Patricia Ann Boyd was born June 6, 1951 to the late Profit and Lillie Adams Boyd in Homer, Louisiana. She was the 9th child out of 16 siblings. She graduated from Clairborne Parish Schools, where she and her siblings attended. Patricia accepted Christ at an early age at White Oak Baptist Church in Homer, Louisiana. 

She moved to Dayton, Ohio, where she raised her four children, Shonda, Regina, Jesse, and Sarah. Patricia was known as the "Claire Huxtable" Of Castlebrook Apartments. She was an employee of General Motors, where she retired after working for 35 years. Along with membership, Patricia was a faithful and dedicated usher at Pleasant Green Missionary Baptist Church. She served the Lord with grace and dignity; carried herself with class, reverence and a quiet authority that made people respect her.

After retirement, Patricia went into private home health care, as she had a passion for taking care of people, induding her neighbors, and those dear to her heart. After a lifetime of pouring into others, the season came when she allowed others to pour into her. Patricia transitioned peacefully on February 17, 2026, surrounded by her children and grandchildren.

Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, Profit and Lillie (Adams) Boyd of Homer Louisiana. Siblings; Lenton Boyd (Dayton, Ohio). Maggie Livingston; (Dallas, Texas). Profene Harris; (Haynesville, Louisiana). Lee Boyd; (Houston, Texas). Bobbie McCoy; (Milwaukie, Oregon). Pearlie Harris (Bossier City, Louisiana). Her beloved and only son Jesse Sumlin (Dayton, Ohio).

Patricia leaves cherish memories to siblings, Onnie Boyd, Tressie Harris, Johnny (Jacqueline) Boyd (Haynesville, Louisiana) Mary Webb (Pontiac, Michigan) Fannie Logan (Houston, Texas) Jackie Boyd and Irma Jean (Homer, Louisiana); Devoted children; Shonda (Kirk) Peavy, Regina Boyd, and Sarah Sumlin; Beloved grandchildren; Deshawn, Patrice, Christian, Zariah (Karvon), Dexter Jr, Kenny, Robert Jr, Brittney, Rya, Raelah and Raejuantae; Treasured great -grandchildren; Jayden, Karvon Jr, Khloe, Kamryn Sariyah and Amari Sumlin, with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and great friends.

Patricia, aka “Patty Cakes” aka “Aunt Chris” and “Pat” had a beautiful sense of humor and an unforgettable presence. She welcomed many with a warm smile at the church doors, but everyone knew she could straighten you up with one look if needed. Though we will deeply miss her voice and kind spirit, we find comfort knowing she has heard the words, "well done.” Her legacy of faith, strength, laughter, and love will live on through the generations she nurtured so beautifully.