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Betty Boyce Obituary

Betty F. Boyce SMITHFIELD - Betty Lou Flemming Boyce, 71, of Creekside Drive, passed away May 20, 2010. Born in Portsmouth to the late Joyce Elizabeth Willis and Arthur Lee Flemming Jr., Betty graduated from Deep Creek High School in 1957 and Leigh Memorial School of Nursing in 1962. She worked as a nurse for many years. In her free time, she enjoyed watercolor painting and studied art under local and professional artists. Betty was the widow of Robert Joel Boyce Jr. and is survived by four children, Elizabeth Lee Moretz and husband Danny of Smithfield, Teresa Boyce Jones of Virginia Beach, James Michael Boyce and wife Dena of Chesapeake and Robert Sheridan Boyce and wife Jennifer of Virginia Beach; eight grandchildren, Daniel, Bobby, Caroline, Katie, Andrew, Ryan, Sidney and Ben; a sister, Carol Flemming Paulk of Chesapeake; and a brother, Dr. John Pierce Flemming IV and wife Carole of Chesapeake. She was predeceased by one brother, Charles Willis Flemming. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, May 24, in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens with Dr. Donald R. Rhoton officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Heartland Hospice or Smithfield Cultural Arts Center. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.snellingsfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot from May 22 to May 23, 2010.

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S Bowen

May 24, 2010

Mrs. Boyce was a parent of mine when I taught school. She was one of the best parents I had the pleasure of knowing. She leaves a shining example to follow. To her family, you are remembered in my prayers.

May 22, 2010

Betty was very special to me. She was a very kind and caring person. We shared our love of painting and creativity. I will miss her. I am thankful for knowing her. Love and prayers to her family at this sad time.
Sincerely,Marlene Robbins...Poquoson, Virginia

May 22, 2010

You have my deepest sympathy, have missed seeing your Mother very much. . May God Bless All of You. Betsy Ashley-Jones, Edenton,N.C.

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