Octavia Marie Boone

Octavia Marie Boone, affectionately called Tavey, born January 19, 1957 in Baltimore, MD to the late Francis Boone and Mildred (Parsons) Boone. Tavey was a native Baltimorean calling Poplar Grove her home for more than 60-years before transitioning from this life on August 19, 2024. Tavey was educated in the Catholic School system of Baltimore City from primary to secondary school then attended Community College of Baltimore (now known as Baltimore City Community College), Ohio State University, and Towson State University where she earned her Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice. She also earned a certification from Fleet Business School in Hospitality which opened the door for a career spanning more than 25 years in the hospitality industry. Octavia loved people and enjoyed laughing, cutting up, talking stuff, dancing and having a good time. She enjoyed being with her friends and listening to her favorite music by Frankie Beverly & Maze and Marvin Gaye. Throw in some R&B and some jazz and you’ll have her down. She was a frequent concert goer and loved to shake her hips to a good beat. Later in her life she enjoyed her job at the front desk of St. Mary’s Roland View Towers Retirement Community where she reigned as "Queen Bee". Octavia was quick with a smile and could make you laugh and shake your head or hips with her. Octavia was an active member of her church and community; she served on St. Edward’s Catholic Church Parish Council, the Evangelist Ministries, and its Community Outreach Program. A member of the Board of Directors for the St. Mary’s Outreach Council (SMOC) and the Tenants Committee at St. Mary’s Roland View Towers Retirement Community. She was also a recipient of the 2024 Mother Mary Lange Service award for her community service in Baltimore City. In addition to her work with St. Edwards Catholic Church, Octavia was a philanthropist fundraising for Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and Memorial Sloan Kettering to name a few. She was known for providing resources to others and helping the seniors in the community. Octavia lived her life being an example of treating others with kindness and knowing that a kind word and a smile could go a long way. She believed sharing her love for God with others is how one can be a kinder global citizen. Besides community work she loved to travel and make gift baskets. Over the years, she had her highs and lows, like anyone else, battling with alcoholism. However, she won the battle and had been sober for 10 years, 6 months, and 18 days, one of her proudest achievements. Her best achievement was giving birth to a daughter, Kenya Reynolds, whom she loved. She was also an adopted mother to Kerrio, a baby elephant at the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage in Nairobi, Kenya. Octavia is preceded in death by her parents, Francis Boone and Mildred (Parsons) Boone, brother Xavier Boone, Godmother Alvesta Cooper, Godsister Veniece Veney, Goddaughter Quiana Washington, and fiancé Robert Lindsay. She leaves to cherish her memory daughter Kenya Reynolds, brother-cousin Kevin Williams, Godbrother Michael Cooper, Godsister Cravin (Veney) Griffith, Goddaughter Timeeka Rooks, Sister-Cousin Charlotte (Smith) Todd, Best friends Pamela Leonard and Elva Young, close friends Lisa Harris, Janice Elise Johnson, Leslie Underdue and a host of other relatives and friends.

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Octavia Marie Boone

January 19, 1957 - August 19, 2024