Vicki L. Byrd

Vicki L. Byrd, age 73, of Upper Sandusky, Ohio, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025 at Vancrest of Upper Sandusky.

Vicki was born on December 20, 1951 in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, to John and Evelyn (Eatherton) LaRowe, both of whom have passed away.  She married Timothy Byrd on July 1, 1988,  and he survives.

She is survived by her 2 sons: Nathan (Heather) Franz, and Lucas (Tammy) Franz, both of Upper Sandusky.  5 grandchildren: Alesha (Dakota) Feasel, Jordan Franz, Christine Gatchell, Danielle (Anthony) Thiel, and Michael Gatchell Jr., along with 4 great grandchildren, Madyson and Axel Feasel, and Calvin and Joey Thiel.

Vicki is also survived by her 2 brothers, Thomas (Kathy) LaRowe of Upper Sandusky, and John "Jack" LaRowe of Union County, Kentucky.

She was a 1969 graduate of Upper Sandusky High School, and went on to work for over 20 years at McDonald's in Upper Sandusky.  Before that Vicki had done some babysitting and also worked at the former Cunningham's IGA in Upper Sandusky.

For hobbies she enjoyed sewing, knitting, and crocheting, cooking, and was an avid sport fan, following the Buckeyes and Indians.  She also enjoyed following her family with their local sporting events.

Funeral services for Vicki Byrd will be held at 1:00pm Thursday, September 4, 2025 at the Lucas Batton Funeral Home with Father Savio Manavalan OFM Conv. officiating.  Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.

Visitations will be held on Thursday, 2 hours before the service, 11:00am to 1:00pm, at the Lucas Batton Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to the Oncology Department of Wyandot Memorial Hospital, and can be sent to Lucas Batton, 476 S Sandusky Ave. Upper Sandusky, Ohio, 43351.

Online condolences may be sent to www.lucasbatton.com

Wyandot Memorial Hospital - Oncology Dept.