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Mary Virginia Boyken
September 18, 1927 ~ September 4, 2015 (age 87) 87 Years Old Leave a Condolence
Message from Eleanor Mills Spry
September 9, 2015 10:40 PM
What fond memories of school days teaching with Mary Virginua. Her gentle demeanor and quick smile wete always present. I remember how she would tell stories chuckling as she shared them. She taught her students to put their fingers on their nose or chin to count. It helped to etch that number quantity for better recall She was realistic, calm, and fun! She loved her family and was quick to tell about them Thank you for sharing her with us at Central elementary School.
Message from Kathryn Wathen Greer
September 9, 2015 3:57 PM
I have many wonderful memories of Mrs. Boykin, especially of when she came to visit a few times when I was out sick. She even told me if I counted all my chicken pox spots, I would be better the next day. Believe it or not, that's exactly what I did as soon as she left the house. Must have worked, I was back in school the following Monday.
Message from Edie Harrington Jones tillman
September 9, 2015 3:12 PM
My sincere condolences for the Boykin family. I have great memories of her. This was the woman who taught me to read, the pledge of allegiance and our prayer every morning. She was a wonderful influence in my life.
Message from Mary Coleman Goldsmith
September 9, 2015 9:08 AM
Mrs. Boyken was my first grade teacher. I loved her. Bill was in my class and we were friends. Such a fine lady.
Message from Shamara Ray
September 9, 2015 6:56 AM
I have such special memories of her teaching my head start class. I am sad to hear of her passing. I am praying for her family.
Message from Lucinda Henning
September 8, 2015 7:43 PM
Mrs. Boyken was my second grade teacher in 1956. She had lots of challenges with no classroom as they were building extra rooms to handle the families moving into Meade County to work at Olin chemical plant, but she handled it all calmly.
Message from Connie shamblin
September 8, 2015 7:31 PM
My prayers for the family
Message from Cletis Evans, CAPT/USMC/Retired
September 8, 2015 1:54 PM
It is with great sadness that I learned of Ms. Boyken's passing. For years, I often wondered where she have moved to. In my earlier Marine Corps days, I had come home and found her when Central Elementary was still around. My only time with her was in the Head Start program, 1973. For some reason, she made me use my middle name (Sam) and chose me to be the Groom for the play that we were all working toward. I still have those pictures as I was the only one that had to wear a suit. I learned a great deal at that age and trust me, first impressions are very lasting. Her impression was that she was always compassionate with all of us kids. We could all be called her favorite because of how well she taught and cared about each of us. For her family, please take much pride in knowing that she did things right. I am just a small percentage of proof that her teachings and guidance contributed to this great big world in large ways. God Bless you all and SEMPER FIDELIS!!!!
Message from Sarah and Mitchell Tupman
September 6, 2015 10:52 AM
So sorry to hear of my dear friend's passing. Many great memories of our time together at Central Elementary. She was so near and dear to all and was truly a blessing to so many children and their parents.
Message from Anne Ross Dulaney
September 5, 2015 8:25 AM
Mrs. Boyken was my 6th grade teacher and was loved by everyone. My condolences.
RIP, "Miss Underwood".
RIP, "Miss Underwood".
Message from Eva Underwood
September 4, 2015 11:36 PM
I am so sorry to learn of Mary Virginia's passing. She came to visit us in Arkansas with Garnett & Norma. She was a gracious lady. I know you will miss her very much.
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