Izella Gray Boyd

Obituary For Izella Gray Boyd

Izella Gray Boyd, age 105, passed away January 1, 2026. Graveside service is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Jan 5, 2026 in Oakwood Cemetery, Jacksboro, TX.

Izella was born March 9, 1920 to Janie (Hensley) and John Elbert Gray in Jack County, TX. The sixth daughter of 12 children, Izella was the last surviving child of the Gray union. She married Oscar L. (Dutch) Boyd on August 4, 1944.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, son Mike Boyd, son-in-law Donald Morton and 11 siblings.

She is survived by daughter Mary Jo Morton, 2 grandchildren Cindy (Ross) Hamilton and Rhonda (T.M.) Bigley, 6 great grandchildren and 13 great-great grandchildren.

Dutch and Izella raised their family in Bridgeport, where she was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bridgeport. Relocating to Bowie in the mid-90’s, she became a member of the First Baptist Church of Bowie.

Izella was fiercely competitive and independent, and kept the 42 games at the Sr Citizens Center going strong for many years. Later years were spent at Independence Hall, where bingo was a staple.

The family of Izella would like to extend its heartfelt thanks to all the staff at Independence Hall and Solaris Hospice for the compassionate and excellent care provided to her.

Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie, Texas.