Bea Boyd

Bea Boyd, 85, Johnson City, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2015 at Johnson City Medical Center. She was a Carter County native, and daughter of the late Jacob and Lola Mosley Byrd. Mrs. Boyd loved her work and all children. She was a pediatric nurse, starting at Bowman clinic, later working at Memorial Hospital, and worked private duty for the rest of her career. She was a member at Fairhaven United Methodist Church and was apart of the church choir. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by: her husband, David Boyd, Jr.; two brothers, Horace Byrd and Jack Byrd; and three sisters, Ora Dempsey, Merrell Armstrong, and Becky Dugger. Survivors include: two sons, David Boyd, and his wife Susan; Phillip Boyd; one daughter, Ora Ann Riddle, and her husband William; 5 grandchildren, Lance, Jordan, Jamie, David and Ashley; two great grandchildren, Brandon and Vera; and one sister, Kate Teague. The family of Bea Boyd will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Sunday, December 13, 2015 at Morris-Baker. The funeral service will follow at 7:00 PM. Family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home by 10:30 AM Monday to go in procession to Roselawn Memorial Park for 11:00 AM graveside services. Memories and condolences may be shared with the Boyd family via www.morrisbaker.com. Morris-Baker Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2001 E. Oakland Ave., Johnson City, is serving the Boyd family. (423) 282-1521