Gracie Spry Byrd was born August 24, 1937 in Clarendon County, South Carolina, to Arthur and Elease Spry. She was the third child of seven children.

Gracie was educated in Clarendon County School District in Manning, SC. She was employed with Lance Snacks and retired from there after working for many years. Later, she opened a florist shop and made crafts and floral arrangements.

Gracie was united in holy matrimony to Lewis Byrd who preceded her in death.

Gracie was a compassionate and kind woman. She served the less fortunate and homeless with hot meals, groceries and clothing. She was an active person as well. She loved playing basketball and taught the elderly how to play basketball. Gracie enjoyed walking until her health began to decline.

Gracie moved to South Carolina in 2016 and worshipped at Christ Fellowship, St. Stephen, SC, where Bishop Jeremiah Ravenell is the pastor.

On Sunday, July 12, 2020 at her residence in Goose Creek, SC, Gracie entered into eternal rest with the Lord.

Gracie was preceded in death by: sons, Elijah and Samuel Prince; her siblings, Moses, Harold, Nathaniel and James Spry, Sarah McFadden and Ida Mae Brown.

Those left to cherish her memories are: her children, Cleo L. Spry, Lewis M. Byrd, Gary Jonathan Spry and Arthur Prince; stepchildren, Rev. E. L. Byrd, Vernell Beckham, Wallace Byrd, Henrietta Byrd and Elizabeth Byrd; granddaughter, LaPortia Abrams; sister-in-law, Barbara Spry; devoted niece and caregiver, Evon Wigfall; devoted caregiver assistant, Isaac Praileau, II; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members.

Viewing will be held Monday, July 20, 2020 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Graveside Service will be held Tuesday, July 21, 2020, 10:00 a.m., at Westview Cemetery, 1010 Cooper Store Road, Moncks Corner, SC. As per CDC guidelines, please wear a mask and practice social distancing. Thank you for your understanding and prayers.

The service will be live-streamed on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/gethersfh/