Helen Jewel Boyd

Waynesville-Helen Jewel Boyd, died on September 21, 2016, at Mission Hospital-Memorial Campus. Helen was born in Haywood County on September 26, 1927, to the late Roy and Minnie Seay Robinson. Helen was a lifelong resident of Waynesville and a longtime member of Waynesville First United Methodist Church. She was an avid bridge player, reader and knitter. She loved her community and there was nothing better than a clear, sunny day in the mountains. In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Enos Riley Boyd; a sister, Almarie Clark; two brothers, Buddy and Bobby Robinson; and a niece Linda Condon. Helen is survived by her daughter, Holly Brooks and her husband Bruce; and a nephew, Michael Robinson. A memorial service celebrating Helen’s life will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, October 22, at Waynesville First United Methodist Church with the Reverend Sandy Giles officiating. The family will receive friends following the service in the church narthex. Memorial contributions may be made in Helen’s name to First United Methodist Church of Waynesville at 566 South Haywood Street, Waynesville, NC 28786 or Sarge’s Animal Rescue at 256 Industrial Park Drive, Waynesville, NC 28786. A message of comfort may be left and an online guest registry may be signed at www.garrettfuneralsandcremations.com