MULLINS — Floretta Richardson Boyd, 79, wife of John Herbert Boyd, died Monday, March 30, 2009 at Marion County Medical Center following an extended illness. Mrs. Boyd was a native of Marion County, the daughter of Manning Humbert Richardson and Fleetie Mae Martin Richardson of Brittons Neck. She graduated from Furman University with highest honors and taught in junior and senior high schools in Lake City, Hartsville, Asheville and Greenwood. She also attended Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Tx., where she pursued a Masters degree in Religious Education. She served as a home missionary in Arkansas, New Mexico and New Orleans. Mrs. Boyd was active in church and community pursuits. She served faithfully at Mullins First Baptist Church as Womens Missionary Union director and as Sunday School teacher of adults for many years. She was honored in 2008 when a WMU group was renamed the Floretta Boyd Group. She was also a past member of the Marion County Historical Society. Mrs. Boyd was a dedicated Christian, an exceptional teacher, a loyal friend and a devoted mother and grandmother. She is survived by her Husband of 53 years; a Daughter, Sharon Lynette Boyd Lancaster of Mauldin; 2 Grandsons, Matthew Benjamin Lancaster and Jonathan Thomas Lancaster of Mauldin, whom she adored; and a Sister, Odessa Rishardson Zoerb of Kingsport, Tn. She was predeceased by her brother, Carroll Richardson and her son, Timothy Martin Boyd. Special thanks go to Dr. Kenneth Orbeck and his staff at Shepherd Care Hospice and to three special caretakers in the home, Margaret Canty, Carolyn Owens and Gertrude Jones. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 2 at 2:00 P.M. in the sanctuary of Mullins First Baptist Church, with Rev. Jim Kirkland and Dr. Lewis McCormick officiating. They will be assisted by Rev. Willie Gillard. Burial will follow at Nebo Baptist Church Cemetery in Brittons Neck, directed by Cox-Collins Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. at Cox-Collins Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering, c/o Mullins First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 443, Mullins, S.C. 29574 or to Shepherd Care Hospice, P.O. Box 392, Nichols, S.C. 29581. **************New Low Prices on Dell Laptops – Starting at $399 (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1220631247x1201390185/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fad.doubl eclick.net%2Fclk%3B213540506%3B35046329%3Bx)