Josephine J. Boyd, 79, passed away Jan. 22, 2018.
She was born in Shorter, Ala. to the late Arthur and Mattie Warren Johnson, Sr. on Nov. 26, 1938. She retired as a machinist from Pratt & Whitney in North Haven.
Josephine leaves to cherish her memory, loving husband of 59 years, Wiley Boyd, Jr.; son, Michael Boyd; daughters, Donna (Kevin) Walker, Veronica (Leroy) Granger, Venetria (Tarento) Boyd, and Zena (Thomas) Williams; grandson, raised as a son, Dayquann (Shanell) Boyd; brother, Arthur Johnson, Jr.; sisters, Pearline (Solomon) Boyd and Evelyn (Herman) Scott; 15 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and a host of relatives and friends.
She was predeceased by her daughter, Costella (Broderick) Randall; brothers, Robert Warren and Leon Clifford Johnson; and sister, Bertha Johnson. A celebration of her life will take place Friday at 11 a.m. at Bethel AME Church, 255 Goffe St, New Haven, CT 06511. Friends may call Friday at the church from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Interment will be at Beaverdale Memorial Park, New Haven. Services by Howard K. Hill Funeral Services, 1287 Chapel St., New Haven, CT 06511. To leave a message of comfort for the Boyd family, please visit, www.hkhfuneralservice.com
