Molly Mitcham Byrd
December 4, 1939 ~ January 22, 2006
Resided in:
Weaverville, NC
Molly Mitcham Byrd, 66, of 16 Fairway View Drive, Weaverville, died Sunday, January 22, 2006, at the Keever Hospice Solace Center following a brief and brave bout with cancer.
A native of Newton County, Georgia, she was the daughter of Barney and Fannie Bogus Mitcham. Molly was a member of North Point Baptist Church where she served as pianist. She was previously a member of West Asheville Baptist Church for 20 years where she served as church secretary, pianist, and Sunday School teacher as well as serving on a number of various committees. She was employed by Wilcox Travel for 18 1/2 years.
Molly is survived by her husband of 47 1/2 years, Bill Byrd; three children, Melanie Dowdle and husband Cam, Mike Byrd and wife Karen and Melissa Metcalf and husband Mike; six grandchildren, Hunter, Skylar and Taylor Dowdle, Seth Phillips, Audrey Byrd and James Metcalf.
A celebration service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at West Asheville Baptist Church with the Rev. Drs. S. Gray Little and James H. Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at Green Hills Cemetery with George Dowdle, Bob Fisher, Gary Smith, Jim Britt, Harry Fisher and Mike Matthews serving as pallbearers. The West Asheville Baptist Church Choir will sit together as honorary pallbearers.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church and would like to express their gratitude for the care and kindness of the staff at Asheville Hematology/Oncology, the staff on the 10th floor at St. Joseph Hospital, and the staff at the Hospice Solace Center.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to North Point Baptist Church Building Fund, 119 Monticello Road, Weaverville, NC 28787.
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Bill,Melanie and Cam,
Michelle and I were so sorry to here about the passing of Molly. We enjoyed the time that we had with all of you at W.Asheville Baptist. Molly was such a joy to be around and a blessing to many.We want you guys to know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers often. I know it is hard to understand why, but we rejoice to know that she is in the arms of the Lord now. May the Lord comfort you in this time.
Love – Lee and Michelle Kiser
Bill and children,
Molly was a blessed woman. She was loved by her husband, children, grandchildren and friends. Most importantly, she was loved by God. His love shone through her face, actions and music. She is truly valued far above rubies. Molly touched my heart and our lives more than words can express. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this time. Thank you for sharing Molly with us.
Dear Bill & Family,
We are so sorry for the loss of Molly. She was a wonderful person I know that she will be greatly missed. Please let us know if we can do anything for you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Myra & Patsy
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know you will miss her so. Hold on to the precious memories you have, and know that you will see her one day on the other side. Heaven has gained a new musician!
Melanie, Melissa & family,
We’re sorry to hear about your Mom. I know she will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Bill,
Janice and I will remember you and your family in prayer during this time. Molly was a Christian Lady, I know you all will miss her.
If there is anything we can do, let us know
Bill, Melanie, Melissa and Mike,
Sorry to read about the loss in your family. Molly was a beautiful lady with a wonderful smile and a great talent. I remember a lot of the fun times we shared while I worked with Bill at Sterchi’s. My thoughts and Prayers are with you all during this time.
Dear Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. Ms. Molly is rejoicing in heaven with My Mom’Shirley Smith’. With our love and prayers, Ben and Catherine Smith Roberts
My thoughts and prayers go out to all the family and friends.
Lottie and Harold were so sorry to hear of Molly’s passing. We take comfort in knowing that she is in a better place in the presence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Our thoughts and prayers are with each member of the family.
Sending our deepest, heartfelt thoughts.
Brian & Sherry
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I had the great pleasure of working with Molly for a number of years at both Northwestern Bank and Wilcox Travel Agency. I will always remember her wisdom and kindness. May God bless you and show you peace in your time of sorrow.
Bill Melanie Mellisa and Mike
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Molly. She leaves behind a loving family who will miss her greatly.
please know that your frinds have been praying for you and thinking of you all a lot during the last few months.
I am in Georgia and will be here until Wednesday. I wish I cuold see you Tuesday but that is impossible. However I will have you in my thoughts and prayers.
You are all quite special to me and I too will miss one fine lady named Molly
With love to all
Leslie Johnson
To the entire family, Robin and I will lift you up in our prayers. This wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and most of all Christian friend will be missed. But we all know she is walking the streets of gold in glory. I know that I just have to remember: When we all get to heaven.. what a day of rejoicing it will be…..God Be with you all, With love and prayers.
Jerry and I wish to send you our deepest condolences. We are sorry for the loss of Molly. She was such a sweet person. I know she will truly missed by all that knew her. Please know that if I can help in anyway with the children, I will. I am no more than a phone call away. God bless you all.
In His Grip,
Jerry & Vicki Ross
Melanie and family,
We would like to extend our heartfelt sympathies to you and your family during this time of sadness.
Melanie,
My thought and prayers are with you and your family during this time. God Bless – Danelle
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Molly was a wonderful woman who truly was a blessing to me. Please know that I am praying for the entire family during this time of loss. I understand losing someone so wonderful.
A beautiful woman has gone home to be with our savior.The smile that Mrs.Byrd had no one will ever forget, she was a great person. Whoever she came into contact with she made feel very welcome.When I saw Mr. Byrd&Mrs.Byrd I saw two people who really love eachother and knew god was first in their lifes. We will miss her and I hope this time of lose god will fill your hearts with the love that surrounded Mrs.Byrd. Our prayers from my family go out to you. Mr. Byrd over the years I have always said you was the best boss that anyone could have.I know the family will miss her but remember she is in a place where she has perpared herself for all her life.
