Debbie Boyd

Debbie Boyd passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 19th, surrounded by family. She was born April 28, 1956 in Clovis, New Mexico to Author and Jane Clarke. She grew up in Austin, Texas and graduated from Anderson High School.

Debbie entered the insurance business in 1984. She worked for the Guardian Life Insurance Company from 1988 to 2002 as a Benefit Advisor. She provided service to employees, employers, and brokers throughout the state of Texas and was known for her warmth, sense of humor, and her caring nature. She moved to Waco in 2002 and continued her career with Blue Cross and others. Debbie helped organize the first local Austin chapter of the National Association of Health underwriters and held numerous positions in Austin and Waco.

Debbie married Jack Boyd in 1993 and they moved to Waco in 2002. She remodeled a house, and they shared love, gentleness, and a kindred spirit for animals, books, and classic movies. If Jack received a phone call that began with, "I need some help with something", he knew another puppy or kitty was about to be at the house. Their careers in insurance took them to Spain, Hawaii, and other states. They made a lifetime of memories at "The Cabin" in Colorado and spending time with her father Pete "that's not what I meant to do" Clarke. Her adventures with her beloved puppies and kitties are legend amongst her family and friends. Since moving to Waco, she cherished her time spent with her grandchildren, Ashton and McKenna Selman. Jack always teased her that, after listening to their conversations, he was not sure about the age of their grandmother.

Debbie was preceded in death by her father, Arthur Clarke, and grandmother, Frances Harrington (Mimi) and nephew Brendan Twomey.

Debbie is survived by her husband Jack, of almost 24 years, her son Wayman Jones, her sister Kim Saxon, and stepdaughter Amanda Selman. She is also survived by her grandchildren Ashton and McKenna Selman as well as nephews Rian Twomey, Gaven Saxon and grandnephew and grandniece Braxton and Avalynn Twomey.

If you wish to honor her memory, consider a gift to Fuzzy Friends Rescue, 6321 Airport Rd., Waco, Texas 76708.