Sharon Boyd

Jeter

Sharon Regina “Gina” Boyd Jeter of Quinton, Virginia, peacefully transitioned into eternal rest on October 13, 2026. Regina also known as “Gina” to those who knew her, was born in Petersburg, Virginia on June 13,1953, to Zeala Frances Boyd. Gina leaves behind a loving and devoted husband and a son, Derrick Walter Johnson, who was the Apple of her eye, grandchildren, Tamorah and Isaiah Johnson, of Naperville, Illinois, a sister-in-law, Joi Jeter Taylor, Judge (ret.), a brother-in-law, Bradford C. Jeter, step-son, Cory E. Jeter, nieces and nephews, a host of cousins and other relatives and friends, and lastly, her dog, Maxwell.

Gina was raised in Bracey, Virginia by a combination of adult parental figures including her mother, grandmother, Frances Boyd, Aunts Alie Beckley, Harriette Jones, and Carolyn “John” McIntyre. In addition, her loving stepfather, Morgan Roberson, was instrumental in her upbringing. While growing up in South Hill, Gina accumulated many lifelong friends among them, Deborah Walker.

After high school, Gina attended and graduated from Saint Paul's College in Southside Virginia majoring in Education. There she met another good friend, Deborah Brown, from Hampton, Virginia. Gina was most proud of her son Derrick, whose achievements she spoke of often. Derrick graduated from the Virginia Military Institute, as Regimental S-2. Derrick developed a love of planes and flying possibly from the many visits he and his mother had to the Virginia Science Museum. Derrick would later become an Air Force fighter pilot flying F15-C jets.

After graduating from Saint Paul’s, Gina became an elementary school teacher at Overby-Sheppard, Richmond Public Schools. Later, Gina would earn a Master’s Degree in Education from Virginia Commonwealth University. Gina became a school guidance counselor with Richmond Public Schools. Gina was a beloved teacher and counselor by both her fellow teachers and the students she had the privilege of teaching. Gina retired early from teaching due to health-related concerns. After her retirement she met and married, the love of her life, William Edward Jeter, Jr.

In retirement, William and Gina traveled and spent time with friends and family including her grandchildren. Gina loved to sew, as well as make and wear stylish, beautiful, and colorful clothes, with matching jewelry and hair accessories. Gina was known as a woman of classic style and loved distinctive fragrances.

Gina accepted Christ at an early age and as a child attended Great Creek Presbyterian Church in Bracey. When she moved to Richmond, Gina attended Eastminster Presbyterian church and enjoyed the fellowship and became an active member. One of her favorite Bible verses was Psalm 91.

Gina was deeply loved by her family and friends and will be missed more than words can express. Our hearts are broken but we are grateful for the years we were blessed to have her in our lives and to witness the impact she made on the world around her.

The family will receive friends at Scott's Chapel, 116 E. Brookland Park Blvd. on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 form 6 to 7:30 p.m. 

Interment services will be held at Crestview Memorial Park, 18599 US-1 LaCrosse, VA 23950 at 1 p.m.  on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.