Barbara Jean Davis Boyd

"A time to be born, September 12, 1961 - And a time to die, February 5, 2023.Barbara Jean Davis Boyd was born in Manatee Memorial Hospital to Mr. Henry B. Davis, Jr. and Mrs. Willie Mae McNeal Davis Presendieu on September 12, 1961 in Bradenton, Florida. She was educated in the Public Schools of Manatee County.
Barbara was a homemaker that worked outside her home in numerous occupations to provide for her family. She executed farm work, worked as a C.N. A, a school bus driver, and a truck driver for Waste Management. Through "Able Body Temp Service" she was able to obtain a job working at G. A. Food Service during the summer. She worked for them for 16 years. With this company she functioned in several positions. She was a sandwich maker, a sandwich inspector and packer. Everyone new her as Mrs. Barbara. (A term on endearment.) In addition to all of this, she was a hairdresser.
Barbara, a woman of God had a "Heart of Gold". Her mission in life was to do good where ever she could. From her limited income she fed the homeless and did much, much, more for humanity until her health would no longer allow her to provide these type services. Through much pain and suffering, she labored hard and labored long. The Lord saw that she was tired therefore He granted her permission to come home and rest from her labor. So on Sunday, February 5, 2023 the Lord opened His arms and welcomed her to her permanent home where she has ceased from labor.
Message from Barbara Jean Boyd to her "Family"
I was actually born a Davis, but later on in life, I married "My Boo Thing", Mr. Franc S. Boyd, Sr. I'm writing my obituary okay. In my loving memories. Please do something nice for someone else. If you are feeling down it's okay. I will miss you too! Just wave above towards our heavenly home and say hey Barbara Jean (I'm laughing).
She was preceded in death by her father, Henry B. Davis, Jr., siblings Troy Davis and Levitra Davis.
She leaves to cherries her memories; Her husband Mr. Franc S. Boyd, Sr. (Forever beloved Friend) Children: Nickie Wilson (John) Rome, GA; Cedric Booth, Sr., Bradenton, FL., Kierra Halmilton (Zachary) Saint Petersburg, FL, Stepchildren: Tecola Yates, Jermircle Yates, Demetria Boyd, Jr., all of Florida; Franz S, Boyd, Jr., New Jersey and Mircle Boyd of NC, Grandchildren: (Granny Boo) Leadicia Davis (Tamia) Chicago, (Singing of Granny Heart) Ms. Alondra McClain, (You Better Believe) Lance Anthony McClain (James) St. Petersburg, Alaina Fla., Alana Davis Morris McCray, Jr., Jaquez McCray) Kaleif McCray, Ebony McCray Omariea Doggett, Jamelia Huggabook, Cedric Booth, Jr., Parris Booth, Elijah Davis Booth, Olivia Barnes, Nijewl Barnes, Kash Booth. Great Grandchildren: Nevae H. McClain Cooper; Kylo McClain Cooper and Brielle McClain Cooper. Mother: Willie Mae Davis McNeal Presendieu My Siblings: Brother - Curtis Davis, AL Sisters: Norma Davis, Palmetto, FL, Debbie Davis, Bradenton, FL, Michelle Davis Young, Alabama, and Angela (Tyron) Meritt, St. Petersburg, FL.. Uncles: James McNeal, Bradenton, FL., King Yarn Douglas, Palmetto, FL and Caesar Yarn Douglas, Bradenton, FL. Aunts: Iris Raymond, Lula McNeal, Myrtice McNeal, Pearlie McNeal all of Palmetto, FL.; Winifred Douglas Freeman, Ellenton, FL and Bernice Robinson of Bradenton, FL; Special Cousin: Juanita Poole (My Ride or Die). She also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family, friends and Classmates.

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