Florence Riddick Boys

1873–1963 (age 90)

Biography

Florence Riddick Boys was a woman of grace and character who lived a full life in the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries. She was cherished by her family and community for her kindness and steadfast presence.

Her memory is preserved by those whose lives she touched. Florence Riddick Boys remains a valued part of the family legacy and local history.

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