Marie Elizabeth Boyd

Marie was born at the Mobile Infirmary in Mobile, Alabama on April 27, 1983. She was a lifelong resident. Marie bravely faced a 4th stage cancer diagnosis in November 2021. She fought to live since that time, and extended her life through her own efforts and discipline in order to stay as long as she could to share life with her precious son, Asa. Her battle came to an end and she passed into the arms of her Savior Jesus Christ on the afternoon of June 7, 2026. Marie will be missed by many family members and dear friends.

Marie is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Robert and Agnes (Griffith) Harper and her paternal grandparents Andrew and Leila (Smith) Boyd. She is also preceded in death by her Uncle Robert Harper, Aunts Lora Harper, Alice Harper, Rosalind Harper Hall, Sue Werneth, Dorothy Boyd, cousins Thomas Stirling, Darrell Foster and Phillip Mooney.

Marie is survived by her son, Asa Nathaniel Boyd, her parents Gloria and Alex Landi, her father Aubra Jack Boyd, brothers John Coggin and Andrew Boyd. Nephew Austin Boyd and nieces Skyla Peixoto and Ilona Boyd. Step brothers Rocco (Yoko) Landi, Peter (Joanna) Landi, step sisters Loretta (Joel) Sorensen and Julia (Dennis) Moseley. And a host of cousins, aunts and uncles and dear friends. Along with her pups Mico and Honey.

Marie attended the MCPSS schools and graduated from the University of South Alabama earning Honors with a degree in Communications and Public Relations. She worked in the banking industry for many years and then started her own pet care business – Lovey’s Pet Care. It was very successful and was her heart’s desire to be with pets of all kinds and care for them.

Marie poured her life into Asa and the two of them were very bonded. He is a bright, energetic and happy child who gave her the will to live.

Marie was a very social person and loved being with her family and friends. She loved nature and her favorite place was the Bird Sanctuary at Dauphin Island. She was very creative and an excellent cook. She loved to make tie-dyed shirts and keeping plants on her porch. She had two birds at each of her homes that built nests and hatched their young. In the weeks before her passing a chicken made its nest on her front porch in a large ceramic bowl, and the day she went to Heaven, 11 chicks came into the world.

Marie was very intelligent and a dedicated employee for many years. She volunteered with Habitat for Humanity, Boys and Girls Club of South Alabama and The International Festival. She had a great sense of humor and loved gatherings with lots of fun and laughter.

Our family wishes to thank Gentiva Hospice for the excellent care they gave to Marie during her time on home Hospice. Laura, Carly, Sherrie, Morgan, Brandy, Kenya, Alisha, Kayla, Melissa and Sam. We also want to thank Marie’s wonderful friends Ashley and Jenny who have been dedicated to her for this duration. Their love and care meant so much to Marie and kept her going with their laughter and companionship.

A Celebration of her life will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at Ascension Funeral Home, 1016 Hillcrest Road, Mobile, Alabama 36695 with visitation to follow.

In lieu of flowers Marie requested donations to the Mobile SPCA to express her love for animals.