Mellie Irene Boykin Obituary

The passing of Mellie Irene Boykin of Douglasville, Georgia leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on April 8, 2025 at the age of 85. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her husband James Boykin (Jim); her brother Emmett Atkinson Hollis; her sister-in-law Brenda Gail Robertson Hollis; and her son-in-law David Seiter. She is survived by: her daughters, Mellie Irene Chapman (Johnny Darrell) of Douglasville, GA, Priscilla Jane Seiter (Neil B. Tau) of Vero Beach, FL and Jamie Samantha Tong (Alfred "Al" Dean) of Canton, GA; her siblings, Thom Hollis, Jr. of Moriarty, Otelia Stallings (David) of Salt Springs and Lucille Elaine Houze (Jackie "Jack") of Powder Springs, GA; her granddaughters, Aubree Magness III (James) of Canton, GA, Erica Reece (Justin) of Canton, GA and Jennifer Marlow (John Peterson III); and her great grandchildren, Rhett Magness IV, Winston Magness, Mellie Marlow, Dahlia Marlow, John Peterson IV, Sylas Peterson, Christopher Reece, Taylor Reece, Jackson Reece, Dillan Reece, Emory Reece and Ella Reece.

In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to Master Gardeners of Douglas County, Loving Hands Ministries or Share House of Douglasville.