Martha Ferguson Boyd

Martha Ferguson Boyd, age 63 of Baldwin, Georgia, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2024 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center with immediate family by her side. 

Mrs. Boyd was born on November 20, 1961, in Augusta, Georgia, to the late Robert and Elsie Ferguson. The youngest of four children, she was a cherished sister to Ruth Rucker (John) of Augusta, Georgia; Mary Kay Franklin (George) of Tuscaloosa, Alabama; and Charles Ferguson (Susan) of Lagrange, Georgia, all of whom survive her and will deeply mourn her loss.

Mrs. Boyd graduated from Augusta College with a degree in fine arts and began her career at Fort Gordon as an illustrator. She continued her career at The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention where she was a team lead for the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. She retired in December of 2023 after completing forty years of federal service. Mrs. Boyd was an active member of Bethlehem Baptist Church of Clarkesville, Georgia where she served alongside her husband in leading a life group. She also served alongside her husband in various capacities with Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Georgia and Habersham County United Way. In her spare time, Mrs. Boyd prioritized spending time with her family. She enjoyed watching her children and grandchildren’s sporting events and always had candy to give them. To the residents of Northeast Georgia, she was a beloved Mrs. Claus. She spent countless hours helping her husband bring so much joy to the community during the Christmas season. She loved to tend to her garden and always had fresh vegetables throughout the year. As a native of Augusta, her favorite time of the year, besides Christmas, was the week of the Masters Tournament. She knew how to make the best pimento cheese and egg salad and always had plenty on hand. Above all, she found the most fulfillment in serving others.

Mrs. Boyd was a devoted wife for 36 years to her beloved husband, Billy Boyd, who survives her. She is also survived by her children: Will Boyd (Kendra) of Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada; Timothy Boyd (Janelle) of Gainesville, Georgia; Ashton Boyd-White (Patti) of Raleigh, North Carolina; and Tyler Boyd of Sugar Hill, Georgia. She loved her four grandchildren: Addison and Blakely Boyd (Gainesville, Georgia) and Kennedy and Presley Boyd (Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada) who brought immeasurable joy into her life.

The family will receive friends at Hillside Memorial Chapel and Gardens on December 30, 2024, from 5:00 until 8:00 P.M. Mrs. Boyd’s funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Clarkesville, Georgia with Rev. Len Strozier and Rev. Ron Cook officiating. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery in Augusta, Georgia with Rev. Jerry Pitman officiating. The Boyd’s life group at Bethlehem Baptist Church of Clarkesville, Georgia will serve as honorary pallbearers. The family would like to extend their most sincere gratitude to Dr. Joshua Garrett, Dr. Daniel Castresana, Dr. Nelson Royall, Dr. Christina Saurel, and the care teams at Northside Infusion Center and Northeast Georgia Medical Center for their tireless devotion to providing the best possible medical care.

     An online guestbook is available by visiting www.hillsidememorialchapel.com.

     Arrangements are in the care and professional direction of Hillside Memorial Chapel & Gardens, Clarkesville.