Grace Christine Hester Boyd, age 85, Russellville, passed away on Thursday, November 03, 2016 at Helen Keller Hospital.
Mrs. Boyd was known as Grace or Christine, but most importantly as Mom and Nanny. She was a member of Belgreen Church of Christ and in the last few years attended New Friendship Baptist Church. She was a devout Christian woman, who was always kind, giving, and loved everyone she came in contact with. She was not just a mother and grandmother, but a best friend to many.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 05, 2016 at Belgreen Cemetery with Bro. Jackie Richardson officiating.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Maynard C. Boyd; daughter, Shara Lynn Kimbrough; and parents, Trannie “Pop” & Rosie “Ma” Hester.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her sons, Tim Boyd (Teresa), Jimmy Boyd (Sharon); grandchildren, Lisa Kimbrough Hill (Gene), Ryan Boyd (fiance’ Jessica), Bethany Boyd Nash (Scott), Meagan Boyd Tutor (Josh), Cody Boyd (Leah Marie), Colt Boyd (Brittany); step-grandchildren, Todd Garrison (Tiffany), Tracy Garrison (Jake); son-in-law, John Kimbrough (Kathy); and several great-grandchildren.
The pallbearers will be Tim Boyd, Jimmy Boyd, John Kimbrough, Ryan Boyd, Colt Boyd, and Gene Hill.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Nanny’s caregivers, granddaughters, Lisa Hill, Meagan Boyd Tutor and daughter-in-law, Sharon Boyd for their love and care. Also a special thanks to Andy Cansler, Shrea Walker, the staff of Asercare and Alacare Hospice, Nancy Terrell, the staff at Helen Keller ER, and the many friends for the thoughts, prayers, and care of our family.
Spry Memorial Chapel assisted the family.
