Barbara Boyd
September 28, 2010
Barbara J. Boyd, 59, died Tuesday, September 28, 2010, at her home in Slater, Iowa, after a 15 year battle with cancer. She was born September 12, 1951 in Des Moines to Lawrence and Beulah McConnell.
She was a member of Saylorville Baptist Church in Des Moines, and First Baptist Church in Plymouth, Illinois. She loved music, especially Southern gospel, as well as collecting Boyd Bears and spending time with her friends and family.
Barbara is survived by her husband of 40 years, Kent Boyd; children, Amber (Derek) Kirk, Kent (Tawnya) Boyd, Jr., Mica Boyd, and Jason (Megan) Boyd; 12 grandchildren, one great-grandchild; her father, Lawrence “Larry” McConnell; brother, Larry (Debi) McConnell; and numerous nieces, nephews, and beloved friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, Beulah McConnell; brothers, Oren and David McConnell; nephew, Joseph James McConnell; and her God-mother, Jackie Olson.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Saturday, October 2, 2010, at Saylorville Baptist Church, 6429 NW 6th Drive in Des Moines, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Friends may visit with family from 9:30 to 11 a.m., Saturday at the church.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the family in loving memory of Barbara Boyd.
Online condolences to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Judy McConnell
10/01/2010
I am so sorry to hear about Barb. I and the rest of my family feel greatful and very blessed we got to meet her when you came to Texas. She was a wonderful person and very much loved the Lord. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Judy McConnell
Gary and Judy Borts
10/01/2010
Kent and family,
We are so sorry to hear about Barb. She has been through so much as you all have. She was such a special person and I am so glad we got to know all of your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Gary and Judy
LeAnn Kassing
10/01/2010
"To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived.....that is to have succeeded"
The lives touched by this special woman are countless. Her light will shine in all of our hearts forever.
Love,
LeAnn Kassing
Art Cross
10/01/2010
To Kent and Family. I am sorry to be in Pennsylvania, but extended to you my greatest wishes for your peace at this time. Sincerely In Christ.
Don & Kim Douthit
09/30/2010
Our hearts go out to you at this time, and the days ahead. Please accept our most heartfelt sympathy. Don & Kim
Krista Artman
09/30/2010
Mica and Family,
Please accept our sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time.
Dianna Dark
09/29/2010
Please accept our prayers and thoughts for you and your family!
Lila Dark, Dianna Dark and Debra Dark Lewis
Sandy (Manor) Mote
09/29/2010
I am so sorry to hear of Barb's passing. I really did not know Barbara very well but we emailed back and forth before our class reunion last year. She talked about her struggle with breast cancer. I am a cancer survivor. She helped me understand how important and precious every day is.
Jan Bailey
09/28/2010
To The Boyd Family,
Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers, as this most difficult time.
Jan Tweedell Bailey
georgia and yohn
09/28/2010
we are so saddened to hear of her passing. our thoughts and prayers go out to you all.
Larry, Debi, & Amy McConnell
09/28/2010
Isaiah 51: "Therefore the redeemed of the Lord shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy shall be upoon their head: they shall obtain gladness & joy; and sorrow & mourning shall flee away."
God loves you & so do we...