Dorothy Edith Lawill Byrd, age 81, of Mt. Sterling, KY, passed away Monday, April 27, 2026, at Clark Regional Hospital, Winchester, KY. Dorothy was born October 30, 1944, in Mt. Sterling, KY to the late George Willous and Stella Vina Yazell Lawill.  Dorothy loved caring for her family and found a special joy in her grand and great grandchildren.   She was a faithful follower of God and taught Bible class at Howards Mill Church of God and the Christian Assembly of God churches for fifty-four years.

Dorothy is survived by 2 daughters: Teresa Gayle (Gary) Blevins of Mt. Sterling and Donna Denise (James) Parker of Mt. Sterling; 1 son: Billy Joe Byrd “Joey” Jr. of Mt. Sterling; 6 granddaughters: Ashley Nicole (Jeremy) Smith, Dorothy Denise Blevins, Rachel Elaine Blevins, Jessica Renee Wells, Megan Jo (Kohl) Faulkner and Caitlyn Grace (Ryan) Miller; 1 great granddaughter-Sophia Grace Vance; 5 great grandsons: Bentley Masen Smith, Grady Trent Faulkner, Miles Edward Faulkner, William Chase Vance and Cody James Miller; and several special nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband of forty years Billy Joe Byrd, Sr.; 5 brothers: Stanley Lawill, George Lawill, Jr, Clayton Lawill, Elgin Lawill and Calbert Lawill; 4 sisters: Stella Lawill, Ruby Reed, Julia Willoughby and Pearl Tolson.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 30th at Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals.  Officiated by Pastor Grant Cannoy.  Visitation will be 5:00-9:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 29th at Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals.

Burial to follow at Machpelah Cemetery, Mt. Sterling, KY.

Pallbearers: Kohl Faulkner, Josh Willoughby, Raymond Lawill, Jeremy Smith, Lucas Creech, Spencer Ballard, Ryan Miller and Jeff Yarber.

Services entrusted to the care of Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals, 1002 Woodford Drive, Mt. Sterling, KY  40353