Jaye Harvard Boyd

Marilyn ‘Jaye’ Harvard Boyd, age 60, of Elberton, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at the home of her sister, Gwen Chavis in Macon. Born on November 8, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Roma Harvard. Jaye graduated from McEvoy High School in 1968 and attended the Abraham Baldwin Agriculture College. She was a cancer survivor and an Organizer for the Elbert County Relay for Life. She was a member of the Vesta Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her spouse of 23 years, William C. “Hoppy” Boyd, and father and mother-in-law, William C. “Bill” and Nita Boyd. Survivors include her sons and daughter-in-law, Walter “Brock” and Lisa Harrell Boyd of Athens, and Jeff Boyd of Elberton; sisters and brother-in-law, Gwen Chavis of Macon, and Pam and Greg Blakeney of Williamson; brother and sister-in-law, Walter “Hoss” and Lisa Harvard, of Macon; and brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Betty Jo Boyd of Elberton. Several nieces, nephews, and friends also survive. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, December 20, 2009 at 2PM in the Chapel of Hicks Funeral Home with Rev. Russell Bruce officiating. At Jaye’s request, her body is being cremated.The family is at the home, 1625 Athens Highway, Elberton, and will receive friends from 1-2PM just prior to the service at Hicks Funeral Home. Flowers are optional, and memorials may be made in Jaye’s honor to the Vesta Baptist Church, 35 New Hope Vesta Road, Carlton, Georgia 30627 or to the American Cancer Society, 1684 Barnett Shoals Road, Athens, Georgia 30605. Hicks Funeral Home, Elberton, is in charge of the arrangements for Jaye Boyd.