Audrey Boyce Obituary Audrey M. Boyce, 84, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2020. She was predeceased by her parents, Joseph C. Perkins, Sr. and Audrey B. Perkins; her husband, of 65 years, Elmer J. Boyce "E. J"; both of her "Girls", Linda Hodge and Debbie Peterson; a granddaughter, Stephanie Peterson and a brother, Joseph C. Perkins, Jr. Audrey "Nanny" was a stay-at-home mom and housewife for most of her life. Many years ago, she worked at Holy Angels Elementary School, Rices Nachmans, and Zale's Jewelers. After her children were grown, she enjoyed spending time with her numerous grandkids and great grandkids and volunteering at GA Treakle Elementary School. She is survived by her son, Barry L. Boyce (Randi), son-in-law, Dennis Hodge (Sherry), grandkids, Shannon Jones (Chris), Travis Hodge (Kat), Adam Hodge (Jamie), Taylor Boyce, Cheyenne Boyce and Brittany Peterson; and 7 great grandkids: Breyan, Kensley, Riley, Sydney, Andi, Reese and Marquis. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at 11AM in the Baker-Foster Funeral Home, 5685 Lee Farm Lane, Suffolk, VA with entombment following the service at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens in Portsmouth, VA. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, we ask that donations be made to your local Alzheimer's Foundation. Condolences may be registered at RWBakerFH.com. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.rwbakerfh.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?searchName=Audrey+Boyce&page=1 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/audrey-boyce-obituary?id=11135095 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Narrative Summary of the Obituary Audrey M. Boyce, 84, passed away peacefully on 31 July 2020. She was predeceased by her parents, Joseph C. Perkins, Sr. and Audrey B. Perkins; her husband of 65 years, Elmer J. Boyce "E. J"; both of her daughters, Linda Hodge and Debbie Peterson; a granddaughter, Stephanie Peterson; and a brother, Joseph C. Perkins, Jr. She was survived by her son, Barry L. Boyce; son-in-law, Dennis Hodge; grandchildren; and great-grandchildren. Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A funeral service was held on 5 August 2020 at Baker Foster Funeral Home, Suffolk, VA, with entombment following at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens in Portsmouth, VA. The family received friends one hour prior to the service. The Edited Obituary Audrey M. Boyce, 84, passed away peacefully on 31 July 2020. She was predeceased by her parents, Joseph C. Perkins, Sr. and Audrey B. Perkins; her husband of 65 years, Elmer J. Boyce "E. J"; both of her "Girls", Linda Hodge and Debbie Peterson; a granddaughter, Stephanie Peterson; and a brother, Joseph C. Perkins, Jr. Audrey "Nanny" was a stay-at-home mom and housewife for most of her life. Many years ago, she worked at Holy Angels Elementary School, Rices Nachmans, and Zales Jewelers. After her children were grown, she enjoyed spending time with her numerous grandkids and great-grandkids and volunteering at GA Treakle Elementary School. She is survived by her son, Barry L. Boyce (Randi); son-in-law, Dennis Hodge (Sherry); grandkids, Shannon Jones (Chris), Travis Hodge (Kat), Adam Hodge (Jamie), Taylor Boyce, Cheyenne Boyce, and Brittany Peterson; and 7 great-grandkids: Breyan, Kensley, Riley, Sydney, Andi, Reese, and Marquis. A funeral service will be held on 11 AM Wednesday, 5 August 2020 in the Baker Foster Funeral Home, 5685 Lee Farm Lane, Suffolk, VA with entombment following the service at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens in Portsmouth, VA. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, we ask that donations be made to your local Alzheimer's Foundation. Condolences may be registered at RWBakerFH.com. Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Audrey M. Boyce | |--------|------------------| | Age | 84 | | Birth | 1936 (estimated) | | Death | 31 July 2020 | Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|------------------------|------------------------------| | Audrey M. Boyce | Decedent | Unknown | | Elmer J. Boyce E. J | Predeceased Spouse | -- | | Joseph C. Perkins, Sr. | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Audrey B. Perkins | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Linda Hodge | Predeceased Child | -- | | Debbie Peterson | Predeceased Child | -- | | Stephanie Peterson | Predeceased Grandchild | -- | | Joseph C. Perkins, Jr. | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Barry L. Boyce | Child | Unknown | | Dennis Hodge | Son-in-law | Unknown | | Shannon Jones | Grandchild | Unknown | | Travis Hodge | Grandchild | Unknown | | Adam Hodge | Grandchild | Unknown | | Taylor Boyce | Grandchild | Unknown | | Cheyenne Boyce | Grandchild | Unknown | | Brittany Peterson | Grandchild | Unknown | | Breyan | Great-grandchild | Unknown | | Kensley | Great-grandchild | Unknown | | Riley | Great-grandchild | Unknown | | Sydney | Great-grandchild | Unknown | | Andi | Great-grandchild | Unknown | | Reese | Great-grandchild | Unknown | | Marquis | Great-grandchild | Unknown | Publication Details | Place | Name | Date | | Suffolk, VA | Baker Foster Funeral Home | 5 August 2020 | Other Relevant Information 1. Audrey was known as "Nanny" to her family. 2. She was a stay-at-home mom and housewife for most of her life. 3. She previously worked at Holy Angels Elementary School. 4. She also worked at Rices Nachmans. 5. She had employment experience at Zales Jewelers. 6. After her children were grown, she enjoyed spending time with her numerous grandkids and great-grandkids. 7. She volunteered at GA Treakle Elementary School. 8. In lieu of flowers, donations were requested to be made to the local Alzheimer's Foundation. 9. Condolences could be registered at RWBakerFH.com.