Bertha Boykins Obituary in Shelby at Enloe Mortuary

Obituary For Bertha Boykins

Mrs. Bertha Camp Boykins, 82, of 413 Antrum Street Shelby, NC, departed this life on Friday, August 4, 2023, peacefully at her residence.

A native of Cleveland County, the daughter of the late Rev. J.Q. Camp and Mrs. Nevater Marie Ramseur Camp. She was the oldest grandchild in the Camp family and next to the oldest in the Ramseur family but only by two months. Bertha joined Mountain View Baptist Church at an early age. She worked hard in any capacity she was commissioned to serve. She served as the President of the Senior Missionary Department and Music Department. She was the Choir Director of Mountain View Baptist Church Mass Choir for more than 55 years. She was also a Deaconess, Sunday School Teacher and served on the kitchen committee.

In her earlier years, Bertha worked at Dover and Mohican Mills. Later served in the medical field as a nursing assistant for over 40 years. Bertha was an amazing cook known for a plethora of dishes especially her Sweet Potato Cobbler.

A True Legend, known for songs like “A Charge to Keep I have”, Guide Me Oh Thy Great Jehovah”, and “At The Meeting” were some of her favorites. One of her most requested songs was “Beulah Land”. Bertha didn’t mind giving God praise and definitely wasn’t ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ. From North Carolina to South Carolina Bertha traveled singing as one of the lead singers for The Legendary Camp Sisters.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Logan Boykins; her grandparents Rev. Lucious Camp, Lena Bowden Camp, William Author Ramseur and Bertha Hull Ramseur; two brothers, Lucious Camp and James William Camp; and one grandchild, Andrea Renee Boykins.

 Left to cherish fond memories, six children, Leon Boykins of Shelby, Nevater Denise Danso of Shelby, Marie Bell (Darryl) of Kings Mountain, Rev. J.Q. Boykins (Nataja), Deacon Willie Boykins (Adrienne) both of Shelby, NC and a special child Julia Abrams raised in the home of Denver, Colorado; three sisters, Eula Crank of Kings Mountain, Rev. Esther Littlejohn (Rev. James), and Janie Parks both of Shelby, NC; 14 grandchildren Kierra Bell, Anjerica Crank, Keshawn Bell, Karron bell, Chris Boykins (Nkenge), Janee Boykins, J’Quincy Boykins, Nicholas Boykins, Prentice Dawkins, Tavashia Rice, Antwalayzha Dawkins, Mjhave Dawkins, Jamari Abrams, Jamaria Abrams; 2 great-grandchildren Ka’Mya Bell, Jo’Kai Ross; two sister-in-laws, Corrine Camp of Shelby, Katheleen C. Byers of Shelby; Aunts Ella Watson of Kingstown, and Lottie Camp of Charlotte ; one Uncle, Deacon Donald Camp of Shelby; special grandchildren Essence Ervin, Taborris Smith, Rita Ervin, Josiah McCleave, Charlie Ratchford ; a special niece, Cynthia Mcshaw along with special friends Vincent and Ethel Hambright of Shelby and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 11, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Shoal Creek Baptist Church. Burial will take place at Mountain View Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM on Friday at the church and other times at 4823 Anthony Farm Rd. Kings Mountain, NC.

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I so hate that I missed the home going of this wonderful beautiful woman. What a powerhouse she was. When her and her church stood up no matter where they were they were a true representation of God's power. At the age of 56 I remember as a young boy around 7 hearing my grandmother say that is one singing woman. In time I learned that this special woman have a son who was a classmate of mine... Leon. I tell you heaven has got one serious choir going on right now. My heart's in prayer goes out to you guys the world is definitely going to miss her but heaven is truly off the chain right now. Love you all
Tommy Brown

To the family of Bertha Camp sorry to hear of your loss but I know God has won him a singing angel over in Beaulh Land so RIP sister Camp for yourwork isn't done yet just keep singing up in heaven for the lord. Mary Dorsey Sims

To the Camp & Boykins Families:
Ms. Bert was truly a legend in the Lawndale community; not only for that signature vocal attribute that was able to wreck a church & move even the coldest heart, but for her unyielding service to God for her fellow man. My earliest memories of church have her stamped on them, especially during the old District 1 meetings of the EMBA. She is a personal heroine of mine, as she rallied the family to be there for mine when we were in mourning during the passing of my sister and mother. Ms. Bert will be severely missed down here, but we know that she made it to the BeulahLand about which she sang so fervently. My heart goes out to you all, and I pray that the comfort of God will overshadow you in the days and months to come. I love y'all.
- Acorea Darren Sims, Miamisburg, OH

To the family of Mrs. Bertha Boykins, I offer my most sincere condolences and prayers. I have known Bert and the Camp and Boykins family for many years from fellowshipping with them as neighboring churches ( I a member of Jones Tabernacle). Bert was a beautiful humble and bold servant for the Lord. To know her was to truly love her. Bert was like a ray of sunshine, lifting spirits when she walked in the church just by her presence, and the beautiful voice of song was like icing on the cake. She will be greatly missed but never forgotten for all she gave to the Lord, family and community. Wendy Vinson

