Carrie Boykin

August 21, 1942 - December 20, 2020

Carrie Mel (Williams) Boykin, was born August 21, 1942 in Swainsboro, GA, to the late Belzona Hodges. She received her wings in December 20, 2020 with her loving daughters by her side. Carrie graduated from Northwestern High School, located in Detroit,MI. Carrie had a passion for playing cards and was a member of VFW Post 10321, in Hamden,CT, where she served on the Woman’s Auxiliary. She was a very caring, loving wife, daughter (she cared for her mother until her passing), mother, aunt, cousin and a friend to all that knew her. Carrie relocated to New Haven,CT where she met her late husband Herman Boykin. She worked for 30 plus years at the VA Hospital in West Haven,CT. Carrie was a member of Union Temple Church in New Haven,CT under the leadership of Pastor Elmer Hardy. She leaves to mourn her passing her twin daughters Imani and Italy Setzer of West Haven,CT; Sister in laws Patricia Boykin-Adunyah of Nolensville,TN and Lula Boykin-Washington, of Clinton,NC; brother in laws Henry and Troy Boykin of Garland,NC and Edward Boykin(Speedy) of New Haven,CT; special cousins Elton(Debra) Cross of Detroit,MI. Carrie also leaves nieces, cousins and nephews. There was one very special friend who was like another mother to Carrie, Rebecca Hamilton. She was like Careie’s right hand. And another special friend, who was like her sister from another mother, Bettye Know. Carrie was predeceased by her husband, Herman Boykin and stepfather Samuel Hodges of Florida.