Frank & Bright Funeral Home

Betty Boyd

Apr 13th, 1930 - Feb 7th, 2018

   Betty R. Boyd, age 87, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2018, at Clay County Hospital in Flora.

   She was born on April 13, 1930, in Flora, IL, the daughter of Everett and Flossie (Moore) Walters.  Betty was united in marriage to Orville “Bud” Boyd in Flora.  He preceded her in death in 1963.

   Remembered for her warm smile and friendly sense of humor, Betty was a kind and caring mother and grandmother.  After becoming a widow at the young age of 33, she chose never to remarry.  Her family and faith were her number one priorities. She sacrificed much to ensure that her “two girls” received college educations. 

   Betty worked for many years as a cook at Unit #35.  She dedicated countless hours as Retired Senior Volunteer Program Coordinator through CEFS, and served as a volunteer in other capacities.  As a devout Democrat, she worked many years on the Election Board.  She was a longtime member of McCabe General Baptist Church and was steadfast in her belief.  Betty was an enthusiastic sports fan, following local Wolves football and basketball, as well as televised football and Cubs and Cardinals baseball. 

   She is survived by 2 daughters: Karen Foster (Jerry) of Leesburg, Florida, Christine Boyd (John Shrum) of Chatham; 2 grandchildren: Derek Greenwood (Wendy) of Flora and Courtney Boyd of Newton; 2 great-grandchildren: Kaitlyn Greenwood and Jazmine Kohn; and 1 great-great-grandchild: Harper Pennington. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; infant son: Kevin; and a sister: Bernadine Ferguson.

   A funeral service will be 3 p.m. Sunday, February 11, 2018, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora.  Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 1-3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.  Memorials are suggested to McCabe General Baptist Church.