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Leola Ann T. Boyd

1942 - 2017

BORN

1942

DIED

2017

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Paul Funeral Home of Washington

900 John Small Ave.

Washington, North Carolina

Leola Boyd Obituary

Mrs. Leola Ann Tanksley Boyd, age 74, a resident of 233 Boyd Acres Road, Washington, died Thursday, August 3, 2017 at Vidant Inpatient Hospice in Greenville.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, August 12, 2017 at Beebe Memorial CME Church, 427 N. Respess Street, Washington, conducted by Pastor Doris Gorham. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery. Mrs. Boyd's nephews, cousins, and friends will serve as pallbearers.

Mrs. Boyd was born in Savannah, Georgia on December 9, 1942. She was the daughter of the late Paul Tanksley and Jestine Butler Tanksley. Mrs. Boyd had lived in Vailsburg, N.J. prior to retiring to North Carolina nine years ago. Mrs. Boyd worked as a beautician for three years and later five years as a Lab Technician at Hoffman-LaRoche lab. She retired as a child care provider.

In her spare time, she enjoyed playing Bingo, decorating, cooking and traveling.

On September 10, 1961, she married Milton E. Boyd, Sr. who survives.

Surviving with her husband are her children, Patrice L. Boyd-Fair (Oceola) of Orange, N.J.; Milton E. Boyd, Jr. (Nekay) of Lumberton, N.J.; Maurice Boyd (Shawnteeha) of Hackettstown, N.J.; eight grandchildren, JaNee' Fair, Briana Boyd, Sequoia Boyd, Morgan Boyd, Milton Boyd III, Samiyah Leola Boyd, Maurice Boyd, Jr., Kyle Boyd, Brandon Henry, Cameron McCleod; siblings, Paul Tanksley, Jr. of Ft. Washington, MD, Willie Tanksley of Savannah, GA, Ret. Lt. Col. James Tanksley (Dr. Mary Tanksley) of Columbus, Ga., Algene Tanksley (Bishop Dorothy Tanksley) of Savannah, GA, Betty R. Tanksley Wilson (Ray Wilson, Sr.) of Savannah, GA.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Boyd was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Tanksley and a sister, Anna Butler Storey.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday, August 11, 2017 at Paul Funeral Home & Crematory in Washington and other times at the home, 233 Boyd Acres Road, Washington.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.paulfuneralhome.com

Paul Funeral Home & Crematory in Washington is honored to serve the Boyd family.

Published by Savannah Morning News on Aug. 8, 2017.
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I'll always remember Mrs. Boyd with much love. I'm grateful for the beautiful relationship she and my mom shared. She was a true aunt in every sense of the word without being a blood relative, the best kind when we get to choose them and them us. Creating a beautiful bond and genuine love. I think of her often and miss her much!

Florence Flashman

Family

July 28, 2021

Love and miss you like crazy mommy

Patrice Fair

September 11, 2017

I miss you Mommy I'm being strong on the outside but I'm missing you soooooo much on the inside. Please find a way to help my broken Heart.

Patrice (Peachy) Fair

August 29, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss. May you gain hope by praying to God constantly. Please accept my condolences.

Pat

August 12, 2017

Milton and family,praying for your strength in the lost of your loved one.Earth has no sorry that heaven cannot heal.

Luther Hosea

August 10, 2017

Praying strength as you endure the lost of a beautiful love one sorry we are unable to be there will see you when we return to town God Blessing with you

Ed & Eltha Booth

August 10, 2017

Leola, you are in ours prayers you I go way back, we no god no have his time no more pain,

Al, Kathy Mccrimmon

August 9, 2017

The Family's have our deepest condolences
Leola, were our Mother 1st Cousin Whom she's Loved so much. the Family is in our Prayer.

Michelle Thompson

August 8, 2017

Leola, my sister-in-law, my sis, you will forever be in my heart, and I feel blessed to have had you in my life. Rest well and be at peace with our Lord and Savior. You are missed ...'til we meet again, Virginia.

Mary Virginia Boyd Biffle

Family

August 8, 2017

Rest well Aunt Leola. May God keep his arms around you.

Ashley V. and Taylor C. Bostic

Family

August 8, 2017

We will miss you, Auntie. Rest well and know that you are loved.

Angela N. Bostic & family

Family

August 8, 2017

Wishing the Family Solitude and Peace in knowing Mrs. Boyd is Resting Easy....
You All are in Our Prayers....
Fondly,
The Britton Family
(Vailsburg,NJ)

SharLynda Britton

August 8, 2017

Alan and I are keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers. We are sure that there are thousands of wonderful memories to cherish. She is in the arms of our Maker. What a wonderful feeling knowing she is at peace and no longer in pain. She is healed of all illness. God is good, all the time. We love you all.

Tina and Alan (Sheriff) S7 Jordan

August 7, 2017

With deep heartfelt sympathy Bernie and I give our love and condolence. Mrs. Boyd as we called her was family and a friend. She gave so much love and happiness to our mom and to all of us. We are happy and grateful to have known her and for the love we all shared.

Bernie and Florence Flashman

August 3, 2017

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233 Boyd Acres Road, Washington, GA

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Beebe Memorial CME Church

427 N. Respess Street, Washington, GA

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