Mary Jo (Elias) Boyd, of Plumwood, Ohio, was born on September 3, 1952, and passed away on October 13, 2026, in the OhioHealth Hospice House after a battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her family.

Mary Jo was a 1970 graduate of Jonathan Alder High School and went on to attend Ashland University. She retired after 36 years from the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation where she later served for 12 years on the Jonathan Alder School Board. Mary Jo enjoyed family vacations and outings together, and was also very proud of her service on the School Board.

She always felt her greatest accomplishment was raising her children. She loved Jonathan Alder Athletics and going to their activities, especially football, baseball, and softball games. Mary Jo was an avid fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Cleveland Browns.

Mary Jo was preceded in death by her parents: Louis Elias, Joanne Elias, and Sharron Elias; her brothers: David Peck, John and Jim Elias; her beloved husband of 49 years, Donnie Boyd; her granddaughter Abby Hager.

She is survived by her children: Chris Boyd of Plumwood, Heather (Rob) Reynolds of Plain City, Becki (Steve) Hager of London, and Chase Coil of Plumwood; brothers and sister: Katie (Matt) Copeland of Belleville, Michigan, David (Martha) Fowler of Salesville; grandchildren: Baker Reynolds, Mitchell Hager, Liz Morrison, Keegan Hager; many nieces and nephews.

Visitation for family and friends will be held on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM in the Parish Activity Center of St. Joseph Catholic Church, 670 West Main Street, Plain City, Ohio 43064. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, beginning at 10:00 AM in St. Joseph Catholic Church, 140 West Avenue, Plain City, OH 43064, with Father Joseph Trapp officiating. Interment will follow in Plumwood Cemetery.

Memorials in Mary Jo’s name may be sent to benefit Columbus Oncology and Hematology Associates, 810 Jason Way Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43214.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the EBERLE-FISHER FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 103 North Main Street, London, Ohio 43140, where condolences for the family may be shared online at www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.