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Pearl Boyd Obituary

Pearl T. Boyd PORTSMOUTH - Pearl Talbot Boyd, 89, passed away Sunday, Aug. 2, 2009 in a local hospital. She was a native of Portsmouth and was the daughter of the late James and Rozelia Talbot. She was predeceased by her husband, Bernard Boyd and a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Survivors include a sister, Mary Dowe of Bristol, Va.; and a host of nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Olive Branch Cemetery by the Rev. Phillip J. Parker. The family will receive friends at Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot from Aug. 4 to Aug. 6, 2009.

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Barbara Boyd Livreri

August 9, 2009

Aunt Pearl always had a winning smile and a warm heart - she will be greatly missed. I am sorry that I am in Iraq today - but I am on the way the the United States to visit the gravesite and pay my respects to her.

Deborah Boush

August 6, 2009

Aunt Pearl picked out my name, "Deborah", from the Bible and at one time she wanted to adopt me. She was my Godmother. It was always a pleasure to visit her at Mayfair. I'd go there to be a blessing to her and always came away feeling blessed myself. She was the only "mother" I had that was still living so I made it a point to visit her on Mother's Day or to send her a card. I'm so glad for the time I got to spend with her and look forward to seeing her again in Heaven. I want to especially thank Jeanie for taking such good care of Aunt Pearl. She did so much for her!! I appreciate it as I know Aunt Pearl also did.

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