Sandra Byrd

Sandra (Fiely) Byrd, 81, of Jamestown, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Aug. 1, 2025.

She was born to Harold and Freeda (Smith) Fiely on May 14, 1944.

She was a 1963 graduate of Portland High School. On June 10, 1964, she married Carl Byrd and he died in October 2024.

Sandy was a homemaker and cherished friend to many. She sold Avon products for many years, decorated memorable cakes, hosted neighborhood Yahtzee tournaments and loved playing rummy. She will be remembered for her warmth, laughter and sense of fun.

Survivors include a daughter, Tracy, of Jupiter, Florida; and a son, Carl Byrd III (Lisa) of Georgetown, Kentucky; and a granddaughter, Katalina. Other survivors are a sister, Cindy (Mike) Muhlenkamp of Celina, Ohio; a brother-in-law, Donald Clott of Portland; and Sandy’s longtime friend, Teena Watson of Portland.

Preceding her in death was a sister, Patricia (Patty) Clott of Portland.

There will be no services. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

The family encourages gathering friends, playing a game of rummy and raising a glass to a life well-lived.