Sharon Patterson Byrd, 53, of 2200 Williamsburg Drive, Gastonia, North Carolina, ended a ten year battle with cancer on Monday, February 18, 2019 at Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas, North Carolina. She was born in Gastonia, North Carolina on March 15, 1965, the youngest daughter of the late David Gerald Patterson and Rosetta Werts Patterson. Since childhood, she was a devout member of St. Stephens A.M.E. Zion Church along with her three sisters and parents.

Graduating from Ashbrook High School, Gastonia, North Carolina “Class of 1983”, Sharon began a lifelong career in customer service. Starting off in fast food, she transitioned to starting a career at Walmart in Gastonia that spanned 20+ years. Sharon was known for her constant upbeat attitude, her infectious smile, and an unbreakable will determined to fight against any odds. She spread joy, love, and laughter with everyone from her close friends to a perfect stranger. Regardless of the person, Sharon had a compassionate and giving heart who would give or do anything for anyone. Her coworkers, her close friends, and her beloved family deeply cherish the beautiful soul that she was and will forever remember the angel that God placed on Earth.

Sharon was preceded in death by her beloved older sister, Rhonda Patterson Hardin.

As Sharon ascends into the gates of heaven, she leaves many loved ones behind who will treasure every single memory shared with her. She leaves behind the center of her world her two boys, Chase Patterson (Brittany) and Chavis Byrd; her cherished grandchildren, Treston Patterson and Zarianna Patterson; husband, Michael Byrd; sisters, Rita Patterson and Lorie Sadler (Patrick); niece, Maya Hardin (Malcolm); nephew, Devin Barber (Cathy); a close cousin, Danita Gordon; a close family friend, Hattie Hardin; a host of many more family and friends who loved her deeply.

Funeral Arrangement

PLACE OF SERVICE St. Stephen A.M.E. Zion Church 201 W. Franklin Blvd. Gastonia, North Carolina

DATE & TIME: Saturday, February 23, 2019 @ 1:00 P.M.

VISITATION: The family will receive friends for thirty minutes prior to funeral. (12:30 until 1:00 P.M.)

BURIAL Rose Hill Cemetery Gastonia, North Carolina