Happy 7th Birthday, Kate!

Today, I'm wishing Katherine Elizabeth "Kate" Nicholas a very Happy 7th Birthday!  Kate is my youngest granddaughter of six precious granddaughters and today she turns the BIG 7!  Kate lives in Fredericksburg, VA and I will be calling her to wish her a very Happy Birthday.  Gran Gran loves you so much!  xoxo

32 Years Ago Today

This wedding day 32 years ago ended in divorce on August 22, 2016.

Happy 9th Wedding Anniversary Yesterday!

Wishing my Granddaughter Victoria and hubby, Jamie a very Happy 9th Wedding Anniversary yesterday, April 2, 2020.  May they have many more years of happiness together.  I love you guys so much!  Gran Gran

Jesse A. Boyd, Jr. Obituary

Jesse A. Boyd, Jr., died Wednesday, March 18, 2020.  He was 86.  He was a lifelong resident of Vicksburg.  He was a graduate of St. Aloysius High School (Class of 1952).  Jesse was employed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.  He was the son of the late Jesse A. Boyd, Sr., and Minnie Miles Boyd.  He was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church and a past member of the Knights of Columbus.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, William David Boyd.  Survivors include his daughters, Theresa Bryant, Kathleen Day, Debra Seage of Magee, MS and Marian Nicholas of Fredericksburg, VA; six granddaughters, three grandsons, and four great-grandsons.  A graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 21, 2020, at Cedar Hill Cemetery with Father Rusty Vincent officiating.  Fisher-Riles Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Jesse & I Dating

A picture of Jesse and I dating in 1960 & 1961.  We got married on September 29, 1962, and had four daughters, and a son.  Theresa Marie (November 11, 1963), William David, Kathleen Love (January 21, 1966), Debra Ann (October 27, 1969), and Marian Suzanne (September 25, 1972).  William David was born on October 25, 1964, and died on October 26, 1964.

Jesse Aaron Boyd, Jr. Dies

The Father of my children died early this morning in his sleep.  Above is a write-up from our Granddaughter Candace!  May Jesse rest-in-peace.

James (Jimmy) Mason Died

James (Jimmy) Mason passed away unexpectedly on February 19th, 2020. Jimmy's presence glowed! He always put a smile on everyone’s face and knew how to make people laugh. His family is in need of support for his funeral arrangements and financial relief during this tragic time. Anything will help and would be greatly appreciated. If you are unable to donate please share a memory in honor of Jimmy and share this link. Thank you all who have been a part of his life. Service info: Jim will be reposing at the Simpson-Hammerl Funeral Home, 411 Albany Ave on Monday, February 24, 2020, from 3-7 PM. The Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday at 10:00 AM as the funeral home. Interment will follow in Montrepose Cemetery.