Mildred Boyd

Obituary of Mildred Dodson Boyd

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Mildred Dodson Boyd, 89, of Big Island,passed away peacefully on December 14, 2016. She was born on December 3, 1927, in Philadelphia, PA, to the late William E. and Katharine E. Dodson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, William E. Dodson, Jr. (“Bill”). She is survived by her son, Johnnie O. Ferrell, Jr. and wife, Joan; granddaughter, Shawna L. Ferrell, and husband, Shawn; grandson, Johnnie O. Ferrell, III (“Buster”) and wife, Ashley; great-grandson, Lane C. Thacker; her sisters, Katharine D. Penick and Evelyn D. Wade; her brother, Marvin “Lee” Dodson and wife, Carolyn; sister-in-law, Haruko Dodson; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She loved spending time with her family and was known to most as “Granny Boyd” or “Moonie”. She retired from Strother Drug Co./AmerisourceBergen after many years of dedicated service. The family will receive friends Tuesday, December 20, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Sedalia Baptist Church followed by a Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Mike Jones officiating. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Sedalia Baptist Church building fund,1072 Charlemont Road, Big Island, VA 24526. The family would like to thank the staff at the Heartland and Centra Hospice for their care. Arrangements are being handled by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford.
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