Ruth Marie Gamble Boyd's Obituary
Ruth Gamble Boyd, 84, of Memphis TN arrived in heaven on February 16, 2019. She joins her husband, Miles Farris Boyd, Sr. and parents, Ethyl and Baskin Gamble. Surviving sister: Louise Baker (Bill) of Pickwick, TN. Surviving children: Monica Farnsworth (Robert) of Collierville, TN, Mark Boyd (Terri) of Germantown, TN, and Dr. Mike Boyd (Sandy) of Knoxville, TN. Surviving grandchildren: Trey Boyd, Matt Boyd, Watson Boyd,Logan Boyd, Mary Cullen Boyd, Ansley Farnsworth, Duval Farnsworth, Miles Farnsworth, and Hudson Farnsworth. Surviving great-grandchild: Jack Boyd. Ruth was an avid supporter of all things MEMPHIS! She graduated from Memphis State University and worked in interior design. She attended Second Presbyterian Church-Memphis. Ruth was a passionate follower of current news events and an ardent fan of Memphis Tiger Athletics. She loved and prayed for her family and had numerous friends. Memphis has lost one of its most staunch advocates but heaven is richer as she is reunited with her beloved husband, mother, and father. There will be a family visitation at Memorial Park Cemetery Funeral Home in the Overton Room from 12:30-1:30 and a graveside service following at 2:00 PM in the Memorial Park Cemetery. Dr. Mike Boyd will be officiating assisted by Dr. Jere Phillips (Mid America Seminary) and Rev. Gary Peak (Second Presbyterian Church). The family wishes to express deep gratitude to all caretakers, especially the ICU staff at Baptist Memorial Hospital, not to mention the many supporting friends. Arrangements are entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38119, 901-767-8930, “A Fitting Farewell for Everyone”.
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