She was born in Villa Rica, Georgia on October 2, 1932, the daughter of the late Claude Lewis Carden and the late Louise Howell Carden. Mama Bette was one of a kind, a true Southern Christian Belle. She loved her family dearly, her church family, and adored her children, but was completely overjoyed when her granddaughters came along to buy all the dresses! Mama Bette loved to read and enjoyed cooking a good southern meal. Mama Bette and Big Pop loved to travel, especially during the early years of retirement. She enjoyed friends and family to visit and loved watching all of her flowers and birds in her yard.
Mrs. Boyd is survived by her son, Carlton “Hugh” Boyd, Jr. (Trudy); brother and sister-in-law, Randy Carden (Patty); sister-in-law, Norma Gable; grandchildren Erin Boyd Casey, Courtney Boyd Nash (Blake) and Lauren Elizabeth Boyd; great grandchildren, James “J.B.” Casey, Parker Reid Nash, and Meredith Carroll Nash; and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Boyd is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Carlton Hugh Boyd, Sr., son, Jeffery Alan Boyd; and sisters, J. Sue Sticher and Frances Banks.
The funeral arrangements for Mrs. Boyd will be held on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 4:00pm at the First Presbyterian Church in Douglasville, Georgia with Dr. James Harper and Rev. Andrew Dickinson officiating. Entombment will follow in the Rosehaven Cemetery.
The family of Mrs. Boyd will receive family and friends on Sunday, April 21, 2024 from two o’clock in the afternoon until the funeral hour at the First Presbyterian Church.
The following gentlemen will serve as pallbearers: Blake Nash, James “J.B.” Casey, J. Ray Vietch, John Sticher, Joe Gable, Bryan Carden, and Jason Sticher.
The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to Bette’s caregivers over these last four months: Mrs. Patricia and her staff including Ms. Sweeta, Mrs. Kathy and Mrs. Stephanie.
Whitley-Garner at Rosehaven is honored to be entrusted with the services of Mrs. Mary “Bette” Elizabeth Boyd. When ordering a floral tribute, please contact our preferred florist for guaranteed service: Francis Florist, 12641 Veterans Memorial Highway, Douglasville, Georgia 30134, 770-949-8711 or online at www.francesflorist.net
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