Mary Boyce Obituary in Shelby at Enloe Mortuary

Obituary For Mary Boyce

Mrs. Mary Boyce departed this life for her eternal rest on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby, NC. She was born on October 4, 1926 in Brown Summit, NC to the late Jessie Lawrence Jordan and the late Annie Maybell Reid Jordan.

Mrs. Boyce was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church in Kingstown where she previously served as an usher and was the oldest mother of the church. She loved God and prayed constantly. Not only was she a loving mother to her children and many grandchildren, but also a loving mother figure to countless others of the Macedonia Church Rd. community of Kingstown.

In addition to her work as an excellent homemaker, Mrs. Boyce also worked at Beam’s Nursing Home for 16 years before retiring. Her pastimes included planting flowers, gardening and doting on her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Daniel Boyce, II; two brothers, Levi Jordan and Woodrow Jordan; three sisters, Bert Jordan, Roberta Ann Jordan and Barbara Ann Jordan.

She leaves to cherish her memory to her children, Annie Spikes and Daniel Boyce, III both of Kingstown, NC, Linda Ross of Danville, VA, Darlene Boyce of Gastonia, NC, Lyvonne Addison of Kingstown, Robert Lewis Boyce (Tabitha) of Boiling Springs, NC and Christopher Lee Boyce (Tina) of Albany, NY; fifteen grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; special friend, Laura Cathy of Charlotte, NC and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral services for Ms. Boyce will be held on Friday, October 15, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Macedonia Baptist Church in Kingstown, NC. The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM until 1:00 PM at the church. Burial will take place at church cemetery.

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Always had a smile on your face, and had the cutest laugh. You will be miss!

There was no shortage or love in your house . Everyone who entered felt like part of the family. Thank you for welcoming me and showing me what a loving home could feel like.

My prayers and condolences are with the family of Mrs. Boyce. She lived the life of a virtuous woman, therefore celebrate the life and time spent with her. God now has a new angel! -The Boykins Family

Auntie God has you in His arms I have you in my heart, your wings were ready but my heart was not RIP auntie, see you later, Eunice Mintz

Love you forever Grandma ❤️

Gran Gran you were the best grandma any kid could have. Thank you for loving me as your granddaughter. To the family thank y'all for sharing gran gran with me. I love all of you.