Deloris Sue Boyd went home to be with Jesus on April 1, 2014. Deloris, age 81, was born in Arkansas but spent the majority of her life in Santa Paula, California. She was born August 26, 1932 to Lois Woods Bohannan and Doyle Bohannan. On July 10, 1950, Deloris married the love of her life, William Elton Boyd and they were faithfully married for 64 years. She worked at several local packing houses, but her true delight was her years as a homemaker, mother and grandmother. She took great joy in visits from her family and when you were leaving she always wanted you to stay a little longer or would ask when you were coming again. She also enjoyed needlework and baking. She was a member of Life Way Baptist Church in Santa Paula, California. Deloris was preceded in death by their first born son. Deloris is survived by her husband William Boyd of Santa Paula; her sons Bill Boyd (wife Jeannine) Ventura, and Jim Boyd (wife Diana) Ventura; and sister-in-law Euna Mayben of Woodlake, California. She is also survived by 5 grandchildren; Mark, Jeff and Michelle Boyd; Stephanie Whitney (husband Joel); and Carolyn Boyd; along with numerous nieces and nephews. A public viewing will be held from 10 am to noon on Monday, April 7, 2014, at Skillin-Carroll Mortuary, 738 E. Santa Paula Street, Santa Paula. A memorial service celebrating Deloris’ life will be held on Monday, April 7, 2014 at 1 PM at Life Way Baptist Church, 673 W. Santa Paula St, Santa Paula. Graveside Service will follow at Pierce Brothers Cemetery, 380 Cemetery Road, Santa Paula. Pastor Bob Walpole will officiate the services. Arrangements under the direction of Skillin-Carroll Mortuary, Santa Paula, CA.
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