Daphne
Byrd Sledd, of Riner, VA., passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2018. She was born in Martinsville, VA. August 5, 1937 to the late Leonard and Mary
Bondurant Byrd. She was also preceded in
death by her beloved husband, Edward Lane Sledd and a sister, Mildred Byrd
Grindstaff. Daphne and her husband were
self- employed with Sledd Body shop.
Survivors
are son, Leonard Darrell Spencer; stepson, Donivan Lane Sledd and wife Tammy;
grandson, Chris Spencer and wife Laney; step grandchildren, April and Roger
Linkous; five step great-grandchildren.
Also surviving is one niece, Cassandra Grindstaff Campbell (husband
Gary) and great nieces Danielle White (husband Chris) and Lindsey Campbell.
She
had a great love for crafting and especially the art of quilting.
At
Daphne’s request, there will be no visitation.
Family and friends who wish may gather at Roselawn Burial Park,
Martinsville, VA. at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, August 25, 2018 at the gravesite to
celebrate and remember Daphne’s life.
Anyone wishing to make memorial contributions may consider Mount Carmel
Baptist Church, 1707 Mount Carmel Road, Rock Mount, VA. 24151 or Riner Rescue
Squad, PO Box 858, Riner, VA. 24149.
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