"Mary Lou was my closest school friend. We enjoyed many special times together. I am sorry we lost that after I moved to WA. My very best to Johnnie and family. ???"
In loving memory of
Mary Louise Boyd
January 10, 1940 - June 14, 2021
Mary Louise Boyd, of Austin, Texas, passed away on the morning of June 14, 2021, at the age of 81. She was born to Hancel and Vallie Harris on January 10, 1940, in Lampasas, Texas.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, John Thomas Boyd, daughter Sheila Schwartz and her husband Dusty of Buda, Texas, daughter Sharon Boyd of Cedar Park, Texas, granddaughter Danielle Valdez and her husband Michael of Midland, Texas, and grandson Garrett Yero of Houston, Texas.
Mary and John Boyd fell in love and were married on September 3, 1960, at the First Baptist Church in Adamsville, Texas. They moved to Austin in 1962. She worked as an Administrative Assistant at Texas Employment Commission for 36 years. She retired in 1995 and then devoted her time to her family, especially her grandchildren. She continued to play bridge, sew, quilt, volunteer at her church, and attend all of her grandchildren's various sports games and activities.
We extend a special thanks to caregivers at Live Oak Estates and Encompass Health Hospice. Should you wish to honor her memory with a donation, please feel free to donate to Woodlawn Baptist Church, or Alzhiemer's Association of Austin in her honor.
Graveside service will be held at 9:30AM Saturday, June 19, 2021, at Townsen, Cemetery in Adamsville, Texas. A Memorial Service will follow at 2:00PM Saturday, June 19, 2021, at Woodlawn Baptist Church.
Tributes
"From another school friend melba hughes vandeveer"
"Heaven must be a little sweeter with Mary Lou there. She was a real joy to know. My heartfelt condolences to you, Johnnie and your family. I pray for peace and comfort for you at this difficult time.. The memory of Mary Lou and her gentle soul will remain in my heart. - - Peggy Perkins "