Alma W. Byrd

Alma Weaver Byrd (September 18, 1923 – May 3, 2017) was an American politician.^[1]

Alma W. Byrd
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 74th district
In office 1991–1998
Preceded by	Frank McBride
Succeeded by	Todd Rutherford
Personal details
Born	Alma Weaver (1923-09-18)September 18, 1923 Aiken, South Carolina
Died	May 3, 2017(2017-05-03) (aged 93) Columbia, South Carolina
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Wallace Byrd
Residence	Columbia, South Carolina
Alma mater	Columbia University University of South Carolina Benedict College
Profession	Educator, Professor, Philanthropist

Early life, education and career

Byrd was born in Aiken, South Carolina. She graduated from Benedict College, Columbia University, and the University of South Carolina. She taught English and French at Benedict College. Dr. Byrd also was a published author.

Political career

Byrd served on the Richland County School District One Board and was the vice-chair of the school board. Byrd served as a Democratic member for the 74th district in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1991 to 1998.^[2][3][4]

Rep. Byrd introduced legislation leading to the commission and placement of a portrait of Modjeska Monteith Simkins in the South Carolina State House.^[5] The Simkins portrait was painted by Columbia artist Larry Francis Lebby.^[6]