Betty “Charlene” Boyd
Betty “Charlene” Boyd, 89, of Tipton died at 5:00 p.m. on February 27, 2023 at IU Health Tipton Hospital. She was born in Tipton, Indiana on January 11, 1934 to Wayne & Lala (Matthews) Osburn. On July 5, 1952 she married Harold “Fred” Boyd. Harold preceded her in death on May 6, 2016.
Charlene worked for Tipton Community School Corporation starting in the High School Cafeteria as a cook and moving to the manager and later transitioning to Food Service Manager for the corporation. She worked for the school for over forty years, overseeing many meals for the students. She was a devoted and active member of Atlanta Christian Church where she played the piano for a multitude of services. She also taught Sunday school during the time her children were attending classes. Charlene was a member of Tipton Homemakers, Quilting Group, and a 4-H leader.
Charlene is survived by three children, Kenny Boyd and wife Vicky, Tipton, Dianna Boyd, Noblesville, Randy Boyd and wife Cindy, Beulah, Michigan; five grandchildren, Kenny Lee Boyd and wife Brittany, Melissa Boyd, Paula Hemmer and husband Josh, Kristen Stamps and husband Eldon, and Courtney Boyd. She has siblings David Osburn and wife Lynn, and Linda Tolle and husband Harold, a sister-in-law Marian Osburn and a brother-in-law John Boyd.
She is also survived by great-grandchildren, Shelton Boyd and fiancee’ Krisine Elrington, Zack Boyd, Cailee Boyd, Contessa Crowder, Shannon Crowder, Aniston Hemmer, TayLeighn Hemmer, Loxley Hemmer, Liam Hemmer, and Layla Boyd; step grandchildren, Jenna Stamps, Kayla Stamps, and Cassie Stamps; great-great-grandchildren, Dawn Wynter Boyd and Remi Louise Boyd.
Charlene was preceded in death by her husband and a brother, Jim Osburn.
Funeral services for Charlene will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 4 at Atlanta Christian Church, with Rev. Jody Brown presiding. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Tipton. Visitation will be from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Friday at Young-Nichols Funeral Home and Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until time of the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers make memorial contributions to Atlanta Christian Church, P.O. Box 187, Atlanta, Indiana 46031, Tipton High School band/music department, 619 S. Main Street, Tipton, Indiana 46072 or your favorite charity.
I am so sorry for your loss. Your mother was a wonderful 4-H leader to me and helped my mother and I hone my craft. In the cafeteria, she always said hello and asked how my day was going.
My most sincere condolences to you Kenny and all of your families. My thoughts are with you.
So sorry to hear of Charlene’s passing. Many stories over the years as a neighbor and friend? Sending our condolences to the family!
Terry and Patty Shirk
I’m so sorry to hear of Charlene’s passing. I used to love talking to her when she ran the cafeteria at the high school. She was such a lovely person.
Barb Cardwell
Dianna : I always enjoyed seeing and talking to Charlene during our respective times working at the High School. I know my mom loved working for her during her time at THS, too. Charlene always had a smile and a kind word to brighten your day! May your memories help you through this difficult time.
– With Sympathy,
Cathy Ferguson
Dianna, sorry for the loss of your Mom. Many fond memories as our 4H Leader and Band mom. Chris (Overdorf) recently found when moving, a copy of the Share the Fun skit Hee Haw we did at Purdue Round Up. Do you remember? We think it was handwritten by your mom. We had so much fun! Thoughts are with you and your family.
Kenny,Dianna & Randy,
My thoughts are with all of you during this difficult time. Your Mom was such a friendly person.
She did so much for the 4-H program in our county.
My deepest condolences to you & your families.
Sorry for your loss great memories that I had working in the cafeteria in the 1970s for her and her mother some of the best times and memories of my life. I went to school with her son Kenny once again sorry for the loss.!❤️
The Cain family is so sorry for your loss. My father Larry Cain, was so very fond of Mrs Boyd, she was always looking out for him and saving cookies and stuff for him and he had a very special place in his heart for her.
Diana, Kenny, and Randy – I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was someone I always looked up to. I loved her laugh. I know how hard it’s been for you to be there caring for her since Fred died but I know she was so grateful she was able to stay home.
I pray God will comfort you in the days and weeks ahead.