Obituary

Our mother
Carolyn L Lundy-Boyce (June 12, 1947- January 31, 2025) passed suddenly & unexpectedly after battling sepsis & septic shock 4 times in the last 2 months. She was preceded in death by her husband Gary R Boyce (1948-1992). Family was the most important thing to her where she instilled core values of empathy, honesty, & fairness. She is survived by her loving children Brian R Boyce & Laura L Boyce-Burcham. “We have lost our most valued treasure.” She was the 5th and youngest child of Clare Alexander Lundy (d) and Gladys Gertrude Ware-Lundy (d). Siblings: Gertrude “Arlene” Lundy-Haller (d 9/2024), Robert Lundy, Janice Lundy-Reid, and Nancy Lundy-Laulis. She leaves behind a legacy of grandchildren (Crista A, Earnest G “Gary,” Jeffrey B) and great grandchildren (Liam, Sonya), numerous nieces & nephews, & many unrelated, yet “extended family” members. A former homecoming queen and singer in a band, she enjoyed country music, being in nature, gardening, cooking, canning, baking, crochet, crafting, & candy making where she made hand decorated chocolates, wedding mints, & holiday treats. She went out of her way regularly to help anyone in need, even strangers. She worked for Chesterfield County Schools for over 30 years supporting the school social workers, psychologists, & attendance workers in secretarial services and ran the indigent/ homeless student supply chain. Our message: Learn to love & show compassion for every soul as each person is going through something. Never allow preachers or politicians to instill division & hate. We are all brothers & sisters on this planet. When you meet someone different than yourself try to learn more about their culture and life experiences.

The family will receive guests from 4:00-8:00 pm on Tuesday, February 4 at Morrissett Funeral & Cremation Service, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd., N. Chesterfield, VA 23234. A second visitation will be held from 4:00-8:00 pm on Thursday, February 6 at Ford Funeral Homes, 201 Columbia St., Fairmont, WV 26554. Carolyn’s funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, February 7 at the Ford Chapel. Interment to follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Fairmont. Online condolences at www.morrissett.com