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Betty Boyle Obituary

Betty Jean Boyle, 78, of Cumming passed away Sept. 4, 2013. Born in Charlotte, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Orlando and Frances Hudson.
Betty Jean and Jim grew up in Florence, S.C., met in high school, attended Furman University and married on Dec. 26, 1955. Betty Jean accompanied and supported Jim throughout his 30 year military career. She proved to be the perfect military wife. When he was given new assignments, she managed each move with cheerfulness and aplomb. She handled every detail. Wherever stationed, she provided a supportive, loving home for her family.
She is survived by her loving husband, James Boyle of Cumming; son, Michael Boyle and his fiancée Alla Tsipenyuk; son, Kenneth and wife Marian Boyle of Urbandale, Iowa; brother, Orlando DeLorme Hudson and wife Beth of Redstone, Colo.; nephews, Blair, Blake and Blaine Hudson; beloved grandchildren, James, Berit, Camilla, Robert, Ryan, and Carson Boyle, and sisters-in-law, Norma Boyle Childers and Donna Hudson.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, Sept. 8, at 2 p.m. in the McDonald and Son Funeral Home Chapel in Cumming. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday from 1-2 p.m. Entombment will follow at Sarasota Memorial Park in Sarasota, Fla.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.mcdonaldandson.com.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations in Betty's name to the Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org or to the Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org.
McDonald and Son Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.

Published by Forsyth County News from Sep. 6 to Sep. 9, 2013.
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May you find peace in knowing that soon, our Creator will completely remove death forever. (1 Corinthians 15:26)

B. Gardner

September 16, 2013

To the Boyle Family,

Our prayers are with your family during this difficult time. God Bless all of you.

The Markowski Family

September 8, 2013

Jim,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We will miss Jean and always remember the fun times spent with her. Please remember we are your friends/neighbors, if you need anything we are always here for you!

Cindy, Rich Bret and Emily Haytas

September 8, 2013

Jim, We are very sorry to hear of Betty Jeans passing. Our deepest condolences to you and your family. Our prayers are with each of you for comfort and strength.

Doug & Peggy Summerford

September 8, 2013

Jim, We are deeply sorry to hear about the passing of Betty Jean. Our hearts go out to you and your family.

Jim and Patti Mooney

September 7, 2013

Our sincere condolences to you and your family. We recall such good times together. Our love to you, Jim, as always.
Dick and Linda

Dick and Linda Lind

September 7, 2013

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

L.W. McDonald and Son Funeral Home

September 6, 2013

Jimmy,
So sorry to learn that Betty Jean had passed away. Both of you were good friends I have missed through the years. My prayers are with you and your family.

Bill (BR) Collins

September 6, 2013

My thoughts and condolences to the Boyles. Betty Jean is present in each one of you.

Flavia Mercado

September 6, 2013

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