Phyllis J.

Boyd

Phyllis J. (Reddick) Boyd, 80, a beloved figure of the "Reddick"family and lovingly known as Doll Baby, Dolly and Big Ma, sadly left our world on November 3, 2024, after a life richly lived in service and kindness. Phyllis J. Boyd was born October 27, 1944, in Toledo, Ohio, to the union of Clarence Milton Reddick and Bertha Williams.

Phyllis attended Toledo Public Schools and was a 1963 graduate of Scott High School. She then attended Toledo University, where she earned a degree in Social Work. Then after, Phyllis pursued a successful career in Social Work at Lucas County Human Services, also known as LCJFS, for 34 years; she happily retired in 2005.

Phyllis gave her life to God at a young age. For the past 25 years, she was a proud member of Phillips Temple CME Church, where she vigorously served the Lord. She took on becoming a distinct member of the Church's Usher Board and served on the Food Bank Committee distributing food for those in need.

One of Phyllis' hobbies was bowling and she loved it! She became a member of the bowling league and bowled quite often, specifically on Fridays. She was incredibly competitive and always placed her focus on getting a high score. Whenever she'd win, Phyllis regularly shared her bowling jackpots with us! The one thing her bowling buddies always looked forward to was seeing her "walk it out" after one of those lucky strikes!

Phyllis was known for her loving, kind, giving, and supporting ways. If there was anything she could do to help you, she would. The room would light up when she entered, as she was always full of joy and positive energy everywhere she went. Phyllis was best known for her famous "lip smacking" green beans, cooked in her infamous stock pot, and served at every family event!

Phyllis will be eternally missed by her survivors and celebrated and welcomed by those preceding her in death: both her parents, Clarence and Bertha Reddick; her sister, Barbara Barber; and, four brothers, Vernon Reddick, Lawrence Reddick, Harold Reddick, Sr. (Ray) and Donald Reddick, Sr.

She leaves to cherish her memory, the joy of her life and her one and only daughter, Adeta Reddick; grandchildren, Antonio Reddick and Precious Kimbrough (Andy) Holmes;great grandchildren, Antavion Reddick, A'Lasia Alexander (Cleveland, OH) and Aireonna Alexander.

She is also cherished, blessed with and survived by four sisters: Reverend Shirley (Ronald) Sparks (Toledo, OH), Percilla Whaley (Toledo, OH), Carolyn Black (Toledo, OH) and Marilyn McCreary (Jonesboro, GA) and her good friend, Emma Bradford; and, a host of nieces, nephews, and close friends that loved her dearly.