Mary Joyce Boatwright Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Mary Joyce Boatwright (Cullman, Alabama), who passed away at the age of 88, on July 7, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Elbert Boatright and Ruby White Boatright. She is survived by: her children, Terri Gillis (Rex), Randy Drake (Debbie) and Chris Drake; her grandchildren, Amy Gillis Bogue (Matt), Joshua Gillis (Alyssa), Brooke Gillis Hughes (Caleb), William Drake (Maria), Daniel Drake (Danielle) and Janie Drake Johnson (Kevin); and her great grandchildren, Bryson Bogue, Brooklyn Bogue, Bennett Bogue, Everly Gillis, Piper Gillis, Mary Claire Gillis, Shiloh Hughes, Zion Hughes, Eden Hughes, Shep Hughes, Emeth Drake, Eliana Drake, Aliza Drake, Titus Drake, Piper Drake, Marlowe Johnson, Owen Johnson, Lily Johnson and Penny Johnson.
Visitation was held on Friday, July 11th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel (461 US-278, Cullman, AL 35055). A celebration of life was held on Friday, July 11th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations be made to Reaching and Teaching International Ministries, 828 East Market Street Louisville, KY 40206. If donating by check please include 'MENA Will & Maria' on the memo line.
