Barre, VT Lila Jo Byrd, 45, of Branch Street died unexpectedly on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at her home. She was born on January 14, 1972 in Burlington, VT, the daughter of Fredrick and Darlene (Mayo) Byrd. She attended schools in several towns including, Northfield and Montpelier. Lila was a "stay at home" mom, a role that she was truly dedicated to, as family meant the world to her. She was a collector of Butterflies, all things Elvis Presley, and Stephen King Novels. She enjoyed watching the Dallas Cowboys and camping with her family and friends. Survivors include her fianc, Sam Fisk of Barre; daughters, Natasha Lumsden and her husband Ryan and their children, Larissa and Kaydin of Bennington and Chelsea Pierson of Barre; son, Brandon Beach of Williamstown; her father Fredrick Byrd, Jr, siblings, Fredie Byrd of Williamstown, Tara Perkins of Barre, VT, Fredrick Byrd III of West Charleston, VT, and William Byrd of North Troy, VT, two special cousins, Tonya Jarvis of West Topsham and Rickki Winkler of Barre Town; maternal grandmother, Shirley Mayo of Burlington; and several nieces and nephews. She also leaves her beloved cat "Bud Bud". She was predeceased by her mother, Darlene Mayo. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, December 17th at 3:00 pm at the Moose Club in Williamstown. Those wishing to express online condolences may do so at www.guareandsons.com Memorial contributions may be made to the Central Vermont Humane Society, P.O. Box 687, Montpelier, VT 05601.