Karen Boyce Logan

Mrs. Karen Boyce Logan passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022 after resting peacefully at her home in Gilliam, Louisiana with her family at her side.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 27, 2022, Belcher Presbyterian Church, 508 Gray Street, Belcher, LA, beginning at 11:00 a.m. officiated by Reverend Bryan McDowell and Jacob Dickson. Immediately following, a reception will be held at the home of Stephen & Jann Logan in Gilliam, LA to greet family and friends.
Karen was born in Memphis, TN to Dr. Edward G. Boyce and Marie S. Boyce. Karen spent her early years in various small Mississippi towns, including Macon, French Camp, and Port Gibson, where Dr. Boyce worked as an educator. Karen attended Southwestern at Memphis (now Rhodes College) where she was a member of the Tri Delta sorority and was chosen as the sweetheart of Sigma Nu fraternity. She remained involved as a life-long member of the Shreveport Tri Delta Alumnae group. Most importantly, Southwestern is where she met Dan P. Logan, Jr. After graduation, Danny and Karen married in Port Gibson, Mississippi in 1960. Once married, they moved back to Danny's hometown of Gilliam, LA where they have lived and farmed for over 60 years.
Karen was a very active member of Belcher Presbyterian Church for more than 60 years. Over the years, she served as an elder, the clerk of session, treasurer and many other vital roles in the church. One of Karen's many passions was the community Bible school in Belcher which was staffed and operated by the Ferncliff Presbyterian camp. This camp was open to all children in the North Caddo area at no cost to the families. In the larger church roles, Karen served as a commissioner to the Presbyterian General Assembly, chairman of Presbyterian Women for the Presbytery, and moderator of the Presbytery of the Pines.
Karen's desire to grow, learn, and serve others never faltered. Later in life, Karen acquired a Master's Degree in Psychology from Louisiana Tech University and was a prolific reader of all subjects. Karen also attained her pilot's license in 1982.
However, Karen is best known as a community volunteer, having founded and supported many charities and non-profits. No matter the circumstance, Karen was always eager to assist anyone needing a helping hand. Countless families have benefited from her unwavering support. She was instrumental in the founding of the McDade House in Shreveport as well as the rebuilding the public library in Gilliam. She also served an integral role in building the David Raines Community Health Center in Gilliam which provides affordable rural health care for residents of north Caddo Parish. Karen was also a dedicated public servant having served continuously as Village Alderman for over 30 years. For 40 years, Karen served Community Renewal International (CRI) as a board member and coordinator. She was an accomplished grant writer, she helped CRI and many other organizations raise money which continue to have positive impacts today. When Karen recognized the need for a Meals on Wheels service in her small community she actively organized, in conjunction with the help of local churches, and delivered hot meals every week to older citizens in the Gilliam community.
Karen also recognized the need to highlight and preserve the history of the area of north Caddo Parish. To further promote the local heritage and bring awareness to the community, she organized the Red River Crossroads Historical and Cultural Association which focuses on promoting and introducing the community to a larger audience. From this group, the Sunflower Festival emerged which just celebrated their 20th anniversary and attracts thousands to the northern part of the parish. In addition, the Fall Heritage Tour evolved to highlight historical homes during each harvest season for the farming community.
In 2006, Karen attended a school in Oxford, Mississippi to learn about installing pure, clean water to people in Haiti. She and many other Presbyterians made many trips to Haiti during the next 10 years installing clean water systems for hundreds of people impacted by poverty, poor government, and storm damage. Karen and Danny led 1 -2 trips per year and taught the leaders of each village to run the system successfully.
Karen also loved spending time with her family and grandchildren. She particularly enjoyed their annual Grand Isle fishing trip with the family which began on their honeymoon in June of 1960.
Karen was a quiet hero and fiercely determined to help everyone who needed a helping hand. As a friend, role model, and enthusiastic cheerleader for her family, friends and community, she will be missed by everyone.
Karen was preceded in death by her parents, and her brother, Dr. Bill Boyce and wife Elsa. Karen is survived by her husband, Dan Logan, married 62 years; children, Susan Huffman and husband, John; Beth Woods and husband, Ben, Stephen Logan and wife, Jann; her grandchildren, Caldwell and John Walker Huffman, Tanner, Michael, and Logan Woods, and Taylor, and Emily Logan.
The family requests that memorials be made in lieu of flowers to Community Renewal International, (838 Margaret Place, Shreveport, LA 71101) or, Belcher Presbyterian Church, (P. O. Box 207, Belcher, LA 71004).