Beverly Ann Boyde

A Life to Celebrate

Beverly Ann Boyde was born in Columbus, Ohio, on October 28, 1934. She was the daughter of Virgil C. Rhea and Lena Rhea. Beverly graduated from East High School and earned an associate degree in real estate. She worked as a supervisor at Ohio Bell for 55 years and as a Tax Professional at H&R Block for 30 years, and for many years, Beverly also worked in Real Estate.

Beverly accepted Christ at an early age and was a faithful member of St. Philip Episcopal Church until the time of her death. Beverly loved the Lord and her family. She enjoyed singing, especially as a member of the church choir, playing several instruments, and sewing and crocheting. Beverly was small in stature, but had a kind of toughness that you knew not to cross. She had a beautiful spirit, a kind heart, and was a woman who gave her all to her family and friends, and showed genuine love to everyone who met her.

Our beloved Beverly Boyde entered eternal rest on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. She was ninety-one years of age. 

Beverly was preceded in death by her father: Virgil C. Rhea, Sr.; mother: Leana B. Rhea; brothers: Virgil Rhea and Ronald Rhea; sister: Dixie Rhea; husband: Robert Boyde, Sr.; son: Robert Boyde, Jr. and daughter: Julie Ann Rhea.

She leaves to celebrate her life; Sons: Duane Boyde and Kyle Boyde, both of Columbus, Ohio; Step-Daughter: Kirstin Miller of Columbus, Ohio; Grandchildren: Duane Dustin Boyde, Dwight Boyde, Bailey Mullins-Boyde and Takisha Cambel; Nephews: Virgil Rhea, Ill and Stephan Rhea; Nieces: Kelly Rhea, Suzanne Rhea and Robin Rhea; Special Friends: Juanita Brandon, Les Brown and Bobbie Peoples; and Sister-in-Christ: Patricia McCall-Steele as well as a host of other dear friends.