Shirley Boykin

On Saturday, June 12, 2010 died peacefully at her home in Lanham, Maryland. She was born July 13, 1935 in Washington, D.C. to the late Bernard and Rose Grant. She was preceded in death by her sister, Joan Delaney. Beloved wife of Thel Boykin of 53 years; devoted mother of Michael Boykin (David Virden) of Seattle, WA; David Boykin (Connie) of Austin, TX; Lisa Mauricci (Gino) of Deep Creek Lake, MD; and Tina Galdieri (John) of Grasonville, MD. Also survived by five grandchildren, Allison, Caitlin, Alexi, Kylie and Gracie Faith. Caring sister to Doris Greene (Carey Lively), Michael Grant and beloved sister-in-law to Brenda Williams. Also survived by other close family and many friends. Shirley was an active member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Sodality, bowling league, VFW and the American Legion Ladies' Auxiliary. Relatives and friends may call at GASCH'S FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 4738 Baltimore Avenue, Hyattsville, MD, on Tuesday, June 15th from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 7207 Annapolis Road, Landover Hills, MD on Wednesday, June 16th at 10:30 am followed by interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Silver Spring, MD. You may make donations in Shirley's memory to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401.