To the family of Bertha Boykins, my heart goes out to yawl as you lay her to rest. Bert was a mother to me (Samantha McSwain-Stith),Cathy and Darryl. When we lost our mother, Bert stepped to the plate, not a day went by that she didn't check on us, making sure we were alright. I often think about that. Singing wasn't nothing to Bert, and she did it well, never did she sing to impress other, but she did to the glory of God. I loved to hear her put the tenor part to a song, my oh my. Bert loved the Lord and didn't mind spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ where ever she went. She will be missed. Family keep your heads up and know that Bert's alright, she looking down on us hoping we'll make the right decisions and get it right with God so that we'll see her again. I love you all and may God Bless and keep you.
Samantha McSwain-Stith

To the Family of Bertha, You are in our thoughts and prayers in the loss of your loving Sister of God. She was a beautiful and loving person, sharing that God-given voice freely wherever she went. It especially touched our hearts how they would visit the sick during the Christmas Holidays and other special occasions sharing those uplifting songs as they did so many times for my Mother. We always enjoyed their singing, especially "Beulah Land." She was a true spiritual leader and I know the family will honor her memory by continuing to sing God's praises. Lovingly and prayerfully. Johnny & Julie C. Brooks

To the Boykins and Camps Families I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful mother Mrs.Bertha Lord I am going to miss her singing those beautiful songs my favorite Beluah Land I remember when I told her I have a gave my life to christ and he is now my savior and she said praise God you have came home this took place at Walmart parking lot and we always run into each other at Walmart or Food Lion on Fallston Road her and Denise and I will ask her to sing me a song I just want to say thank you Mrs.Bertha for believing in me and kept me in her prayers so right I am a salvation Army solider for God and sharing my testimony for the lord and me thank you Boykins Family for sharing your beautiful mother with me Love you all my family Stay strong and keep on singing R.l.P and when you got to that heavenly gate sing Beulah Land with that smile on your beautiful face God bless you Bridgitt Adams

To the Camp,and Boykins family we offer our condolences to you in the homegoing of Mrs.Bertha. A wonderful person who we loved very much. A family that we in the Light Oak Community respected very much .God is a very present help in the time of need. She lives on in her children.Love you all family.Peace and Blessings. Roger and Suzette Ross and family.Also the Webber family.🙏🏽❤️💕

Praying for you all in the loss of ms. Bertha i didn't know her but heard her sing many times you could tell that she was a women of GOD she is resting in BEULAH LAND may GOD strengthen you all during this time of her transition.... Min. Annie Jones

Bertha Boykíns, Bert was always there when you called her for anything she could do to help out .We at Jones Tabernacle Church loved her as our own,We will miss her sweet face and God given voice.She has earned her Wings rest my Friend,See later on.Family all is well we love you.
Jones Tabernacle Church.

Prayers and condolences, may God comfort you all during this time. Heaven gained a beautiful choir member. Mary Frances White

Our Condolences to the families of Miss Bertha. I pray that God grant you the strength during your time of bereavement and peace in knowing that to be absence from the body is to be present with the lord. I first met Sis.Bertha years ago when she would help nurse my grandmother (Lottie Hamrick Ross) back to health. I thank God for her beautiful spirit. Her voice was so anointed and you could feel God's presence when she'd sing. WELL DONE WOMAN OF GOD! She will be missed! God Bless You family. Much Love ❤️ and Prayer Vernon and Gayla Crocker

TO THE FAMILY: WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, PLEASE KNOW THIS OUR PRAYERS AND HEARTFELT THOUGHTS ARE WITH EACH OF YOU. AND KNOW THERES A ANGEL UP THERE SINGING . WITH HER BEAUTIFUL VOICE . R.I.H. FROM MR& MRS MICHEAL LEE GOOLSBY CHARLOTTE , N.C.

My Condolences to the Boykins and Camp Family may God surround you with love and peace during your loss .My prayers are with you. Love Isabeller Logan.

To the family of Terreta,Penny,Brenda,Rene,Gary. and Michael.My thoughts and prayers are with you during the loss of your Aunt Bertha. My name is Cyd Henderson Terreta's care giver and friend. Terreta always spoke so lovingly of her Aunt Bertha. Terreta would tell me that she was a good Christian lady with the beautiful voice. Remember that earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. Rest in peace Miss Bertha Boykins. Cyd Henderson . Friend of the family❤️😇🫶🏽

To My Family Our Deepest Condolences & Prayers are with everyone 🙏🙏🙏💔😭 We will miss you dearly 💔😭

We send our deepest condolences to the family. We pray the Lord's love comfort you. I loved to hear Mrs. Bert sing At the Meeting. She has joined the Heavenly Choir; singing, praising, shouting! Much Love, April Laborn and Family

To this family, me ( Mary Barnhart ) along with the class of 1961 are deeply sorry to hear of your precious loss. Bertha was a Christian Warrior, a beautiful person. Her singing voice was out standing as well as her words. Knowing her down in the early school years, we were all from the farm. Her amazing Christian family. Her life leave beautiful memories. Thank you Father for strong Christian mothers . Bertha memories will live on. Father God, be with her family, comfort them.