Chris Boyd passed away June 1, 2017. She was born July 12, 1929, in Hobart, OK to William and Sarah (Waters) Allred. Chris was a dedicated homemaker, a wife, mother and cherished "Grandma Chris." She was a Master Gardener and member of the Oklahoma City Chrysanthemum Society known for her front yard that looked like a park. She also maintained a large vegetable garden. Her cheesecake squares were a favorite of family, friends and neighbors who enjoyed her great cooking. She was a den mother for her sons, Scott and Roger, as well as several other young boys in Pack 117. Chris will be remembered for her loving spirit; her love of her church, being a longtime member of Putman City Baptist; her love of animals; and especially, her nurturing love for her family. Chris was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jack, in 1989; and is survived by her two sons, Scott Boyd & his wife Mary and Roger Boyd & his wife Sabine; her grandchildren, Jackson and Annika; as well as a host of extended family and friends. Services to celebrate Chris will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 8, 2017, at the Smith & Kernke N. May Chapel with a reception to follow. Chris will be laid to rest next to Jack at Rose Cemetery in Hobart at a small graveside service at 3 p.m.
Published in The Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Sunday, July 2, 2017, Page 21A.
OKLAHOMA CITY
Boyd, Doris Christene "Chris," 87, died June 1. Celebration of life 10 a.m. Saturday (Smith & Kernke N May, Oklahoma City).
Published in The Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Wednesday, July 5, 2017, Page 8A.
Chris Boyd passed away June 1, 2017. She was born July 12, 1929, in Hobart, OK to William and Sarah (Waters) Allred. Chris was a dedicated homemaker, a wife, mother and cherished "Grandma Chris." She was a Master Gardener and member of the Oklahoma City Chrysanthemum Society known for her front yard that looked like a park. She also maintained a large vegetable garden. Her cheesecake squares were a favorite of family, friends and neighbors who enjoyed her great cooking. She was a den mother for her sons, Scott and Roger, as well as several other young boys in Pack 117. Chris will be remembered for her loving spirit; her love of her church, being a longtime member of Putman City Baptist; her love of animals; and especially, her nurturing love for her family. Chris was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jack, in 1989; and is survived by her two sons, Scott Boyd & his wife Mary and Roger Boyd & his wife Sabine; her grandchildren, Jackson and Annika; as well as a host of extended family and friends. Services to celebrate Chris will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 8, 2017, at the Smith & Kernke N. May Chapel with a reception to follow. Chris will be laid to rest next to Jack at Rose Cemetery in Hobart at a small graveside service at 3 p.m.
Published in The Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Sunday, July 2, 2017, Page 21A.
OKLAHOMA CITY
Boyd, Doris Christene "Chris," 87, died June 1. Celebration of life 10 a.m. Saturday (Smith & Kernke N May, Oklahoma City).
Published in The Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Wednesday, July 5, 2017, Page 8A.
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