Ms. Jeanne L. Boyce
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Ms. Jeanne L. Boyce

  • November 11, 1928 - November 26, 2011
  • Little Rock, Arkansas
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“I taught with Jeanne at Westside Junior High. Enjoyed her friendship and many hour of playing bridge. Have not been in touched with her in recent...Read More » ”
1 of 19 | Posted by: Vida Day - Little Rock, AR

“Vicki and Valerie, I'm so sorry to hear about your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families at this difficult time. ...Read More » ”
2 of 19 | Posted by: Charlotte Bell Crawford - AR

“MY HEART HURT FOR ALL OF YOU. I FEEL YOUR PAIN. ONLY GOD CAN GIVE YOU THE COMFORT THAT YOU NEED. AND HE WILL! HE PICKED A BEAUTIFUL FLOWER FOR HIS...Read More » ”
3 of 19 | Posted by: EVA HENDRIX - LITTLE ROCK, AR

“Dear Miss Valeri, I know that its hard to lose a love one and that it hurts your heart. I know that this time is hard but God has you and your...Read More » ”
4 of 19 | Posted by: Rickey McBride Jr - Wrightsville, AR

“Mrs. Boyce guided her students at ASB with love and expectations of good performances which were enjoyed by family and friends. She was a wonderful...Read More » ”
5 of 19 | Posted by: Mary Lou Wilkinson

“As a friend of Valeri, I only met you a couple of times, what an impact you made in such as short time knowing you. You are such a sweet and...Read More » ”
6 of 19 | Posted by: Crystal Daly - Austin, AR

“Vicki & Valerie, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you part with your loved one. ”
7 of 19 | Posted by: Kathy Rodney - Memphis, TN

“Valerie and Vicki, I was saddened to read that your mother passed away. I am praying for both of you and your family. ”
8 of 19 | Posted by: Aaron Jensen - Little Rock, AR

“My thoughts & prayers are with you all. ”
9 of 19 | Posted by: Michele - TX

“So very sorry to hear of Jeanne's passing. I am thinking of all of the Boyce's in this time of sorrow. ”
10 of 19 | Posted by: Karen Hooks - friend

“Derek, I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your grandmother. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Just remember memories...Read More » ”
11 of 19 | Posted by: Pam Ball - North Little Rock, AR

“Jeanne, You will be so missed by so many, you were a wonderful lady, and everytime I saw you as a child you were dressed to the hilt, hair done, make...Read More » ”
12 of 19 | Posted by: Sandra Dumond - Little Rock, AR

“Mrs. "Voice" to all the little ones while she was teaching, was a fine lady, a perfectionist, a task master, an awesome teacher. She saw each task...Read More » ”
13 of 19 | Posted by: Michelle Lilly Odom - AR

“So sorry for your loss.Have not seen your Mom since I was a teenager.Wish I could see all of you and Ruby. There aren't many Boyce's left.My prayers...Read More » ”
14 of 19 | Posted by: Linda Boyce Potter - jacksonville, AR

“My deepest sympathies on the passing of Ms. Boyce. She was my music teacher for 10 years, and I remember her with respect, fondness, gratitude, and...Read More » ”
15 of 19 | Posted by: David Wilkinson - Little Rock, AR

“Momma,I miss you soo much that sometimes I don't know how I'll get through day. Then I think of all of the values you instilled in me and all of the...Read More » ”
16 of 19 | Posted by: Vicki Boyce - Daughter

“Hi sweet Mom! I praise God that you are now pain free and in Heaven!! I miss you soo much. I've wanted to call you a hundred times today, and come...Read More » ”
17 of 19 | Posted by: Valeri Boyce - little rock, AR

“Val and Vicki, Your Mother's precious smile is a gem to grab from your memory at a moments notice. It will carry you through your heart ache. Love...Read More » ”
18 of 19 | Posted by: Helen Vanlandingham - AR

“I am so sad to hear of Ms. Jeanne's passing. Her daughters Valeri & Vicki are long-time friends of mine and I know will so greatly miss their Momma....Read More » ”
19 of 19 | Posted by: Terri Vanlandingham - Little Rock, AR


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On November 26, 2011, Jeanne Boyce of Little Rock went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was born in Shelley, Idaho on November 11, 1928 to the late Hester and Porter Foster. She attended the University of Idaho, receiving her Masters Degree in Music and is a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority and graduated Phi Beta Kappa. She taught music in Portland, Oregon before moving to Little Rock, Arkansas. She taught music at Southwest Junior High and Forest Heights Junior High. She spent the rest of her teaching career, of over 25 years, at the Arkansas School for the Blind where she taught music and piano to grades 1 – 12. Grades 7 – 12 made up her choir and they performed Spring and Christmas concerts every year. She was a sweet and loving mother to four children, Sherri Boyce, David Boyce and his wife, Myra, Valeri Boyce, and Vicki Boyce; two grandsons, Derek Boyce and Jake Boyce who will never forget their JeeJee; great-grandson, Mason Tyler Boyce; her brother, Glen Foster and his wife, Ann and family of Idaho Falls, Idaho; her loving cousin, Ruby Lorene Simmons and family, and her close friend and honorary daughter, Deanna Marie Engelby. She was loved and adored by all who knew her and will live in our hearts forever.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 30th in the chapel of Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, 5800 W. 12th Little Rock (501) 661-9111 with Rev. Hugh Hale, officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Hills Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, P. O. Box 102454, Atlanta, GA 30368 or the Arkansas Hospice Foundation, # 14 Parkstone Circle, North Little Rock, AR 72117 To sign the online guestbook, go to www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.