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YOUNGSTOWN -- Elder Joyce Elaine Boudrey, 80, was called home Wednesday, April 12, 2023.
She was born Oct. 28, 1942, in Youngstown, to the late Joseph and Ruth Parkman Turnage.
Joyce Boudrey graduated from South High School in 1961. Post graduation, she worked in the health field as a nurses aide at St. Elizabeth Hospital until retirement.
Elder Boudrey was a servant leader. She accepted the call from God into ministry in 1977, after a miraculous recovery from a brain-related illness. She is best known for being a woman of great faith, a prayer warrior, a community leader, a spiritual advisor and mentor to many. She was a woman of dignity, class and sophistication, but most importantly, she was the true definition of a woman of God. She understood her assignment on this earth and carried out her purpose with excellence.
Her unwavering faith during her lifetime was evident as she weathered every storm of sickness and came out victoriously!
In 1979, history was made at Union Baptist Church, when she became the first woman to be licensed and ordained as an elder, under the pastorate of Michael Harrison.
Elder Boudrey will always be remembered for her style and grace. She was always attired with a beautiful suit, hat and signature lap hanky.
In March 2023, Elder Boudrey joined in ministry with her son, Pastor Duane L. Turnage, at Word and Music Ministries.
Elder Boudrey absolutely loved her birthday and kept a journal with the name of every single person who called to wish her happy birthday.
She was a devoted wife and loving mother, sister, auntie and friend.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Deacon Bre E. Boudrey; and her brother, Gary E. Turnage, whom she lovingly referred to as "baby brother."
Elder Boudrey is survived by her children, Pastor Duane Turnage (Dionne) of Youngstown, Tanya A. Walker of Columbus; and her children in love, Adriane D. Doward (George) of Youngstown and Bre Boudrey Jr. (Adriane) of Youngstown. She is also survived by her brother, Joseph Turnage (Donna) of Akron; her sister, Sandra Weaver (John, deceased) of Youngstown; her beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Alexis Jennings (Victoria, William, Donovan), Alysia D. Moore, Ashley Turnage (Zara), Bre Boudrey III (Kevin), Madison Walker, Arianna Turnage and Jaden Turnage; and a host of beloved nieces, nephews, loving relatives and friends.
"Thank you, Elder Boudrey, for your life, love and guidance."
Visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Union Baptist Church. A celebration of life will begin at 11 a.m. Due to the pandemic, guests are asked to wear masks.
Ministry of comfort, love and dignity entrusted to the L. E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home.
"And we know that all things work together for good for those who love God and to those who are the called according to his purpose!" Romans 8:28
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