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Margaret Boyd Obituary

Margaret was called home to be with the Lord on September 21, 2020. Margaret was born and raised in Akron, Ohio, where she raised her family. She also later married Donnie-Long. She was a lifetime member of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church, where sang in the choir and taught Sunday School. She retired from Warrensville Medical Center after working there over 30 years and accumulating many service awards. Margaret enjoyed singing, taking pictures, spending time with family and worshipping the Lord. She was preceded in death by her mother, Constance "Connie" Boyd, father, Jefferey Montgomery and brother, Jeffrey Boyd. Margaret is survived by numerous loved ones including her husband, Donnie Long; daughters Elizabeth Boyd (Jermaine Winn), Constance Boyd (Shorty Berry), Erika Mathews (Toriko Thompson), Tia Mathews, and Mariam Mathews-Gwin (Brendan Gwin); sister Dorothy "Dot" Gatlin, brother Gene Montgomery; grandchildren David, Rodney, Dontae, Roosevelt, Danae, Taris, Christina, Prince, Madison, Princess, Jaya, Aaron and Issiac; great-grandchildren Rodney Jr, Raniah, King, Dacota, Kahlani and a host of nephews and nieces. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church, 180 Edward Ave., Akron, Ohio 44310 at 12:00 Noon where family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until time of service. Pastor Robert Evans, Eulogizing. Mt. Peace Cemetery, Interment. Condolences for the family may be sent to 1111 Cumberland Dr., Akron, Ohio 44306. Mask and social distancing will be required.

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Published by Akron Beacon Journal on Sep. 27, 2020.

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Saleem Muhammad

September 21, 2023

A friend that I will never forget

Fawn gatlin

September 21, 2022

Auntie

Saleem Muhammad

September 22, 2021

Missing a person that did her best for family and friends. A woman whose memories will never be forgotten

Zeibra Lemley

October 1, 2020

Dot, I’m So sorry to hear about Margaret passing my condolences to you and all her family member.

Yolanda Gibson

October 1, 2020

Condolences to the Boyd family and will keep you vin prayer.

Rose Fitzgerald Mitchell

September 30, 2020

I have the pleasure of knowing her and her sister a long, long time ago. I wasn’t aware of her passing, she was always nice, friendly to me and my family.The Fitzgerald’s... I give my condolences to her family and my old friend Dot...we were so close back in the days! God bless your family!!

Mrs.Diane &David Holland

September 29, 2020

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

Fawn Gatlin

September 28, 2020

Auntie,i love you

Mike Rossano

September 28, 2020

Margaret and I attended Central High School together. She was a delight and always lit up the room with her infectious smile. She will be greatly missed by me and all who knew her. Rest in Peace my dear sweet friend.

Saleem (Robert) Muhammad

September 27, 2020

In loving memory of a true friend. A friendship that never ends. May God be pleased with your life's work.

Claudia A Boyd

September 27, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Emmett Tolbert

September 27, 2020

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

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180 Edward Ave., Akron, OH

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