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Emma M. Boyd

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[February 24, 2016]  BLOOMINGTON - Emma M. Boyd, 74, of Bloomington, formerly of Lincoln, passed away February 17, 2016, at 7:16 a.m. at her home.

Visitation: Friday, February 19, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Peasley Funeral Home in Lincoln.

Service: 7:00 p.m. on Friday, at the funeral home

Visitation will be held at the Peasley Funeral Home in Lincoln, Friday, February 19, 2016, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

A Memorial Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, February 19, 2016, at the funeral home following the visitation. Father Dave Klug will officiate.

Funeral home: Peasley Funeral Home, Lincoln      Quiram Peasley Funeral Home, Atlanta

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Emma M. Boyd, 74, of Bloomington, formerly of Lincoln, passed away February 17, 2016, at 7:16 a.m. at her home.

Visitation will be held at the Peasley Funeral Home in Lincoln, Friday, February 19, 2016, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

A Memorial Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, February 19, 2016, at the funeral home following the visitation. Father Dave Klug will officiate.

Emma May Overbey was born January 9, 1942, in Lincoln, the daughter of Marion and Margarite (Laughner) Overbey. She married Orville "Gene" Boyd. He preceded her in death in 2012.

Emma is survived by her children: Greg (Meg) Boyd, Waterville, ME; Robert (Lavonna) Boyd, Richardson, TX; Tammy (Ron) Miller, Bethlehem, PA, and Rhonda Boyd, Bloomington; 20 grandchildren: Geoffrey & Heather Boyd of ME, Jamie & Steve Beaulieu, FL, Chelsea Boyd, ME, Emily & TJ Atkins, MA, Elizabeth Keane, ME, Patrick Keane, ME, Shasta & Brian Thomson, IL, Luke & Betsy Boyd, IL, Karley Boyd, TX, Brian Miller, PA, Chase Miller, WI, Stephanie & George Franklin, IL, Josh & Ashley Turley, IL; 15 great-grandchildren; and two siblings: Marion Howerton and Guy Overbey.

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Emma was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and one brother, Jerry Overbey.

Emma was well-loved by her family and friends. She had a giving heart and would never hesitate to help a friend or stranger in need. She never asked for anything in return except for the joys and comfort of a friend. She touched so many people along her journey and her legacy will live on in the hearts of many. She will be greatly missed by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Even in her final days on earth her unselfishness and strength for her family could be seen by all.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Advocate Hospice of Normal.

Final arrangements are entrusted with Peasley Funeral Home of Lincoln.

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