Our deepest sympathy goes out to all the family. Oh how we loved to watch and hear Ms. Molly play the piano at West Asheville Baptist…. She was such a beautiful lady inside and out. Her love for God,her church and her family was very evident. Several years ago we had ‘premie’ grandbabies and she asked that I call at the church and give her reports from time to time on them….at which I did and she was so comforting to me…… She was truly a Child of God and someday we will see and hear her playing the piano in heaven…. ‘WHAT A DAY OF REJOICING THAT WILL BE’
Our Prayers are with you.
Edward and Irma Rudisill
Melanie,
My heart felt prayers to you and your family. God Bless
To Bill and all the family,
My heart is so sadden for earth’s loss but it’s joyous for heaven’s gain. Molly was truly a beautiful person both inside and out and I loved her with all my heart. She was so fun to work with and always had a smile to share! You will be in my thoughts and prayers for the days ahead. God bless you!
Melanie and Melissa,
Sorry to hear about your loss. Your family is in our prayers.
So very sorry to read of Molly’s death. I knew she was sick and had been praying for her comfort and healing. Will continue to remember the family at this sad time.
Bill, Melanie & Cam,
I am so sorry. I’ll always have alot of fond memories of Molly and you all. The kindness that you guys showed me and my family will last a lifetime. Know that you are and will always be in my prayers.
Melanie,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathy,
Lynne Hughes
To Mr. Byrd and all the family:
I am so sorry to hear of Molly’s death, just know she is in a better place and we will see her again. She was a wonderful Christian woman who had a smile for everyone. I certainly was glad to know her and your whole family while at WABC. I enjoyed her piano playing so much.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless and keep you during this difficult time.
May God bless you and give you strength during this trying time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Bill & Family,
Our precious Molly has closed her eyes to this world and our prayers go out to you for your loss. Her good works will follow her, but they also remain here to inspire all of us to love one another more openly and to walk more closely with our Lord and Savior, Jesus.
May it comfort you to realize she suffers no more, she now knows only peace, love and joy…and that her life was richer and brighter because of your love for her. John 11:25 & 26
Bill, Melanie, Mike and Melissa —
May the balm of Christ heal the breakage of your hearts. We weep for ourselves at the loss of beautiful, Molly Byrd, though death will not take her fully away. For she lives in the great legacy of her family, in every way her music and the light of her kindness have shone in this life, and in the memory of how she changed us all with her gentle way.
I carry a part of that sweet lady through my life to this day, for the love she showed to me years ago is fixed upon my soul. Molly Byrd proves no love ever goes to waste. It lasts in those to whom it is given. I thank our sweet God for her, and for all of you, as I pray for peace and every divine goodness to come your way, in the comfort of the Christ who knows us, and who — out of love — put death itself to rest.
If I can be of any use, any help at all, at any time, please call on me.
You are all family to me, as is dear Molly, always.
Warmest love and grace and wishing the best of memories to you all,
Michael Cogdill
BILL, MELANIE AND FAMILY, OUR HEARTS CAN ONLY HOPE TO ACHIEVE THE GRACE SHOWN BY MOLLY. SHE WAS A WONDERFUL PIANIST,TEACHER AND FRIEND. ALTHOUGH SHE WAS ILL FOR A WHILE,SHE WILL BE WELL FOR ETERNITY IN THE ARMS OF CHRIST.IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO LOSE A LOVED ONE SO DEAR TO OUR HEARTS, BUT REST ASSURED DEATH IS NOT A PERIOD BUT ONLY A COMMA FOR THOSE WHO TRUST IN GOD. WERE PRAYING FOR ALL OF YOU. LOVE, MIKE AND TARA HURST.
I just wnated to take a moment to tell you that you all are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that God will give all of you peace, comfort, and strength in the days and weeks ahead.
2 Corinthians 12:9
Dear Bill and Family,
Words cannot express the love and gratitude we feel for precious Molly. God used her in a powerful way in our lives personally and in our work together at North Point Baptist Church. We will always be grateful that God allowed us the past few years to labor together.
Molly did so much, yet never looked to gain glory for herself. She selflessly gave of her time and talent for the Lord and for eternal purposes. She will be greatly missed; but we rejoice knowing that her suffering is over, yet her service continues in Heaven. We thank God that He allowed her to be such an instrumental part of North Point Baptist Church. Her legacy will continue to live on.
Thank you for sharing her with us, and we look forward to seeing her again. May God bless you during this time. Our prayers are with you.
Gray and Paula Little
Dear Bill, Melanie, Mike, and Melissa,
We were so saddened to learn of Molly’s death. What a precious friend she was to us in our early married years. We thought so much of your family. And we enjoyed our work with Molly at Weaverville Baptist. She embodied what a church musician should be. We saw evidenced in her life the fruits of the Holy Spirit and the power of Christ at work. She was truly a very special person. We have been praying for her at our church and will continue to lift you all up to our Father in prayer. May He hold you close in His love and comfort you with His peace right now.
To Bill&Family, I have had the priviledge to work with some great people over my life and Molly was at the top of the list of fellow co-workers that were very instrumental in helping as a servant/ team player to reach goals that at times we thought we never pull off. Her outside appearence was always a statement to her thougts of her inner self. She was a beautiful christian lady that loved her God, family and the people in her community. I count it a blessing for the opportunity to have worked with her at Wilcox Travel for 6 years. She was a very special person that I will look forward in seeing at Jesus feet in heaven. God bless the family that I know will greatly miss her here. Proverbs 31.
To Molly’s family: I am so sorry to learn of her bout with cancer. We were friends in high school and learned our parents had already been friends. May God comfort you in your grief. She was a lovely, talented lady. Most sincerely, Mary Jordan
Know of our prayers for each of you during this time. God Bless