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

She taught English and French at Benedict College.

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.