Marie Lamm Boykin
July 7, 1930 ~ May 26, 2014
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Marie Lamm Boykin, 83, went home to be with the Lord, on Monday, May 26, 2014. She was born in Nash County, July 7, 1930. She was the daughter of the late Onnie and Martha Lamm. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Clarence Boykin, and daughter, Betty Jo Boykin Parker. She was also preceded in death by her 10 siblings and by her best friend Faye Shiflett.
She is survived by her daughter Janie Boykin Hodges, and husband Garry, two grand-daughters, Amanda Hodges Bunce and husband Rev. Daniel Bunce, and Beverly Jo (Hodges) Perry and husband Dr. Samuel Perry, four great grandchildren, Emily Bunce, Christian Bunce, Sophia Perry and Claire Perry and several nieces and nephews and a very close friend Ramona Joyner.
She was a life long resident of Nash County, and a retired employee of Abbott Labs (Hospira). She was a member of Ridgecrest Worship Center (South Rocky Mount Church of God) where she taught Sunday School for many years as well as at local nursing homes.
She was a wise, gentle lady who loved her family and spent the last 3 years of her life at the home of her daughter Janie and son-in-law Garry. She loved her garden, woodworking, and her special little dog, Cupcake.
A funeral service will be held at 6:30pm Thursday, May 29, 2014 at Ridgecrest Worship Center with Rev. Kelly Shope and Rev. Tony Bossolona officiating. Visitation with the family will follow the service. A graveside service will be at 10:00am Friday morning at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
Flowers will be accepted or donation can be made to Ridgecrest Worship Center Building Fund.
Family will be receiving friends and family at the home of Janie and Garry Hodges, 233 Dover Road, Rocky Mount, NC.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Thursday 5/29, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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Thursday 5/29, 6:30 pm
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Friday 5/30, 10:00 am
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Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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My dearest friends Janie and Garry, Marie was a wonderful and strong servent for the lord. I remember times going home on sundays with Janie and her family and having the best food ever. Those were the times when your daddy was very sick and she would go in to take care of him when he could barely lift his head. What a homecoming for her to see him again with no sickness and feel whole herself. She was a precious lady who loved her children and family yet put God first in all she did. Although in later years I didn’t get to spend time with her like when we were young I still love her a appreciate her so much. My heart is saddened for your loss but as he has fo me me so will he do for you, God giveth more grace as the burdens grow greater….He giveth more strength as the labors increase…..and through added affliction….God adds his mercy…and through multiplied trials, he gives his multiplied peace. Shout in heaven Marie. We will all be there soon.
Janie I am so sorry to hear about sis Marie I know that she is in heaven walking the streets of gold with my grandmother sis Nannie Toler and that they are having a celebration together my thoughts and prayers love y’all
Dear Janie, I am so sorry to hear about Mrs. Marie, I grew up right across the path from her, and she was a special lady…I know she is in Heaven today, you can take comfort in that…Prayers for all of you….Janet Pridgen Hanaway
Janey, I am so, so very sorry about Your Mother… She was Loved and obviously, molded a great Woman as her daughter… jim johnson –
Janie, Gary and Family My heartfelt condolences to you and your family on the passing of your momgrandmother. May you all take comfort knowing that she is now seated at the right hand of our Father. Cherish and always share his memories. His spirit will live on through you)
My sincere condolences to the Boykin family for your loss. I know that Marie will be missed. During this time of sorrow, meditating on Jehovah God`s promises found in his word the Bible, regarding the end of death, and the hope for our dead loved ones, can truly be comforting-2 Cor. 13, 4! Regarding the hope about the end of death, the scripture at Rev 214,5 helps us to appreciate that one day soon all the former things we go through will be done away with, such as death and the tears of sorrow. Some may say that, that sounds to good to be true, but really those promises are faithful and true, because Jehovah doesn’t lie-Titus 12. Certainly we can have confidence that one day we will hear of no one dying, and how wonderful that will be! Regarding the hope for our dead loved ones, Jesus helped us to appreciate that we can be reunited with our dead loved ones. Many recall that Jesus close friend Lazurus had been dead four days. No doubt Jesus and his family missed him. With the help of his father Jehovah, Jesus resurrected him. We can just imagine how Jesus and all Lazarus family felt when they saw him-John 1111-45! No wonder Jesus had confidence in the resurrection hope, and we certainly can as well-John 528, 29! Please feel free to check out our official website http://www.jw.org. After accessing the website, go to publications, then books, and search for the book What Does The Bible Really Teach, and please read Chapter 7 Real Hope for Our Dead Loved Ones Who Have Died. Please feel free to email me at [emailprotected], if you questions. May your family be comforted!
This life is a fleeting shadow, yes, but we were not created for death. It is a real & palpable burden, but not a bleak existence, live grounded in the hope that in the magnificent, external presence of God they will soon see loved ones once again. John 316 The ransom sacrifice gives us hope.