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Anita Joyce Boyd of Berryville, Arkansas was born September 9th, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois, daughter of Stanley and Bernice Serwitz. She departed this life July 14, 2023, in Berryville Arkansas at the age of 92, at home, surrounded by her family and several loved ones.
On October 20, 1951, Anita was united in marriage to her husband, Ronald P. Boyd for 66 years until his passing in 2017.
She is survived by four daughters, Lynn Boyd (life-partner, John Scott) of Bethesda, Maryland; Leigh Smith (husband David) of Shell Knob, Missouri; Lisa Boyd of Holiday Island, Arkansas; Lori Williams (husband Monty) of Jasper, Arkansas; one brother, Stanton Serwitz (wife Sharon) of Crystal Lake, Illinois; six grandchildren, Andrew, Emily, Samuel, Hannah, Nicholas and John Parker; four great-grandchildren, Luke, Hudson, Eli and Hadley; several nieces and nephews, and many loved ones. Anita also leaves behind her fur-baby, Paisley.
She is preceded in death by her husband and her parents, two sisters-in law, and one brother-in-law.
Anita was a dedicated homemaker, loving wife, and nurturing mother to her family. In her earlier years, she found fulfillment in her work in Berryville at Nita Faye Flower Shop, Carr’s Dry Goods and The Smart Shop. As time passed, Anita’s passion for serving others led her to become an auxiliary volunteer at Mercy Hospital in Berryville, Arkansas. Alongside her husband, Ron, she actively participated in the lives of their daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, church, and community. Together, they leave behind a cherished legacy of love, lots of laughter and family.
We extend our gratitude to the dedicated caregivers, Brandy, Terri, Glenda and Tamara, who provided unwavering support to Anita for the last several years. Their kindness and compassion brought comfort to her and our family. We also want to express our sincere appreciation to Chris and the compassionate team at Circle of Life Hospice Care for their expert care and guidance. Their presence made a profound difference in Anita’s life, and we are forever grateful for their support. We also thank Father Joseph for his friendship and always making Anita laugh.
Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Berryville Memorial Park Cemetery with Father Joseph Archibong officiating.
Donations in Anita’s memory may be made to Alzheimer’s Arkansas, 201 Markham Center Drive, Little Rock, AR 72205. Arrangements under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service. Online condolences may be sent to nelsonfuneral.com.
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