Joyce J. Boyd, 80

Born Jan. 31, 1927, she was a seamstress and a member of Friendship The Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Samuel Jefferson and Dellie Selles Dodson She was married first to Daniel Walker and second to Paul Boyd, both whom preceded her in death. In addition to her husbands and parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Juanita Bouldin and Belle Allen; grandson, Jason Brindley and daughter-in-law, Mary Walker.

She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Sharon Walker and Garry and Diana Walker; three daughters and sons-in-law, Peggy and J.R. McCormick, Kay Freeborn and John Butt, and Barbara and Mike Jones; brother, George McKinley Dodson; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, step-children and step-grandchldren.

Funeral services were held Saturday in High?s Chapel with Edward Todd officiating. Burial followed at Gardens of Memory. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Lazarus House Hospice.

High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.