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Mary Boyd Obituary
A native of Lynchburg, TN, she was born May 10, 1912, daughter of the late Lem and Ophelia Evans Motlow. She was a graduate of Ward Belmont in Nashville, TN and Duke University. She was a member of Christ Church Cathedral, Royal Palm Yacht Club and Country Club in Boca Raton, FL and Idle Hour Country Club.
She is survived by her son, James Robert (Elise) Boyd, Lexington; her daughter, Judith Boyd (Henry) Terjen, Lynchburg, TN; four grandchildren, Samuel McDowell Kinkead, Jr., Lexington, KY, Elizabeth Apperson (Craig Brown) Boyd, Atlanta, GA, Mary Franklin Boyd, New York City, NY, and Evans Martin (Wesley) Boyd, and their son, Daniel Motlow Boyd, Portland, OR; four nieces; six great nieces and five great-great nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Betty Boyd Kinkead and son-in-law, Samuel M. Kinkead: daughter, Patricia Boyd Martin and her four brothers, Reagor Motlow, Robert T. Motlow, Dan Evans Motlow and Cliff Conner Motlow.
Graveside Services were held Friday, August 25, in the Lexington Cemetery, conducted by The Very Rev. Carol Wade. Memorials to Motlow State Community College, P.O. Box 8500, Lynchburg, TN 37352 or The Moore County Public Library, P.O. Box 602, Lynchburg, TN 37352.
Milward-Broadway in charge of arrangements.
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September 7, 2017
Miss Mary wax a very sweet and caring person. I was bless that I was able to spend sometime with her. She was a true Southern lady. God Bless her family.
Jess Pike
August 31, 2017
Our prayers are with you, Judy & Jim. Mary had a long and wonderful life may she rest now with the Lord.
Derby hat to watch the race every year
Tina Stewart
August 24, 2017
I was just thinking of "Mama Dear" yesterday as I looked at the cookbook Judy gave me. This "young lady" will be missed by many ! I consider it a privilege to have helped care for Mary in her home so that she could be where she loved. She gave a new meaning to Matriarch of the family. She was a fine southern lady with class and grace. My sincere condolences to all of the family and I wish I could attend the service. I'm out of town every Friday or I would certainly be in attendance. Thinking of you all.
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