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Mary Frances Stallings Boykin
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Mary Frances Stallings Boykin, 73, of Bailey, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2025.
Visitation will be Wednesday, September 17th, from 10 – 10:45 a.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Pkwy, Wilson, NC. Funeral services will be in the chapel at 11:00 a.m. with burial to follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, 2800 Nash St N, Wilson, NC.
She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, James O. Boykin; son, Brian O. Boykin; two sisters; and many nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death are her parents, William and Lettie Stallings; and one sister.
Condolences directed to Joyner’s Funeral Home and Crematory at www.joyners.net.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
4100 Raleigh Rd Parkway, Wilson, NC 27896
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