Norma Boyd, 81, of Jonesboro, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at the Regional Medical Center in Memphis. She was born on January 22, 1945, in Augusta. Norma moved with her family to Jonesboro at the age of five. On December 9, 1966 she married the love of her life, Jerome Boyd beginning a devoted marriage that spanned 60 wonderful years. After their marriage, Norma moved to Cash where she raised her family. On July 4, 2011 she and Jerome returned to Jonesboro, where she lived the remainder of her life.

Norma worked as a bookkeeper for several years before dedicating herself to her family as a stay-at-home mother. She was a member of the Brookland church of Christ and loved to fellowship with her brothers and sisters in Christ. She was also a long-time member of the Extension Homemakers Club and the Farm Bureau Women’s Committee, where she enjoyed being involved in many community projects and forming lasting friendships. She enjoyed cooking and sewing as well as other activities.

Above all, Norma was devoted to her family. She was known for her caring heart and willingness to help anyone. Her smile, kindness, strength and steady presence will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her husband, Jerome; her son, Paul Boyd and his wife Amber; her daughter, Natalie Ayers and her husband Chris; her granddaughter, Sydney Ward along with her brother, Kenneth Hopkins and sister, Linda Porter along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Annie Lou Hopkins; her brother, Thurman Hopkins; her sister, Carolyn Shivley and her grandson, Noah Boyd.

Visitation will be held Sunday, February 8, 2026 in Emerson Memorial Chapel from 6:00–8:00 p.m.

Funeral service will be Monday, February 9, 2026 In Emerson Memorial Chapel at 10:00 a.m., with Bro. Jeff Heitman officiating. Burial will follow at Johnson Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please consider the Johnson Cemetery, PO Box 147, Cash, AR 72421 or the Children's Home, 5515 Walcott Road, Paragould, AR 72450.