Henrietta Callis Loyd

Henrietta Callis Loyd, 79, died December 25, 2021 at Granville Medical Center.

She was the daughter of the late Frank Hayes Callis, Sr. and Ettie Bet Preddy Callis. She was a native of Granville County and was a member of Corinth Baptist Church. Henrietta worked at Richard H. Thornton Library and then later at the Stovall Branch Library. Henrietta loved her family and had a special place in her heart for her three precious grandchildren. She enjoyed spending time at home and loved her cats.

Graveside services will be conducted at 1:00 PM Friday, December 31, 2021 at Elmwood Cemetery in Oxford, NC. by Reverend Neil Woodlief.

She is survived by her daughter, Mary Loyd White (Brian) of Raleigh; three grandchildren, Evan, Emma Kate and Easton White; three sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Ann Callis, Carolyn Callis and Reca Callis, and special aunt and uncle Rancher “Doc” and Wilma Preddy.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Billie Joe Loyd, Jr.; brothers, Frank Callis, Jr., Reid Callis and Roy Callis.

A private family viewing will be held at Eakes Funeral Home.

The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations of children’s books be made in memory of Henrietta Loyd to Richard H. Thornton Library, 210 Main St., Oxford, NC 27565.