Bernice Boyd

Bernice Boyd (nee Akers), 76, of Huron, died Thursday, January 26, 2017 at Amherst Specialty Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was born October 28, 1940 in Dana , KY and had been a Vermilion area resident for the past 56 years moving from Detroit. Bernice worked in the housekeeping departments for Erie County Bank, Lake Point Heath Center, and retired from Kingston of Vermilion in 1996. She enjoyed word puzzles, traveling, cooking and spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Elliot "Bob" Boyd; daughter, Henrietta Boyd of Huron; sons, Bob and James Boyd both of Dana, KY; grandchildren, Joshua (Stephanie ) Boyd of Vermilion and Jessica Kelm of Vermilion; great grandchildren, Cole, Warren and James Boyd; and brother, George Akers of Bull Creek, KY. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willard and Minnie (nee Boyd) Akers; daughters, Nellann Boyd and Beryl Lynn Akers; and grandson, David Ryan Kelm. The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 29, 2017, from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion, Ohio. Funeral services will be Monday, January 30, 2017 at 11:00 am at the funeral home. Pastor Randy Crabtree will officiate. Interment will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery, Vermilion. The family suggests memorial contributions to Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion, OH, In Memory of Bernice Boyd to help with funeral expenses. Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.