Olivia Boyd

Olivia was born on April 9, 1942, to George Washington and Ethel Scott Peoples. She was preceded in death by her brother Glen Arnold Peoples, her daughter-in-law Veronica, her niece LuVonda Felton, her great nephew Dawiyd Felton, her first husband Levi Whittier Powell Sr., and her second husband Thomas Boyd Jr.

Raised and baptized at Tawcaw Baptist Church in South Carolina, she later moved to Virginia with her family, where she attended Hoods Chapel Church in Berkley and joined Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. Olivia was dedicated to her faith and always willing to help others in her church community. She attended the Calvary Revival Church with husband Thomas.

Olivia worked diligently as a caregiver to adults with challenges. She worked in several detention centers for troubled teenagers and adults, giving guidance and future living choices to everyone she met. Olivia was also a candy striper at Norfolk Community hospital, worked as a counselor at Southeastern Virginia Training Center, Barry Robinson Center, Norfolk Parks and Recreational, and Tidewater Detention Home where she retired.

Olivia graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 1960. She participated in the drama club and debate and social clubs. Olivia was very creative and loved to draw. Her passion was decorating. She made a house a home. Olivia loved to travel the world and within the USA. She answered to her nickname "Wibby" given to her by her brother Glen. She loved to have her feet rubbed and massaged, do it and you became her friend for life.

Olivia married her first husband, Levi Whittier Powell, in July 1962; during this union they had five children: Levi Whittier Powell, Jr. (Nicky), Leon Bruce Oliver Powell, Michael Anthony Powell, and twins Yvonne and Yvette Powell. She later married Thomas Boyd, a kind and devoted partner who brought her much happiness, mentioning his name and she would shake and grin from ear to ear.

Olivia was known for her quiet personality and enjoyed shopping, eating, dancing, gardening, and listening to music, especially jazz, opera, and soul music. She particularly like Berry White tapes and often danced to them.

Olivia leaves to cherish her memories, her grandsons, Maurice, De Angelo, Troy, and great grandson, Chance and granddaughters, Shannon, Amina (Charles), and Chanel. She will be deeply missed by her siblings: Geri "JV" Peoples Mosley, Sarah Peoples Perry (Clarence), George Jr. Peoples (Emma), Leon Gerald Peoples (Melinda), Sandra Peoples Paxton (Marvin), Agnes "Tiny" Green (Saint), Anderson Antonio "Tony" Peoples (Anna), as well as a host of many more family members and friends.

Olivia will be deeply missed and forever in the hearts of those whom God gave the privilege of knowing her.