Linda Marie Boyd, 63 passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, November 23, 2015. Linda was born on March 29, 1952 to Ralph Longee and Fanny Smith-Longee in Poplar, MT.
She attended school in Poplar and Flandreau Indian School. Linda graduated from Brockton High School in 1971. Linda met her husband, Lowell Boyd, Sr. when she was 16 years old at the Fort Kipp Celebration. They married on December 21, 1970 at the Baptist Church in Poplar. A son Lowell was born in 1971 and a daughter Sherry in 1976.
In 1984 Linda started with the Fort Peck Tribes in the Administration Office. While working, Linda attended the NAES College in Poplar and earned an AA in Human Services in 1987 and General Studies in 1986.
In 1999, Linda moved over to the Fort Peck Youth corrections as a secretary. She was employed there until the time of her death. Linda had planned to retire at the end of November. She really cared about her co-workers and thought of them as family.
Linda enjoyed crocheting and being with her grandchildren whom she loved very much. Linda enjoyed watching the Food Network and was known for her delicious banana bread. Linda enjoyed planting a garden with her husband.
Linda is survived by her husband, Lowell (buddy) Boyd, Sr., her special canine friend, Missy; son Lowell Boyd, Jr. (Suzanne); daughter Sherry Cantrell; granddaughters Taylor (Antoine), Nikki (Carlus), Brooke (James) and Payton Klinger; grandsons Jesse Boyd and Caleb Klinger; great-grandchildren Royalty and Stetson all of Poplar; sister Pearl Longee and niece Michele Lee of Oklahoma and brother Darrel Longee; she is also survived by numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and grandchildren.
Linda is preceded in death by her mother, father, and two brothers, Jimmy and Bobby, a sister Darlene Burshia and her favorite cousin Geri Barber.
Linda was one strong lady. She helped and cared for everyone. Linda was at peace and ready to be with Our Lord and Savior. She said she was ready to be in heaven and she wasn’t scared. Linda is no longer suffering and can rejoice in Heaven.
We love and miss you-you will forever be in our hearts.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
2:00 p.m.
Saturday November 28, 2015
Assembly of God Church
Poplar, MT 59255
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
2:00 p.m.
Saturday November 28, 2015
Assembly of God Church
Poplar, MT 59255
Donald Lee Boyd says
R.I.P. Aunty Linda Boyd…
Terry McAnally says
I am so sorry for your loss. May the Creator wrap loving arms around you all as you go through this time of grieving and loss.
Donna Black Dog says
My prayers and condolences to the family. Linda was a very nice lady. I will miss her smile and laugh. R.I.P. Linda.
Yvonne & Caleb Shields says
To all the Family of Linda Boyd She was a special lady. We love that Banana Brea!! I know that God is there with all of you as He always is……We know that He is the only true comfort for us. Linda would want you to celebrate her life together as a family. God’s Peace and Love to each of you and always.
Mary Fladeland White says
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Blossom longee says
R.I.P. Linda. You were such a wonderful lady. I’m glad I got to know u. My prayers to ur family.
Linda Le Vay says
She was always nice to me sometimes nicer then my family…………Prayers are with the family.
Darlyn Grainger says
My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. God Bless you all and take care.
Patrice Ironbear says
To Linda’s family ??
I’m saddened by Linda’s passing
We had good talks and laughs at the TLU
Everyday we at least said good morning
And had a great talk ??
I won’t forget our talks ❤️
Verlynda Toledo says
Aunt Linda, I will miss you, your laughter, your stories of you and my mom when you were both young. Thank you for being such a great auntie! My prayers are with the family.
Britney Youpee-Spotted Bird says
Linda I will always remember you and miss you. You and your family are in my prayers.
Ingrid FireMoon says
My condolences to the family. Linda was always good to me, she loved her job. She will be sorely missed! Prayers to the family.
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