LINDA KAYE WELCH BOYKIN

BAMBERG - Linda Kaye Welch Boykin, 73, widow of Alex Stephen Boykin Sr., died on Sunday, March 19, 2023, at her home.

Born in Sumter, she was a daughter of the late William Doyle Welch and Corinne Elizabeth Wheeler Welch. Mrs. Boykin was a member of First Baptist Church in Bamberg.

Surviving are two daughters, Carla Brown Thomason (Dur) of Longs and Annie Brown of Sumter; a sister, Brenda Welch Carroll (Jerry) of Gray, Tennessee; three grandchildren, Ezra McLeod, Dutch and Gage Boykin; a stepson, Alex Boykin Jr. (Ann) of Bamberg; a sister-in-law, Millie Jones Welch; and a number of nieces and a nephew.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Stanley Welch.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 122 Society St., Bamberg, SC 29003 or to a charity of one's choice.

Online condolences may be made at www.sumterfunerals.com.

Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad St., Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements, (803) 775-9386.