Royston, Georgia -- Elizabeth "Libby" Wood Boykin, 60, formerly of Oconee County, died Thursday, August 26, 2010 at her home.
Born in Greenville, SC, Libby was the daughter of Mabel Mangrum Wood of Franklin Springs and the late Rev. Mr. Roy Wood. She was a member of Watkinsville First United Methodist Church. She was an avid gardener and loved animals. Her sweet tooth was legendary.
Survivors include her daughter and son in law; Laurel Boykin (Jonathan) Murrow of Farmington, GA; sons and daughters in law: Bo (Mary) Boykin of Commerce, GA, Tyler (Randi) Boykin of Watkinsville, GA; sister: Paulette Abbott of Hartwell, GA; brother: Baxter Wood of Athens, GA; grandchildren: Madeleine, Ella and Sophie Murrow, Glenn Boykin and Tyler Boykin, Jr.
Funeral services were held Sunday, August 29, 2010, at 3 p. m. at Watkinsville First United Methodist Church with Rev. Bob Willis officiating.
The family will received friends from 4 until 6, Saturday, August 28, 2010 at Lord & Stephens East Chapel.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Extra Special People or the Athens Humane Society.
[Editor's Note: I am indebted to Anita Gentry for sending me this obituary for Libby Wood Boykin. Roy and Mable have been our close friends since the days I was pastoring in Brownville, AL. Roy helped me in planning my first Missionary Convention. I took every course on World Missions from Dr. J. T. Seamands at Asbury Theological Seminary. It was there I learned about Missionary Conventions and how to plan and promote them. It is my opinion that it is the best method of raising financial and prayer support for missionaries.]
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Tue, September 7, 2010
by Hugh Morgan