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Connie Boyd Obituary

Connie L. Boyd

Oct. 16, 1943 - Dec. 8, 2022

ARGENTA - Connie L. Boyd, 79, of Argenta, passed away December 8, 2022, surrounded by her family.

Funeral service will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Visitation will be 5:00 - 7:00 PM, Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Friends Creek Cemetery, Argenta.

Memorials in Connie's honor may be made to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Decatur First Church of the Nazarene.

Connie was born October 16, 1943, in Decatur, the daughter of Helen (Tipton) Butler. She married Alvin Boyd on July 24, 1964 at First Church of the Nazarene in Decatur. Connie enjoyed looking for and collecting antiques. She really liked shopping and finding bargains. But, Connie most loved time spent with her kids and grandkids.

She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Alvin; daughter, Jodi (Dan) Butler of Mt. Zion; son, Doug Boyd of Joliet; grandchildren: Clayton Geisler, Cole Geisler, and Joe (Emma) Butler; great-grandchild, Addison Mitchell; and sister, Cheryl Boss of Decatur.

Connie was preceded in death by her parents; and a sister, Gayle.

Condolences and memories may be shared with the family in care of Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes at www.brintlingerandearl.com.

Published by Decatur Herald & Review on Dec. 10, 2022.

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Jay and Vicki Edgecombe

December 13, 2022

No words of comfort can heal a broken heart.Please take comfort in knowing that Connie's journey is over and she is now at home with God in heaven.Until that glorious day when we all join her in heaven.Connie will still be with us in our thoughts forever.

Karen, RN

December 12, 2022

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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