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Lily THOMAS-BOYD Obituary
THOMAS BOYD, Lily Mai Age 106 of Nashville. December 31, 2012. Preceded in death by husband, Rev. Jesse Boyd; 12 siblings, 4 step-children. Survived by step-daughter, Alice Boyd Massey; godson, Rev. Robert E. Keesee; nephews, Jackie (Donna) Thomas, Richard (Ruby) Stevenson, William (Beverly) Spratlen, Dr. Frank E. (Andrea) Thomas, Jr., George B. Thomas & William Webb; nieces, Alice T. Mayhew, Barbara Boyd, Vendolyn Williams, Odessa Miller, Alfreda (Clarence) Barnes, Penelope Johnson, J. Karen (Colette Divine) Thomas, Barbara Baylor & Dawn Hughes; devoted caregivers, Jesse L. Carter, Jr. & family; 4 generations of family & friends. Public viewing Friday, January 4, 2013 at Lewis & Wright, 2500 Clarksville Pk., 2-6 p.m. Family visitation Saturday, January 5, 2013 at Lee Chapel A.M.E., 1732 Scovel St., 10-10:40 a.m., Ivy Beyond the Wall 10:40 a.m. Service @ 11 a.m. Interment Historic Greenwood Cemetery. LEWIS & WRIGHT FUNERAL DIRECTORS, (615) 255-2371.
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Mary Robinson
October 8, 2020
Dear cousin, I miss talking to you so much. I was so sad when I finally learned you were gone. There was so much more family history I wanted to learn from you. Thinking of you with love and hoping your rest is peaceful. Mary Florence Robinson
Celestine Cooper Williams, '70
January 7, 2013
I remember her well - a caring dorm mother.
Heartfelt condolences to the family.
National Association of Colored Women's Clubs, Inc.
Ursula Smith
January 5, 2013
Mrs.Boyd will be greatly missed.
Robbin Barnes-Guy
January 4, 2013
Aunt Lily, you will be missed...God has blessed this family for having you.
Robbin, Eric, Justin, & Joshua Guy
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J.Karen, Colette Thomas, Divine
January 3, 2013
Dearest Aunt Lily, We Love You Auntie! We will miss your sweet sugar, yet we will remember you in our hearts always. Thank You for being such an inspiration to us and to all. You are truly an Angel Now! 0: ) We know you are in God's loving embrace with Juanita, Fred and all your dearly beloved family & friends that Celebrate You Now in Eternal Life! ...You got your final Sweet Blessing of Rain! oxox
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