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Veronica Faye "Ronnie" Boyd
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Veronica Boyd Obituary
Veronica Faye "Ronnie" Boyd, 63, of Benton Harbor, departed this life on Aug. 12, 2025, surrounded by her family. A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. on Aug. 25 at the Word of Truth, Benton Harbor.
On Wednesday, May 30, 1962, in Detroit, Mich., Veronica was born to the late Tom and Mary Boyd. She found faith and love for her one and only savior Jesus Christ at an early age and was a member of Bethlehem Temple moving on to the Word of Truth under the leadership of Pastor James Hightower.
She attended BHAS and received certification as a nursing assistant. Ronnie worked in her younger life as a caregiver and secretary. She spent her last years as an activity coordinator at MI-Journey Drop-In Center. Ronnie enjoyed cooking, singing, decorating, listening to music, dancing and is well known for being "STYLISH." Her love for her family is unconditional, selfless, nurturing, strong and gentle. Life will not be the same without her.
Ronnie leaves to cherish the days with her children: Billy Boyd, Shanicka Boyd and Mary Boyd-Bailey; siblings: Thornton Looney Jr., Shirley Looney, Linda Looney, Sylvester Boyd, Laverne Boyd-Broyles and Gregory Boyd; Fiance, Leslie Thomas; grandchildren: Marquis Jett, Jaynescia Wilson, McKenzie White, Billy Boyd Jr., India Buford, Jaden, Jamon, Ivy, Zoey, Chase, Kali, Latrell, Christian, Latravious and Latravion Boyd, Amir, Iria and Marquell Reid, BeYonce and Kuron Roseburgh and Ezra Shaw Jr.; 27 great-grandchildren; a host of family, friend, special friends; Janice McClinton, Eveyln Jones and ZaQyua Traylor; special cousin, Mary Lynn.
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