Plant City Observer

Obituary: Shirley Keene Loyd

Shirley Keene Loyd, 82, of Plant City, died Feb. 6, 2017, at South Florida Baptist Hospital. 

She was born in Springhead to Nathan and Reba Keene on Nov. 9, 1934. She graduated from Turkey Creek High School in 1952. She enjoyed sewing, decorating and spending time with her family, who gave her the greatest joy. 

She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, G. Howard Loyd; brother, Melvin Keene (Gay); sister, Lois Sullivan (Marvin); children, Gary Loyd (Trudi), Brian Loyd (Stacey) and Lisa Loyd Alvarado (Gabriel); grandchildren, Kirsten Tabile, Ryan Loyd, Michelle Kitchen, Travis Loyd, Lauren Taft, Amber Loyd, Lindsay Hanks, Brandi Loyd and Alyssa Loyd; and 12 great-grandchildren. 

A funeral service was held Feb. 10, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Plant City. 

Committal followed at Springhead Cemetery, Lakeland. 

Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.com. 

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