Shirley Bullard Boyd Bohling

Shirley Bullard Boyd Bohling Shirley Bullard Boyd Bohling, 82, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2018, following a courageous battle with liver cancer. I am sorry if you didn’t know her, because your life would have been better for it. A celebration of life will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock in St. John United Methodist Church, 736 Greene Street, Augusta, GA 30901. The family will receive friends at Posey Funeral Directors, 1307 Georgia Ave., North Augusta, SC on Saturday evening from 5 until 7. Mrs. Bohling’s ashes will be scattered in the Georgia mountains near Sky Valley and the beautiful blue waters of the Bahamas, in a celebration of her life. She was born in her parent’s home along the Richmond County line in Georgia on August 10, 1935 to D. A. “Bunk” Bullard and Ima Yelton. Mrs. Bohling was preceded in death by her beloved husband of forty years, William “Bill” Bohling. Shirley is survived by her two sons, Russell Boyd (Donna) of Atlanta, GA; Richard Boyd (Stacy) of Columbia, SC; stepchildren David Bohling (LaDonna), Melissa Bohling, Columbia, MO, and Tim Bohling (Wania) of Atlanta, GA, as well as numerous grandchildren; two brothers, Cecil Bullard (Mandy) of Winfield, GA, and George Bullard (Angela) of Palatka, FL. She was predeceased by two brothers, David Bullard (Mildred) and Bob Bullard (Pat), and a sister, Libby Nichols (Jimmy). Shirley was a native of Winfield, Georgia and cherished the memories of growing up in the Bullard “clan” with dusty roads, horses, open fields and an extended family that was loving and generous. She graduated from Harlem High School, was crowned Miss Columbia County, attended Draughon’s Business School and started her career at the Georgia State Highway Department. She later worked at Babcock and Wilcox and King Mill, before she and Bill moved to Singapore. Upon returning to Augusta, she worked for Morris Communications the last twenty years of her career. She made lifelong friends during her career and loved the “get-togethers” they shared over the years. Shirley and Bill enjoyed a storybook life and marriage. She loved Wife Saver fried chicken, but especially loved the turnip green juice that she could crumble the cornbread in and eat with a spoon. A summer tennis match at Westlake, winning a dollar in a bridge game from her girlfriends, Duke’s mayonnaise and dipping her Famous Amos chocolate cookies in her red wine were just a few of her favorite things! Many of her household items will be offered to the Smithsonian museum, as she kept everything, including the original Tupperware hamburger press and “pattie savers”. And yes, everything was organized, labeled and categorized for much of the last century. She traveled the world, played tennis and any kind of card game, and especially enjoyed playing bridge with girlfriends. Sharing the mountain and beach condos with her friends gave her so much joy. A burger at the club on Saturday nights, getting her hair done on Fridays, and visiting with her children and grandchildren made a life worth living. Her family and friends made her complete and she was at peace and ready to be in heaven with Bill. Shirley’s family would like to express their sincere appreciation to Dr. James Wells and his staff, (Katie, Deb and Tess), at Lexington Oncology and Regency Hospice, (Heather, Teri, Brenda), for their extraordinary care during her illness, as well as her many close friends in Augusta. Her stepson David was always there for her, an earthly saint, but there is a special place in heaven for her daughter-in-law, Stacy, who devoted the last year to caring, loving and always being there for her. The family suggests in lieu of flowers, you call or hug your mom today if you’re blessed to still have her in your life. Don’t miss a chance to say, “I love you, Mom”. You may also donate to St. John United Methodist Church or the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation at www.jdrf.org/palmetto Posey Funeral Directors of North Augusta in charge of arrangements (803-278-1181). Visit the registry at www.PoseyCares.com

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Shirley Bullard Boyd Bohling

August 10, 1935 - April 17, 2018