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Lois Elizabeth Bradley Boyd

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Lois Boyd Obituary

BOYD Lois Elizabeth Bradley Boyd, age 89 years, died on Thursday, January 15 2009 -- 1:48pm at Ochsner Medical Center West-bank. Beloved wife of the late Frederick E. Boyd Sr., and Mother of Frederick E. Boyd Jr., Kenneth W. Boyd Sr., Byron P. Boyd and Beryl B. Jones. Daughter of the late George and Nellie Sheffie Bradley. She was born in Napoleonville, LA on October 6, 1919. A graduate of McDonogh 35 High School and Xavier University of Louisiana Class of 1940. Ms. Lois then worked as an educator with both Orleans and Jefferson Parish School systems. She was a long-time teacher at Bridge City, Elm Grove and Anastasia Alexander Elementary Schools. Devoted to her Catholic faith, she worshiped at Blessed Sacrament, St. Joan of Ac, St. Maria Goretti, St. Simon Peter and Sts. Peter and Paul (Decatur, GA) Catholic Churches. She was a member of Ecrof-14 social club and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Peter Claver-Our Lady of Perpetual Help - Court 47. She leaves to mourn three daughters-in-law, Carlette Stewart Boyd, Gilda De-Clouette Boyd and Debra Neely Boyd; nine grandchildren, Kourtney (Clyde) Cole, Keenan, Kenneth, Roderick, Erica, Jason, Kristin (Ryan) Duplessis, Darrius and Derek; two great grandchildren, Ciara and Jerod; two sisters, Josephine Powe and Hazel Davis, a long time devoted friend Elizabeth " Birdie " Obee, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also priests, pastors, parishioners, officers and members of Blessed Sacrament/St. Joan of Arc Congregation, St. Maria Goretti Catholic Churches and China Grove Missionary Baptist Church of Atlanta, GA; employees of the Recovery School District, PANOPSI, City of New Orleans Office of the Inspector General, Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, RTA/Veiola, Marriott Evergreen Conference Resort, Ports America and Ceres Gulf; members of I.L.A Local #'s 1497 and 3000, staff and residents of The Landing at Behrman Place are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated on Saturday, January 24, 2009 at St. Maria Goretti Catholic church, 7300 Crowder Blvd, Rev. Monsignor Earl Gauthreaux, celebrant --- 11:00 am. Interment Mt. Olivet Mausoleum. Visitation 9:00 am with recitation of the Holy Rosary at 10:30 am in the church. CHARBONNET-LABAT-GLAPION 581-4411

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jan. 22 to Jan. 23, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Lois Boyd

15 Entries

Felicia Barard

January 29, 2009

Kristin & Family: My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of loss.

Anne Caughman

January 26, 2009

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Boyd,
May God bless and keep you during this time. He loved her best. You and your family are in my prayers.
Anne Caughman and family

Rhett & Sheila Hamilton

January 24, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Myrtis Johnson

January 23, 2009

Mr. & Mrs Kenneth Boyd, Sr. & Family:
May God comfort and bless you and your family doing this time of sorrow.
Myrtis & Courtney Johnson

Mercedes Stamps

January 23, 2009

My dear Hazel(and Josephine)
Please accept my sincere sympathy for the death of your sister Lois. You shall have my continuous prayers and support. Love , Mercedes

Enoch & Gwen Carriere

January 23, 2009

Kenneth and Gilda: Wishing you and your family strength and peace during this time of grief. Time and prayers are the keys to healing pain. May God's love make your grief bearable.

Elaine Keller (Meredith) Johnson

January 23, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

The Jackson Family

January 23, 2009

May the God of all comfort immerse you in his love and comfort your hearts at this very difficult time.

Viola Battiste Balancier

January 23, 2009

My deepest sympathy to the Boyd Family in the loss of your Beloved Mother. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Ct. 47

Lester & Catherine Arnaud

January 23, 2009

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Helen and Morris Connelly

January 22, 2009

Kenneth and Family,
We are deeply saddened by the loss of your mother. May you find comfort in your faith , fond memories and many friends.

Peter, Christine & Family

January 22, 2009

I am so sorry to learn of Cousin Lois's passing. Her warmth and kindness was infectious to all who knew her; I am left with many joyous memories of Lois, Frederick and Aunt Evelyn. My thoughts and prayers are with Ricky, Ken, Byron, Beryl and all the Family.

Kim Houston

January 22, 2009

Beryl ~ Your Marriott Evergreen Conference Resort Family is thinking of you and your family. We're terribly sorry for the loss of Mama Lois!

Leroy D. & Regina H. Williams

January 22, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Claudette Patterson

January 22, 2009

My prays are with you and your Family,

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