Dora Boyd

Dora Boyd passed away peacefully at Landsun Homes Health Services, on Tuesday, July 12, 2011. She would have been 95 in ten days. Dora was born July 22, 1916 to Chester and Amie Brower in Bowie County, Texas. She was the fourth of nine children, growing up on a farm. In 1934 she graduated valedictorian from Avery High School. She attended Paris Junior College and graduated from East Texas State University. Dora was a dedicated educator beginning her career as an elementary teacher in a one-room school, teaching grades 1 through 8. In 1942, she married Earl Boyd in Bakersfield, California. They moved to Carlsbad in 1946. After raising her three children, she returned to teaching. Dora retired after teaching 22 years at Hillcrest Elementary School. Dora was a member of First Church of the Nazarene, where she taught Sunday School for many years, served on the church board, was president of the Missionary Society and was Sunday School Superintendant. She was a member of The Friendly Helpers Extension Club and Retired Teachers. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 42 years, Earl and her beloved son, Bobby; five brothers and three sisters. Survivors include her daughter, Judy Floyd and husband, Mike of Las Cruces, NM and Betty Egbom of Carlsbad, NM. She was the proud grandmother of Jennifer Loflin and husband, Wayde, Jonathan Floyd and wife, Amy, Jason Floyd and wife, Rachel; 5 great-grandchildren: Zachary Loflin, Jacob Loflin, Jordan Floyd, Eden Floyd and Uriah Floyd; sisters-in-law: Eula Grisham of Rising Star, TX, Fannie Brower of Fort Worth, TX and numerous nieces and nephews who were very special to her. She is also survived by her church family and the hundreds of children she taught. Her family would like to acknowledge and thank the staff at Landsun Homes and Landsun Hospice for their compassionate care. Pallbearers will be Mike Floyd, Jonathan Floyd, Jason Floyd, Wayde Loflin, Zachary Loflin, Jacob Loflin and Randy Pipes. Honorary pallbearers will be Bruce Pardue, Morris Worely, Don Fisher and James Sturdivant. Visitation will be 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Friday, July 15, 2011 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 AM, Saturday, July 16, 2011 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Cecil Kimberlin officiating. Interment will follow the service in Sunset Gardens Memorial Park, Carlsbad, New Mexico. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. The family suggest that memorial contributions be made to First Church of the Nazarene, In Memory of Dora Boyd, 1010 West Fox Street, Carlsbad, NM 88220, Landsun Caring Hands, 2002 Westridge Road, Carlsbad, NM 88220 or a charity of your choice. Condolences may be expressed at dentonwood.com.