Dottie Boyd

Delores N. Boyd, 90, of Sebring, Fla., went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, July 9, 2024.

Mrs. Boyd was born on Nov. 19, 1933, in Bremen, to Roman and Sarah (Gerber) Slabaugh. Dottie, as she was known to all, moved to Hollywood, Fla., in 1951. She met Donald J. Boyd in 1954, and they were married April 29, 1955. They spent 64 wonderful years together until his passing in January of 2020.

Of the many interests in her life, Dottie was co-owner and worked side by side with Don in the Club Shop/Broken Woods until they finally retired in 1991 after moving to Sebring in 1982. She was an incredibly skilled golfer, winning multiple club championships and other tournaments throughout central Florida. She loved spending time in the garden, and she could often be seen working outdoors. Dottie was just as comfortable behind the sewing machine as she was in the garden. She was an accomplished seamstress, and she was quick to lend her talents to those in need. Nothing brought her more pleasure and joy than spending time with her family and friends. She was honored to be a member of Sebring Christian Church, Golf Hammock Country Club, Meals on Wheels and anywhere else where she could lend a hand.

Dottie is survived by her children, Scott Boyd (Lisa), of Lakeland, Fla., and Sharon Boyd, of Cookeville, Tenn.; grandchildren, Kelly Massey (Joshua), Bryan Boyd and Taylor Boyd (Kierstin); and great-grandchildren, Harleigh and Huxton Massey. Also surviving are her sister, Pat Yeater, Chandler, Ariz., and her brother-in-law, Ron Baumgartner, Syracuse.

She was preceded in death by siblings, Shirley Slabaugh Graff, Larry Slabaugh and Gloria Slabaugh Baumgartner.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Dottie’s honor to any of the following:

American Heart Association: heart.org
Sebring Christian Church: sebringchristianchurch.org
Depend on Us Foundation: www.dependonus.org