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April 12, 2026

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Shelia Lynn Boyd

Shelia Lynn Boyd

Shelia Lynn Boyd, 70 of Summit, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2026 at the SMRMC in McComb. She was born Sunday, April 17, 1955 in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. Visitation was held on February 25, from 9AM until time...

Shelia Lynn Boyd, 70 of Summit, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2026 at the SMRMC in McComb. She was born Sunday, April 17, 1955 in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana.

Visitation was held on February 25, from 9AM until time of service at 11AM at New Heights Baptist Church in Summit. Burial followed in Woodlawn Cemetery in Summit. Dr. Jim Futral and Bro. Rick Kennedy did officiate. Sharkey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

She was preceded in death by her father, William G. Bales; mother, Fannie Mae Allan Bales; brother, Ronnie Bales (Donna).

Survivors include her husband, John W. "Billy" Boyd; son, Jason Boyd; daughter, Stacey Boyd Wishart (Thomas); grandsons, Zachary Boyd (Stephanie) and Levi Wishart (Brianna); granddaughter, Brittany Boyd; great grandsons, Logan Boyd, Beau Boyd, Lawson Boyd, Rhett Boyd and Jay Wishart; great granddaughter, Lottie Wishart.

Pallbearers were Zack Boyd, Levi Wishart, Eric Bales, J K Bales, Daniel Bales, and Logan Boyd. Honorary pallbearers were Beau Boyd, Lawson Boyd, Rhett Boyd, Jay Wishart, Tommy Boyd, Bruce Bales and Tommy McKinley.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to New Heights Baptist Church.