Obituary from Twice-a-Week Times, 
Tuesday, July 6, 1926:

MRS. J. W. BOYD DIED JULY 2.

Mrs. Rosalie Baxter Boyd died at her home on Georgia street, Friday evening, July 2, 1926, of diseases incidental to old age. Mrs. Boyd was a daughter of James Baxter and wife, one of the pioneer families of this city. She was the last of a family of eight children. On December 14, 1874 she was married to J. W. Boyd and to this union nine children were born, all of whom survive except one son, James Edward, who was killed at the age of 29 years. The living are J. O. Boyd, a prominent attorney of Keokuk, Iowa; W. A. Boyd, Mrs. Hobart Hunter, Mrs. Charles Sizemore, H. C. Boyd, all of this city and vicinity, Mrs. P. S. Elgin of Clarksville, C. C. Boyd of Hannibal, Mrs. Floyd Smith, Drumbeller, Alberta, Canada. She had 23 grand children and one great grandson.

Early in life she united with the church and upon her removal to this city affiliated with the Presbyterian church. She was a conscientious and consecrated Christian and lived her religion every day. Loving and charitable she endeared herself to all with whom she came in contact.

Mr. Boyd died about a year ago and on December 10, 1922 they celebrated thier (sic) golden wedding anniversary.

Mrs. Boyd was 77 years, 7 months and 23 days of age.

All of her children were here to attend the funeral and burial. Funeral services were conducted at the late home Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Chas. P. Foreman, her pastor. Burial by the side of her husband in Buffalo cemetery. The Times extends sympathy to those bowed down in great sorrow and hopes they may emulate her christian life and be prepared to be united with her again in that better land.

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