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Visitation: 2 until 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at the Clay City Christian Church
Funeral Ceremony: 4 p.m. on Sunday at the Church
Private interment will take place at Rusk Cemetery.
Linda Alice Boyd, age 77, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at her home.
She was born November 3, 1947, in rural Louisville, the daughter of John and Ruby Althea (Smith) Welty. She was united in marriage to Donald Marvin Boyd on August 6, 1973, in Flora, and together they have shared 51 wedding anniversaries.
Linda attended North Clay Grade School and High School. Over the years, she had worked at the International Shoe Factory and the Flora Pavilion, and later devoted herself to caring for others as a home health provider. She also generously gave her time as a volunteer at Clay City Grade School for many years. Linda always looked forward to camping trips on the river with her family, a good game of Bingo, and afternoons spent in the yard tending to her flowers. She found happiness in reading, cherished every moment with her grandchildren, and shared many laughs playing cards with her siblings over the years.
She is survived by her husband: Don Boyd of Clay City; children: Loranda “Lori” (Dave) Banker of Clay City, Alvin “Tody” Wells of Clay City, Erin Boyd of Clay City, and Jonathan “Jon” (Jessica) Boyd of Clay City; stepchildren: Greg Boyd of Johnsonville, Tracey (Mike) Shelton of Fairfield, Denny Boyd of Fairfield, and Tony Boyd of Johnsonville; grandchildren: Levi (Missy) Banker of Glen Carbon, Isaac (Jordan) Fulk of Clay City, Jackson Dye of Clay City, Caroline Hinterscher of Clay City, Hayden Boyd of Clay City, Carter Boyd of Clay City, and Braxton Boyd of Clay City; great-grandsons: Max Banker of Glen Carbon and another eagerly expected in July; 5 step-grandchildren; 8 step great-grandchildren; sister-in-law: Ruthie Welty; life-long friend: Linda Engelmeier; brother-in-law: Wayne Owens; many nieces, nephews, and cousins; and her beloved cat, Snickers.
She was preceded in passing by her parents; siblings: Dr. John Welty, Dr. Stephen Welty, Jeannie Owens, Ruth Ann Welty, and Patricia Pruitt; maternal grandparents: Arthur and Nellie (Baity) Smith; and paternal grandparents: William and Laura (Gillispie) Welty.
A visitation will be held from 2 until 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at the Clay City Christian Church. A funeral ceremony will follow at 4 p.m. on Sunday at the Church. Private interment will take place at Rusk Cemetery. Arrangements are by Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Memorial donations are suggested to Axiom Gardens of Flora Activity Fund or Fur a Good Paws, and these will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com
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Good friend good neighbor she will be missed by many!
We're so sorry for your loss. Prayers for the whole family.
So sorry...keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers
Prayers for peace and comfort. Aunt Linda will be missed.
My sympathy for your loss.
My heartfelt condolences go out to you and your families at the death of your sweet Momma. I will always remember the kindness she showed my parents. A great neighbour to them.
Prayers of comfort to all family and friends. Keep her love of family and memories in your hearts forever, as well as her big smile.
So sorry for you and your families loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Thoughts and prayers
Oh my, where do I start...sweet, sweet Linda,..Lori, this wasn't suppose to happen this way, I had five years to prepare myself and I still needed more time. I can't even begin to tell you how deeply sorry I am. We've been friends since kindergarten, so 55 years in each others lives. You have always been there for me, through pretty much everything. I just wish I could have been there for you . Losing our momma's, along with Cecelia's this past week and Alesia's sweet mom last year, is all so surreal. It is so sad, but it makes me smile knowing my best friends moms and mine are all healthy and happy, I'm sure they're all dancing and having a big ole time..and are watching over all of us...love you my friend💜💜💜💜
So sorry for your loss, wish I could be there to celebrate her life but will have to wait and do that when we fly home. Out of all my aunts on the Welty side, she was my favorite. As a kid, I think I had a sleep over at her house almost every weekend. It was always a great time from swimming in the pond, fishing, adventuring in the woods, making sassafras tea, blowing bubbles from the flowers across the road, getting a sugary snack that I wasn't supposed to have, and watching Tody eat a huge bowl of cereal in the morning but not sure how he did it. Aunt Linda always took time to talk and play with me growing up. Just like my dad, she had her sayings that everyone repeats to this day. My favorite after a meal, she would say, "I feel like a stuffed tick"😂. That one is used around our house all the time. She always had big family get togethers especially for the holidays and made all kinds of tasty meals. A life well lived is one that will be greatly missed, and she will definitely be that.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Linda was a wonderful volunteer for years at Clay City Schools. She always had her friendly smile and willingness to help! Prayers for the family as you move forward remembering the special times you’ve shared.
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