Barbara Ann Byrd of Sarasota, Florida passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on November 21, 2019 at the age of 82. Barbara was born August 3, 1937 in Westport, Connecticut to the late Anthony "Buzz" and Nanetta (Cotroneo) Migliarese.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 61 years, John "Max" Byrd; loving children, John "Randy" Byrd Jr. (Mari Morton), Gina Pietsch (Butch) and Tony Byrd (Tangie); sister, Nancy Sharkany (Allen); five cherished grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
A visitation will begin at 12 pm until the time of service at 1 pm on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at Robert Toale & Sons Funeral Home at Palms Memorial Park, 170 Honore Ave., Sarasota, FL 34232 with burial immediately following in the park.
Memorial contributions may be made to TideWell Hospice, Inc., 5957 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238.
