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Helen Melissa Boyd

Services for Mrs. Helen Melissa Boyd of Bogue Chitto are 11:00 am, Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at Riverwood.

Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 pm, Monday, August 1, at Riverwood with interment at Twin Oaks Cemetery in Bogue Chitto.

 

Mrs. Helen Melissa Boyd, 73, passed away July 28, 2022, at her residence.

She was born on May 10, 1949, to the late Clifton E Bales, Sr. and Helen Katherine Reid Bales.

Melissa loved her church family, shopping, the beach, cooking and baking.

She especially loved her grandbabies and trying to always to keep everyone in line while keeping her princess status.

 

Preceding her in death were her parents; parents-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Shelton Boyd; brother, Clifton E Bales, Jr., and his wife, Vivian Bales and niece, Marriah Barren.

 

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 53 years, Billy Boyd; daughters, Paula Welch (Ricky) and Deann Crosby (Brad).

Brothers, Bruce Bales and Kevin Bales; sister, Melinda Hughs Bales; along with five grandchildren,

Devon Winborne (Jeremy), Rheagan Holden (Garrett), Shelby Reid (Dylan), Allie Grace Crosby, Rainie Welch, and six great grandchildren,

Oaklyn Winborne, Kysen Reid, Elliot Winborne, Piper Reid, Ann Nelson Winborne and soon to be grandson, John Briggs Holden, and a host of nieces and nephews.

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  • Comment Link Tina McCray Allen Sunday, 07 August 2022 17:45 posted by Tina McCray Allen

    I’m so sorry about the question marks after my post. I type Praying hands. Your Family are in my Prayers.

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  • Comment Link Tina McCray Allen Friday, 05 August 2022 23:10 posted by Tina McCray Allen

    To the family on my post from Tina McCray Allen, I didn’t put all those question mark. I put praying hands ??????????????. Please forgive the misprint. My Deepest Sympathy

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  • Comment Link Tina McCray Allen Friday, 05 August 2022 17:05 posted by Tina McCray Allen

    To the family, I’m sorry for the question marks at the end of my post. I put a praying hand. My Prayers for the family. ????

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  • Comment Link Aby Smith Wednesday, 03 August 2022 20:45 posted by Aby Smith

    Billy, I just saw this. I didn’t know about Melissa! I’m so sorry. You should have had someone call me. I always loved her and I’m so very sorry. May God bless you and comfort you. Love you.

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  • Comment Link Danny T Ace Avants Wednesday, 03 August 2022 18:56 posted by Danny T Ace Avants

    I'm so sorry to hear about Cuz passing... She and Sister Wanda were like sisters instead of first cousins... 'Lissie will be greatly missed... My prayers and my deepest condolences go out to you, Billy, and those sweet daughters of yours who always stop and speak to me everytime we run into each other... May God comfort you all as only He can throughout the days to come... Love you all...

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  • Comment Link Melissa Upkins Tuesday, 02 August 2022 07:29 posted by Melissa Upkins

    I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. She was such a sweet sweet lady. My condolences to your entire family.

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  • Comment Link Sue Fortenberry Smith Tuesday, 02 August 2022 05:37 posted by Sue Fortenberry Smith

    Billy, I am so sad to hear this heartbreaking news. Melissa and I went 12 years to school and through the years even though I didn’t live there anymore, she was always considered my friend. Then when Facebook came I communicated and kept up with you both and catching up with all your family activities was something I looked forward too. You and your girls and their husbands and grandchildren will forever miss her, but you have some wonderful memories. Prayers for you and them continuing and you take care of yourself. May God Bless you all . ????????❤️

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  • Comment Link Tina McCray Allen Tuesday, 02 August 2022 00:17 posted by Tina McCray Allen

    I’m so sorry for your loss. Sympathy for the family and to our coworkers Bruce. I will keep the family in my Prayers??????????????????

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  • Comment Link Gloria Meyers Sunday, 31 July 2022 12:21 posted by Gloria Meyers

    I was shocked and sorrowed to hear of Melissa's passing. Ill alwys remember how sweet and friendly Melissa was and how she always had a smile on her face. We know she is in her heavenly home with the Lord and others that have gone before her. Sam and I are thinking about Billy and the others in her family and praying for comfort only the Lord can give.

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  • Comment Link Jan Delaughter Saturday, 30 July 2022 16:42 posted by Jan Delaughter

    So sorry for your loss. You all are in my prayers!

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  • Comment Link Judy boyd Thursday, 28 July 2022 21:08 posted by Judy boyd

    Oh my I sure am sorry for y’all loss she was an amazing friend to me and I loved her we had so many great memories love all ya and I still consider y’all my family

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