Ethel Jean

Boykin

Ms. Ethel Jean Boykin, age 74, a native of Vinegar Bend, AL and a resident of Chatom, AL was born August 4, 1944 to the parentage of the late Mr. Jack Boykin and the late Mrs. Ora Mae Gray Boykin.

She departed this life Sept 11, 2018 at Mobile Infirmary Medical Center, Mobile, AL.

"Momma Jean", as she was affectionately known, was a homemaker. She loved to cook for her family, and among her specialties were homemade biscuits and fried chicken. She was an avid reader; among her most favorite books was the Holy Bible. She loved to sit outside and admire nature and God's creations. Before her health failed, she loved to take walks.

She received Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and united with Little Bethel Missionary Baptist Church where she served as a Sunday School Teacher, usher, and counselor of the children choir. After relocating to Chatom AL, she united with Stonewall Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Jessie Davenport; and a brother, J. C. Boykin.

She will forever be loved and cherished in the hearts of her devoted family; three sons. Calvin Davenport of Chatom, AL; John Wayne (Keshia) Davenport of Vinegar Bend, AL; and Al P. Gray of Saraland, AL; three daughters, Shelia Hill of Mobile, AL; Shirley Davenport of Chatom, AL, and Patricia Lee Davenport of Louisville, KY; one sister, Hattie Lee Moore of Hempstead, NY; one brother, Allen Boykin of Vinegar Bend, AL; 15 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and a host of other relative and friends.

Viewing Thursday, September 20, 2018, 10 am until the 11am service at Little Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 247 Gray Road, Vinegar Bend, AL 36584; Dr. Richard Davis, pastor; Rev. Leonard Frazier, eulogist. Following burial in the church cemetery, the family will receive friends at the church fellowship hall.

Services with sympathetic care and legendary professionalism entrusted to Andrews Funeral Home, 800 Depot Road, Jackson, AL. Condolences to the family at www.andrewsfuneralhomejackson.com and on Andrews Funeral Home Facebook page.