WILMINGTON — Kami Renee’ Boyd, 28, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2017, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.
She was born Aug. 10, 1988, and was the daughter of Peggy Dillon Wheeler of Watha, N.C., and the late Larry Dean Boyd. She was also preceded in death her stepfather, Donald “Whitey” Wheeler; grandmother, Lucille Roy; grandparents, A.C. and Louise Boyd; uncles, Charles Dillon and Larry Dillon; aunt, Anita; and cousins, Nicholas and Patrick Dillon.
Surviving, along with her beloved mother, are Kami’s sister, Jodie Boyd; niece, Shyann Boyd; uncles, Pat Dillon, Ronnie Boyd and Keith Boyd; aunts, Kathy Shepard, Kathy Sue Boyd and Sharon Boyd; and numerous cousins and beloved friends who loved Kami dearly.
Kami loved life and was always looking to find it even greater. She was a beautiful, young lady who loved her family. With a big heart, awesome personality, and love for others, Kami always had friends surrounding her. She was truly a gift from God that has left us way too early.
Kami will surely be missed, but cherished memories of her will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 2, at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home, Wallace. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, prior to services. Burial will follow in Watha United Methodist Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate books to any drug rehabilitation facility of your choice.
Kami was an avid believer of being an organ donor and has unselfishly given three organ recipients the “gift of life.” If you are not a donor, please give it some thought and help save a life.
You may share your memories and send condolences to the family at quinnmcgowen.com.
