Nellie G. (Davis) Boykin

Nellie G. Boykin, 96, of Zanesville, died at 4:36 P.M. on Friday, March 20, 2015 at Genesis Good Samaritan Hospital. She was born on July 15, 1918 in Johnson County, N.C., a daughter of the late William Henry and Addie Langston Davis. Nellie was a member of the Euclid Avenue United Methodist Church and worked at Good Samaritan Medical Center for 23 years as a nurse's aide and ward secretary. One of Nellie's greatest passions was doing all kinds of needle work. She is survived by two sons, Keith Boykin of Zanesville and James Howard (Cathy) Boykin of Thornville; three daughters, Lois (Tom) Tucker of Frazeysburg, Marge MacLean of North Fort Myers, FL and Ann Boykin of Zanesville; fifteen grandchildren, Linda(Mac) McDaniel, Brett and Craig Boykin, Bobby (Jennifer) Shepherd, Renee Untied, Boo (Devin) Reed, Jeff (Annette) Boykin, Joy (Dave) Howiler, Tawnya (Mike) Wilson, Carrie (Jarrod) Starr, Susie (Will) Miller, Staci (Glen) Hanson, Brent Boykin, Rhonda Reagan and Scott (Marcie) MacLean; numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; a sister Mary Lee of Kenly, N.C.; and a daughter-in-law, Libby Boykin of Zanesville. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie W. Boykin; three sons, Harold, Kenneth and Ralph Boykin; a brother, Carl Davis; four sisters, Zetta Kirby, Pearl Kirby, Bertha Kirby, Alma Godwin. Friends and family may call from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. on Monday, March 23, 2015 at BOLIN-DIERKES FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 1271 BLUE AVENUE, ZANESVILLE where the funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 with Pastor Matthew Blau officiating. Nellie will be laid to rest next to her husband at Zanesville Memorial Park Cemetery.

Funeral Service

Tuesday, March 24, 2015 11:00 AM
Bolin-Dierkes Funeral Home
1271 Blue Avenue Zanesville 43701, United States