Mrs. Patsy Puckett Boyd, 83, a lifelong resident of Utica prior to a debilitating stroke, passed away peacefully Monday, September 2, at Vicksburg Convalescent Home, where she was a resident. She joyfully entered her home in Heaven to abide eternally with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Patsy was born in Utica November 22, 1940. She was the daughter of Douglas “Boots” and Grace Puckett. She was a graduate of Utica High School and went on to begin nursing school at Mississippi College. She was a lifelong member of Utica Baptist Church, faithfully singing in the choir. Following her marriage to Richard “Larry” Boyd, she was an exceptional homemaker for her family. She was always well put together with a perfectly clean home and delicious food, especially her famous fried chicken. She especially enjoyed preparing for the holidays. She invested her life in the tender care and gentle nurturing of her daughter and two sons, and later her four grandchildren. Patsy enjoyed reading and collected many books over the years. She also enjoyed exercising and walked many miles on treadmills and trails. Patsy was an avid sports fan and enjoyed cheering on Ole Miss and the Utica Goldwaves. Her generosity was appreciated by the many charitable organizations to which she and her husband  contributed. Her gentle spirit was recognized by family, friends and many animals. She loved playing with and caring for her many cats and they loved her.

She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Richard “Larry” Boyd; daughter, Penny Allen, of Utica; and two sons, Richard Bradley “Brad” Boyd (Charlotte), of Utic,a and Robert “Robby” Earl Boyd (Karen), of Vicksburg; and four grandchildren, Kaylee Elizabeth Eisman (Ben), of Greenville, S.C., Rebecca Lauren Cochran (Jacob), of Vicksburg, Emily Grace Davis (Jacob), of Pattison, Miss., Ryan Bradley Boyd (Kaylan Gray, fiancee), of Philadelphia, Miss.; a step grandchild, Skylar Colbie Singleton (Raeven), of Amite, La.; four great grandchildren, Saylor Davis, Levi Eisman, Colbie and Hudson Singleton; and a brother-in-love, Earl Mathes, of Clinton; as well as many beloved nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Douglas “Boots” Puckett and Grace Sisk Puckett; sister, Doris Ann Mathes; three brothers, Douglas “Sonny” Puckett, Lawrence Puckett and Bruce Puckett; as well as a son-in-law, Dexter Allen.

Visitation will be held Friday, September 6, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Utica Baptist Church, with a memorial service immediately following for family and friends.

The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff of the Vicksburg Convalescent Home and Dr. Sam Pierce for their faithful care to Patsy. The family would also like to thank the many friends and family members that have prayed for and supported her throughout the past five years.

In lieu of flowers, gifts may be given to Utica Baptist Church in her memory.