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    • Service

      Graveside Service
      Thursday, January 9, 2025
      11:00 a.m.
      Wabash Presbyterian in Allendale, IL

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      Carla Ann Boyd, aged 75, passed away peacefully at her home in Allendale, IL, on December 31, 2024.

      Carla attended Lincoln High School in Vincennes and worked at Universal Scientific. She also tended bar at Union Tavern, Bud-Smalls, and the Moose Lodge. Known for her wittiness and zest for life, Carla never missed an opportunity to bring joy to those around her and cherished the time spent with family and friends.

      Carla is survived by her son, David Helderman; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl Seals and Jewell Bonham; her brother, David Seals; and her husband, David Boyd.

      An avid card player, Carla also enjoyed caring for her plants and cats. She was an active member of the American Legion and the Moose Lodge.

      A graveside service will be held Thursday, at 11:00 AM on January 9, 2025, at Wabash Presbyterian in Allendale, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Carla’s memory to the Vincennes Animal Shelter.

      Carla's kindness, generosity, and love of life will forever be remembered by her family, friends, and all who knew her. She will be deeply missed.

      Ingram Meridith Funeral Home Allendale, IL.

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    1. Nancy hendrixson / January 7, 2025 at 2:38 pm

      Carla and I were friends from
      Childhood on We lived side by side for years and David (Mouse) was a part of our family
      I know she will be missed by many
      Prayers for her family

    2. Beth Lee / January 7, 2025 at 5:17 pm

      Carla an I were friends all her life.
      We were the 2 amigos what one didn’t think of the other did.
      We ran away together once the night before Thanksgiving til we got cold then we decided to go home,I was scar to go home sure I would get whipped she was sure she wouldn’t.I got sent to bed, she got whipped with a skillet.
      We stayed friends an spent lots of time together when David(Mouse) an Tommy(T.J.) were babies.

    3. Joleigh Keeling / January 7, 2025 at 5:51 pm

      I met Carla when I was searching for my lost cat about 7 years ago. She asked me if I would help clean her house. Even when I no longer cleaned for her, I made sure to visit every once in a while. She became family to my sister and I. Sending my prayers and condolences to Carla’s loved ones.

    4. Angie Godfrey / January 8, 2025 at 1:19 pm

      Carla and her brother, Dave, were frequently at our house in our younger years. She and I would play together and she would fix us ‘Cracker Soup ‘. I have so many memories of and with her as young children as well as adults. I wasn’t aware of her passing and I will miss my dear friend so very much. God Bless your family, Mouse, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

    5. Angela (Amos) Watts / January 8, 2025 at 7:34 pm

      Carla was in my life as far back as I can remember. I got drunk at her house for the first time. I fell off the top bunk at her house. My first crush was on Mouse. My father lived with her a few times. You will truly be missed “Spider Legs”.

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