Ella Lee Johnson Boyd

Birth date: Dec 6, 1912 Death date: Dec 2, 2009

Ella Lee Johnson Boyd, 96, of Decatur, departed this earthly life on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at Decatur Memorial Hospital after a very brief illness. She made her transition to her permanent heavenly home just four days short Read Obituary

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Anissa Epps Bond

848w ago

I don't even know where to begin in stating my love for this little woman with a heart bigger than herself. I have known Ms. Boyd since I can remember. I remember her sauntering to the podium to welcome guests to our church and smiling all the while. I don't remember her EVER without one. My fondest memory is when she was riding to our home for dinner after church and she heard me humming and she said.."Chile, you hum? And I said, "All the time." She said…"Well I say." I didn't know what it meant to hum but I know now that it means contentment. You lived a wonderful life little lady and I know you are humming now. I love you. Anissa Epps Bloomfield, NJ US

Nicole Boykin Wafford

848w ago

My earliest flash of memory is my mom telling me to tell Mrs. Boyd how old I was and I held up the "OK" sign to represent three years old. Growing up, I got a kick out of using her to chart my growth. It was neat to me to see her and my grandma Savannah stand side by side because they were both shorty-do-wops! I enjoyed picking apples from her tree to make the best apple sauce ever and eating her infamous Cha Cha! When my grandma was too sick to attend my wedding, she graciously stood in for her friend. She represented all of my grandparents that day. The road trip to Texas for Thanksgiving a few years ago is a hilarious memory I’ll cherish forever! She didn’t go to sleep and didn’t have to use the restroom! Those were ironic characteristics just like her friend, my grandma Savannah! When I think of her, I think of all of my grandparents and the legacy they left. Mrs. Boyd, I will miss you like I miss them. I thank God you were an integral part of my family's life. I love you. Houston, TX US

Karen Valentine

848w ago

My thoughts and prayers are with the family in your time of sorrow. Take comfort in knowing that Mrs Boyd is with her Lord and Savior. May God keep his arms around you all. Chicago, IL US

Nancy Waite

848w ago

OH TO BE LIKE THEE… as the hymn goes, that is how Ella was, like THEE. I had the priviledge of serving with her on Emmaus walks and feeling the hand on God while with her. She was such an angel. Nancy Waite Decatur/Oak Brook, IL Oak Brook, IL US

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