Mrs. Catherine Player Byrd, age 92, of Lumberton, NC, passed away on Saturday August 10, 2024, at her home with family. She was born in Sumter, SC on February 2, 1932 to the late Johnny Player & Clara Meares.

Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her three sisters, a brother, and her husband, retired Lumberton Fire Chief, Sam Byrd, Jr.

She is survived by her son, Mitchell "Mickey" Byrd of Lumberton, NC, and her two grandchildren, Samantha Byrd of Hope Mills, NC and Christopher Byrd of Greenville, NC.

Mrs. Catherine worked for the Cato's Corporation for nearly 20 years serving as manager of the Lumberton, NC store. She was an instrumental advocate for the formation of the Lumberton Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. She served as President of the American Women's Business Association. She was an active member of the Hyde Park Baptist Church of Lumberton and was also a member of their Joy Group.

The family will receive friends and loved ones prior to the service on Monday, August 12, 2024, from 1:00-2:00 PM at Hyde Park Baptist Church, 301 N. Roberts Avenue in Lumberton, NC. Following the visitation, a funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM with Rev. Jeff Blackburn officiating.