Jean Carruth Plumley Boyce

Jean Carruth Plumley Boyce passed away on November 24, 2023. Jean was born on June 28, 1940 to Brooks Griffin Carruth and James Ferguson Carruth. She lived in Landrum her entire life.

Jean graduated from Landrum High School and received her associate degree in nursing from USC Upstate in 1977. Working as a registered nurse was a true calling for Jean. She loved her job at Landrum Medical Center. After her retirement, she volunteered for Hospice of the Carolina Foothills and for Meals on Wheels.

Jean was a longtime member of Landrum First Baptist Church where she volunteered in many capacities. She loved her Dorcas Sunday School class. Many people including family, friends and strangers experienced Jeans kind, caring, and giving nature.

Jean is survived by her husband John Boyce and her stepdaughter Lori Boyce of Landrum. She is also survived by her daughter Susan Plumley Pickren (Jim) of Chattanooga, her granddaughters Elizabeth Pickren Sanders (Josh) of Chattanooga and Jennifer Pickren Murnan (Sean) of Chattanooga. Precious great grandsons are Keller Lovett Murnan, Max Griffin Sanders, and another due in 2024. Jean is also survived by her sisters Betty Pryor of Inman and Frances Smith of Tryon. She was predeceased by her first husband, John Plumley, her sister Harriette Burns and her brother Jerry Carruth.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00pm, Monday, November 27, 2023 at Petty Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Bishop officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00pm – 3:00pm prior to the service.

The family would like to thank the staff of White Oak Manor of Tryon for their love and care over the last four years. They became family to her.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
 

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