Helen Boyd
Helen Allison Boyd, 87, of Chattanooga, died on Tuesday, May 11, 2010.
Helen was born in Birchwood and was a longtime resident of the Tyner area. She was a member of Silverdale Baptist Church where she played the piano for 15 years. Helen was a member of Brainerd Order of the Eastern Star Chapter #431.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas G. “Shorty” Boyd, a son, Thomas Jerry Boyd and a brother, Thomas Junior Allison.
Helen is survived by her three children, Karen B. (Jack) Ray of Florence, S.C., Gene A. (Mary Ann) Boyd and Bobby A. (Susan) Boyd, both of Chattanooga; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; brother, Steve (June) Allison; several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank Martin Boyd for their love and care given to Mrs. Boyd for seven years, the Memorial Home Health Care, and special caregiver, Bonnie, and the third and fourth floor nursing staff at Parkridge Hospital.
The family will receive friends from 4 - 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 12, at the North Chapel.
Services for Helen will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 13, at Hamilton Memorial Gardens with her son-in-law, Jack Ray officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Helen’s name to Martin Boyd Christian Center, 6845 Standifer Gap Road, Chattanooga, Tn. 37421, or Mary Ellen Locker Breast Cancer Center, 605 Glenwood Drive, Suite 100, Chattanooga, Tn. 37404.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist.
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