In Loving Memory
March 2, 1927 – March 24, 2014
Mobile, AL
Beppie Waldman Boykin died Monday, March 24, 2014, at her home in Mobile. Ms. Boykin, born March 2, 1927, in Montgomery, Alabama, grew up in Fort Deposit, Alabama. She spent her young married life in McIntosh, Alabama, and lived most of her adult life in Mobile. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Waldman, and by a daughter, little Brenda Frank (Frankie) Boykin.
She is survived by two sons, Richard Ainsworth Boykin, Jr. and David Lee Boykin, Sr., of Jackson, Alabama; five grandchildren, Elizabeth Boykin Holyfield of Fairhope, David Lee Boykin, Jr. of Moundville, Alabama, Charles Richard Boykin (Melanie) of Mobile, Leesa Boykin Hollowell (Wes) of Tuscaloosa, and Vielle Boykin of Mobile; 10 great-grandchildren; and Rebecca Williams, a long-time friend and care-giver.
The Family will hold a private graveside service at Pine Crest Cemetery, followed by a Celebration of Life, beginning at 12:00noon on Monday, March 31, 2014, at the University of South Alabama Faculty Club, 6348 Old Shell Road. The Reverend Billy McLean will officiate. Expressions of condolence for the family may be offered at www.hughesfh.com. Arrangements are by Hughes Funeral Home & Crematory, 7951 American Way, Daphne, AL.
My condolences to all the family. And, Rebecca, you took such good care of her. My life has been blessed by knowing Beppie. She was my first connection to the Waldman side of my family. I wish I could be there in person on Monday but my thoughts will be with you during the celebration of her life.
-Karin Waldman Robison, Cumberland, RI.
My condolences to Beppie’s entire family. I have never met many ladies with such class and kindness. It was my distinct honor to have known her.
Mark Berson
Atlanta