Elsie Marie Robinson Byrd was born June 21st, 1940 in Akron, Ohio. She was sixth of nine children born to the union of Harry and Viola Robinson.

Elsie attended Akron Public Schools and was a life-long resident of Akron.  Elsie held a variety of jobs such as candy stripper at St Thomas Hospital, salesclerk at Charlotte West Boutique, attendant at Broadview Medical and assembly line worker with Ford Motors Company, however the majority of Elsie's life was spent as a housewife, Sister, Mother, Grandmother and Great-GrandMother.

Elsie enjoyed shopping, socializing, bowling and was once a member of a bowling league, and a avid lover of western movies.

Elsie was a Christian and attending many different churches and was once a member of New Hope Baptist Church where she served in different roles. However, if you would ask Elsie, 'What was your greatest accomplishment?' She would tell you her greatest accomplishment are her five children.

Elsie transitioned on May 1st, 2024. She was preceded in death by both parents Harry and Viola Robinson. Brothers: Robert, Eugene, Leon, William and Clifford Robinson, Sisters: Nellie Green and Charlotte Moore.

Elsie leaves to mourn her sister Sandra James (Thomas), of Akron, Oh. Her five children Cynthia Robinson of Akron, Oh; Carol Byrd Hickman of Spring, Tx; James Byrd (Rosalyn) of Dayton, Oh; Warren Byrd (Aundre) of Egg Harbor Township, NJ; and Duane Byrd (Deborah) of Cuyahoga Falls, Oh. Twelve grandchildren ( RJ, Austin, Ebony, James Jr, Warren, Indrea, Cameron, Indigo, Jocelyn, Dwayne, Dionte and Darian), sixteen great-grandchildren with three more on the way and a host of nephews, nieces, other relatives as well as friends who will cherish her memory.