Dorothy Louise

Byrd

Dorothy Louise Byrd, age 96, passed away peacefully on Wednesday November 4, 2026. Former Proprietor of Aero Lanes and avid bowler. Preceded in death by husband Charles Byrd, Jr., daughter Charlotte Byrd Mitchell, son Charles Byrd III, mother Erthel (Louden) Black, aunts Costella (Rev. W.C.T.) Ayres, Lucille (Rev. Robert) Palmer, Mayme (Richmond) Simmons, uncle Rev. Isaac Louden, grandparents Isaac J. and Christina (Greene) Louden affectionately known as Grandmother and Papoo.

Survived by daughter Cheryl Byrd, sons David Byrd and Tony (Catalina) Byrd, grandchildren Maria Byrd, Tony Byrd, Jr., Lisa (Tom) Mahoney, Asyia Coston, Schnell Coston, Ericka (Larry) Thomas, Jason Byrd, and great grandchildren. A host of dear cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

The family wishes to acknowledge with sincere appreciation and gratitude all deeds of kindness and expressions of sympathy.
Memorial Service Thursday, November 12, 2026
CHAPEL OF DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE
1370 East Main Street, Columbus, OH 43205
Pastor Angela Ayres Blunt officiating
Family will be receiving friends 11 a.m. until time of service at 12 noon.