Sue Watson Boyd

Sue Watson Boyd of Babson Park passed away Thursday, September 15, 2011 at Hope Hospice in Sebring. She was 76.

She was born February 15, 1935 in Cooper, New Mexico to the late Pleasant Jordan & Willie Mae (Atchley) Watson. Mrs. Boyd came to Florida in 1965 from Garland, Texas; she came here from Lakeland in 1970. She worked locally for two years with the University of Florida's Expanded Food and Nutrition program. She was a creative, giving person. She spent many hours volunteering in concession at the local ball fields. She designed and made uniforms for the Lake Wales High School cheerleaders in the early seventies. She was a talented artist and member of the Frostproof Art League. She enjoyed sewing, fishing and gardening. She also enjoyed the beauty of nature and taught those around her conservation.

Sue was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Jerry Swenson Boyd, parents; a son, Jeffrey Scott Boyd; and two brothers, Truman L. Watson and Donald E. Watson. Survivors include her son, Rick Watson Boyd of Babson Park; daughter, Julie Denise Boyd Heath (Billy) of Babson Park; brother, Grady G. Watson of Houston, Texas; sister, Louise A. Watson of Golden, Colorado; three grandchildren, Summer Nicole Boyd of Gainesville, Willard George "Trey" Heath III of Babson Park and Kristiana Boyd Heath of Babson Park.

A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Green Horizons Land Trust (P.O. Box 2445, Lake Wales, FL 33859).