Kaye (Tutor) Boyd

Kaye Tutor Boyd, age 84, passed away at Magnolia Manor Assisted Living, of an extended illness, on Thursday, December 29, 2022.

She was born in Randolph, MS on October 2, 1938, to Mr. and Mrs. P.L. “Boot” Tutor. Kaye graduated in 1956, from Randolph High School. Elvis Presley came to the gymnasium to perform and sing the year of her graduation.

Kaye retired from Pontotoc County, after 26 years. She was the purchasing clerk and also worked for Ford Motor Credit Corporation, McClure Furniture, Olympic Products Corporation and Michael’s Department Store. Kaye was an avid sports fan. She married Thomas L. Boyd, Sr., who coached basketball for many years. They were married 58 years. She enjoyed attending her son’s, Tommy’s basketball games and her daughter’s Cecilia’s band performances as majorette. Kaye loved going to soccer, baseball, cheerleading and dance events that her grandchildren participated in. She loved music, going to the beach, cruising with her daughter and family, movies, gardening, reading books and teaching girls Sunday school at her beloved First Baptist Church in Pontotoc.

Kaye Tutor Boyd is survived by her daughter, Cecilia Boyd Rushing and her husband Rusty, of Olive Branch, MS, her son, Tom L. Boyd, Jr. and wife Holly, of Tupelo, MS, her four grandchildren, Danny Derrington of Olive Branch, MS, Anna-Kate Rios and husband Sebastian, of Southaven, MS, Isabella T. Boyd of Starkville, MS and Thomas L. Boyd, III, of Tupelo, MS.

Kaye is preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. “Boot” Tutor, and her two beloved sisters, Peggy Tutor and Sherry Tutor Bishop.

Kaye enjoyed life and one to never sit on the side line; but to enjoy her life to the fullest. Her life can be summed up in Proverbs 31:28-29. “Her children arise up, and call her blessed: her husband also, and he praiseth her. Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou, excellest them all.”

Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM, Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Browning Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Ken Hester officiating; burial will follow in the Pontotoc City Cemetery. Browning Funeral Home is honored to assist the family with the arrangements.

Visitation will be 5 to 8 PM Friday and from 1 to 2 PM Saturday, at the funeral home.

Memorial may be sent to First Baptist Church, 31 W. Washington Street, Pontotoc, MS 38863, or Alzheimer’s Association and Alzheimer’s Foundations.

Condolences may be offered at www.browningpontotoc.com