Doris Elaine Boyd "Dorie", 64, of Tampa, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2018, from cardiac arrest at Florida Hospital.

She is survived by her husband of nearly 46 years, William Michael Boyd "Mike", her son Michael Boyd, daughter and best friend Paula "Micki" Boyd-Gill, son-in-law (son) Donnie Gill spouse of Micki, son Jeffrey Boyd, daughter Tiffany Boyd and her adopted children - grandson Michael "Mikee" Boyd and grand-daughter Emely Boyd.As well as her beloved two and four legged children her bird Rusty, cat Billie and pups Missie and Chloe.

Dorie, a true angel that walked this earth, lived out her childhood dream of being a wife, homemaker and stay at home mom her entire adult life.Her passions were purses, shoe figurines, bowling, shopping, owls, giraffes, spending time with her children and spending time with her husband, Mike, in his retirement.Dorie was a very humble, talented, beautiful woman, inside and out, although she never saw the beauty and worth in herself that everyone else did. She was a spit-fire who loved her family and wouldn't hesitate to go to battle to defend them.She was a fighter who never gave up, she always made you laugh, saw the best in everyone and always believed things happen for a reason and according to Gods plan.She was someone you could always turn to good or bad and she would never judge you or look down on you, she would simply offer love, support and advice, if needed.She was the epitome of what a mother, wife and person should be, she touched many lives and will live on, in our hearts and memories for eternity.She would want to be remembered for being an amazing wife, a loving, caring, nurturing and all around awesome mother who loved her children unconditionally and her faith in God.

Dorie is preceded in death by her mother Pauline Hollenbeck who passed away July 7, 2008 and her father Claude Hollenbeck who passed away November 25, 1963.

Dorie ~ I will always love you and miss you more than I could ever express.Until were together again I will hold you in my mind and in my heart. I love you, Mike

Hello Beautiful ~ God blessed me by allowing you, Doris Elaine Boyd, to be my mama. I don't know how I got to be so lucky, but I am so very thankful for each day I had with you.You were not only my mama you were also my confidante, "partner in crime", teacher, nurse and best friend.Words cannot begin to express the love I have for you mama, nor the devastation I feel with you being gone.Until we are together again I will hold you in my heart and my memories.We Love you ~ Micki & Donnie (Momma's Boy)

Every trip I took, every time I bowl and every special event that happens in my life, you knew about them.As I continue traveling, bowling and having special events, I will carry you with me through all of them and tell you all about them still.I will cherish the memories that we made together and know that we were the luckiest kids to have you as our mother. Until we meet again, every perfect game, every tournament and every smile are for you. I love you – Jeffrey

Mama I will always love you and cherish every moment I've had with you.You will forver be the Sophia to my Dorothy!Thank you for always having a listening ear and being not only my mom but the best friend I could ever have asked for.I'll always smile because smiling is your favorite.Thank you for being a friend.Fresh in my mind, always in my heart and forever changing my life.– Always your girl, Tiffany.

We love you and miss you - Mikee and Emely

Thank you for an unconditional love that only a mother could give.Love Michael

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be sent to the family to assist with cremation cost and other financial obligations at 310 E Azalea Ave. Tampa, FL 33612.The family of Doris Elaine Boyd wishes to thank MacDonald Funeral Home for their assistance in dealing with our loss.