Patricia Howle Byrd

Hartsville, SC

     It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mrs. Patricia Howle Byrd. Mrs. Byrd passed away Sunday evening, February 15th, 2026, while at home. She was 60 years old.

     Born in Greenwood, SC, Patricia was a daughter of the late Margaret Sullivan Howle. She loved spending time with her family and shopping. In general, she enjoyed life.

     Surviving is her husband, BK Kirkley; children, Brandy Byrd and Becky Byrd; grandchildren: Cameron Smith, Victoria Byrd, Abby (Trey) Pridgeon, Zach Lynch, Michael Dudley, Landon Blackmon, and KB Carter; great-grandchildren, Waylon Pridgeon and River Pridgeon; father, Robert Howle and a father-figure, Larue Howle; siblings: Denise Howle, Howard (Stephanie) Howle, Sharon (Ben) Johnson, and Jennifer Dubose. Also surviving are her friends, Vickie Early and Melissa Grantham.

     She was preceded in death by her mother; friend, Kathy Stephens; aunts, Jenny Sorise and Joyce Grantham.

     A funeral service will be conducted at 2 o’clock on Friday afternoon, February 20th, 2026, from the Chapel of Norton Funeral home, with a committal following in Union Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

     Norton Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to be with Mrs. Byrd’s family during this time.