Sharon Byrd Obituary in Gastonia at Costner Funeral Home

Obituary For Sharon Byrd

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

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We're so sorry to hear you are suffering the loss of your dear loved one. May you find strength and some comfort in the words found in Psalms 9:9, which reads: Jehovah will become a secure refuge for the oppressed, A secure refuge in times of distress. Our loving God cares about us and is ready to bring us comfort if we allow him (1John 5:14). He also has made the provision of a resurrection RIGHT HERE ON EARTH when it is restored into a beautiful paradise (Acts 24:15; Isaiah 55:11). Can you see yourself welcoming back to life your dear loved one? Find out more about this resurrection online at JW.ORG

R&R Lopez

I am so very sorry to hear that your family has lost another beloved member in the person of Mrs. Sharon Byrd Patterson. I will miss seeing her smiling face. Any time we saw each other at barber shop, walmart, stores, community events, etc she was al4ways so nice & smiling. We'd chat a little share some laughs about Mike, Eric(husbands) the kids & family. She was another Beautiful Spirit. I pray that the family is strong & united in preparing her Homegoing Services. She would want hers to be as she was a beautiful elegant, peaceful & loving Spirit. To my classmate Lori Roll Like A Greenwave No Fear, because God Got Your Back! God Bless you all & May your hearts be filled with all the wonderful memories.

Mrs. Tammy Sims

Words cannot express sorrow you feel. Sharon is and always will be forever in your hearts and memories. Last time I saw Sharon was a few years ago. Always filled with a beautiful spirit and full of life. Im youngest daughter of Aubrey Patterson (one of Uncle Gerald older brothers). My family and I send our love and prayers.

Michelle Patterson - Wise

May you find peace in the word of the Lord. God Bless (Aubreys granddaughter)

Kareema Harris

My prayers are with you during this difficult time. Sharon was a wonderful claasmate and friend.

Darnell Faulkner

I wish to express my deepest sympathy to my cousins Rita and Lorraine. I realize words cannot replace your love and the actual presence of Sharon, but words can however allow you to know that your family is also saddened. Our love for you, and your children Rita and Lorraine is great. Our love for Rhonda's and Sharon's children is also great. Our life on this earth is only for a short time. We will all see each other again one day in that heavenly place where Sharon has gone. In that heavenly place we will sing with joy praising our Lord and God. We will greet each other happily and with smiles forever and always. May God Bless and be with the Patterson family. We send our Love to all of our North Carolina family.
Dorothy Patterson Geraldine Patterson (Wife and daughter of the belated Aubrey Patterson)

Geraldine Patterson

So Very Sorry For Your Loss God Bless All Hearts And Mind.

Jackie Burris Owens

Micheal this is your Aunt Shirley and your cousins from Savannah,Ga wanting you to know that we have you in our prayers at this time

Shirley Thomas

My prayers of condolences to the Patterson/Byrd Family. May God comfort you today, tomorrow and the days ahead. Sharon was beautiful inside and outside and may her legacy live on through her family. May God give you peace knowing that she is you go forth from this day knowing that all your laughs, joy and wonderful times that you all shared with her, for they are your loving memories for a lifetime. I once heard her speak of her sons, while at the beauty salon, you could tell that she was so proud of her young men, it was written all over her face.
Young men, continue to do well in life and remember all that your beautiful mother instilled in you; continue to make her proudShell be your angel watching over you all.
My continued prayers for your family and always keep in mind:
'To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord'
Sharon take your rest in the LOVING ARMS OF JESUS!!!
Alice F. Armstrong Ashbrook Class of 83

ALICE F. ARMSTRONG