scott Byrd, 83, passed away at her home of February 16, 2026.

She is preceded in death by her Mother, Beatrice Scott and Father Archie Scott and sister Margaret Elbrnk, all of Charlotte, Michigan.

Joyce was born in Charlotte, Michigan on April 16, 1942. She graduated Charlotte High School in 1960. She worked for the State of Michigan for 32 years.

She is survived by her spouse of 63 years, Joseph (Gene) Byrd of Pink Hill, NC, son, Bill Byrd of Kinley, Nebraska, daughter, Teresa Roshong (Randy), of Pink Hill, NC, 4 wonderful grandchildren; Chris Rector (Stacey), Amanda Rector, Sarah Byrd and Brooke Byrd, and one great-grandchild, Elizabeth Rector.

Arrangements will be made at a later date.

Community Funeral Home of Beulaville is honored to serve the Byrd family.