Kay Clifton Byrd

Kay Clifton Byrd died peacefully on June 21, 2019, at the age of 82. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Askew Byrd. She is survived by her daughter Sonja Byrd Puryear and her husband, Mitchell; grandchildren Amanda Michelle Puryear and her husband, Daniel Anderson; and Laura Frances Puryear; brother, Don Clifton and his wife, JoAnn of Benson; sister, Edith Ogburn and her husband, Herman of Willow Spring. In addition to her husband, Kay was preceded in death by her parents J.O. Clifton, Sr. and Beulah Love Clifton and her brother J. Oris Clifton, Jr. Kay was born and raised in Johnston County, NC. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She loved her family and friends and extended her love, faith and grace to everyone. Kay always maintained a strong relationship with her church family and a positive outlook for the future, even during her illness. A memorial service will be held at Hudson Memorial Presbyterian Church, 4921 Six Forks Road, Raleigh NC on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at 3:00 pm. The family wishes to thank her many cherished friends and her wonderful caregivers at Duke Raleigh Hospital and Hillcrest Rehab for the loving care and attention provided during her illness. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hudson Memorial Presbyterian Church Foundation, or a charity of one’s choice