Nancy Mae Boykins

Nancy Mae Boykins, born September 1, 1956, departed this life on the anniversary of her 70th birthday on September 1, 2026, completing her journey right where it began.

After a long illness, Nancy went peacefully surrounded by her one and only son, Joel “Joey” Boykins and family members.

A lifelong resident of Wakefield, VA, Nancy was a graduate of Sussex Central High School. She would later work for the Wakefield Inn for many years, the Virginia Diner and Uppy’s Convenience Store.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, James V. and Gracie Boykins; and her siblings, Edward Boykins, Shirley J. “Duke” Boykins Melo and Lizzy Ricks.

Left to cherish her memories are her son, Joel of Petersburg, VA; brothers, Dennis Boykins of New Mexico and Charlie Boykins of Wakefield, VA; sister, Grace "Viola" Pearson of Newport News, VA; aunt, Mattie L. Rowland of Wakefield, VA; uncle, Roosevelt Boykins of Ivor, VA; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Rest in Peace “MOM”. You will always be in my heart as you are a part of me that will always remain.

We may not have talked and laughed every day, but the days we did will be remembered. Rest now…

Services will be held 11:00 A.M., Saturday, September 19, 2026, in the Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA. The interment to follow at Waverly Cemetery.

J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. Watch the funeral services live online on our J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. Facebook page or click here to view: https://vimeo.com/event/6200288?fl=so&fe=fs