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Florence Betz Floyd

FUNERAL HOME

Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home - Jacksonville

11801 San Jose Blvd

Jacksonville, Florida

Florence Floyd Obituary

FLOYD Florence Betz Floyd passed from this life on Sunday, January 9, 2011. Florence was born in Long Island, New York on July 19, 1923. She met her husband, Lester Carroll Floyd, Sr. while she was serving in the navy during World War 11. Lester was in the Marine Corps when they met. They were married on August 12, 1945 in Jacksonville, Florida. They lived here their entire married life. They had two sons, Lester Carroll Floyd, Jr. (Marsha) and Gary Thomas Floyd (Kim). Florence's husband and oldest son pre-deceased her. She is also survived by her brother, Frederick Betz and her grandchildren, Kevin Floyd, John Floyd (Rachel), Matthew Floyd, and Amanda Fisher (Brad). Florence was a 4-H leader for 14 years. She helped raise turkeys on the family farm and gave many school tours of the turkeys during the fall. She was written up in the Mandarin paper for her feeding of a wild hawk. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Sunday, January, 16 2011 in Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin. The Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, January 17, 2011 in Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin, followed by interment in Oaklawn Cemetery, 4801 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville Fl 32207 Arrangements are under the care and direction of Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin, 11801 San Jose Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32223. www.hgmandarin.com (904) 288-0025.

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Jan. 14, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Florence Floyd

16 Entries

Matthew & Alane Skaff

March 1, 2011

Our deepest sympathies to the Floyd family. Mrs. Floyd was the matriarch of our neighborhood. Everyone adored her; especially the children. We will miss watching her feed the hawks, her wonderful gardening advice and her beautiful smile. God bless,

Barbara Naif

February 23, 2011

I will miss Flo Floyd and so sorry that she has left us. I remember the first time I saw her (in 2003) after I moved into Mandarin Ridge just beyond her house. She was feeding a diving hawk a chicken leg from her hand in her front yard. I knew then and there I had to meet that interesting lady. When I stopped to introduce myself,I was not disappointed to hear her history. Flo, I will miss our little chats immensely...I felt such a warm connection to you. But I know you are happy to be with your family that left this life before you. Enjoy your eternal life, beautiful lady.

Don Gordon

February 7, 2011

I already do and always will miss our Sunday morning talks, your ice tea, sharing your little jelly pastries with me and every once in awhile sharing a piece of chocolate that you hoarded(smile). I'll miss your wit, positive outlook, friendship, wisdom, knowledge and advice. The list goes on. It truly was and always will be an honor and a privledge to say that you were my friend. You showed me someone who lived a full live and left a legacy of that life behind her. And lastly my friend I will always remember your quote to me "Getting old isn't for sissies"! and a sissie you weren't... My family and I were truly blessed to have you in our lives and you will always be remembered in our hearts.

Terry and Becky Cardwell

January 22, 2011

I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to get to know you a little Mrs. Floyd. I have fond memories of looking through your old photos and hearing the pride you had in your heart for your family. I loved hearing the stories of what the land used to be like before the interstate and neighborhoods moved in.

You were a woman ahead of your time and not one to sit on the sidelines and I loved that about you. Your smile was something I could always count on. You had such a positive and infectious personality. Driving or walking on Barkowski will never be the same.

Billy Collier, Chaplain Emitus, Morocco Shrine Temple, Jacksoville, Fl.

January 18, 2011

To the Family,
Les worked at the railroad with my Dad,
Pat Steger, so we have known him and Flo since the 1940's. Although never in your face friends, we still enjoyed their company on many occassions. They were very caring for my Brother, Bobby Bragg. He spent many weekends with them and loved to help with the turkeys.
After Les passed, later, Flo would host the Mandarin Shrine Club for their fish frys and fund raisers.
You never saw her that she did not have that little smile on her face.
She really was an Angel on Earth who has transsended into Heaven as an Angel with GOD.
God bless you!

This is a going away gathering she came to.

Patricia Wilson

January 16, 2011

Mrs Floyd will truly be missed by the Kindercare family we enjoyed her visit each week as she walked to school. Every time I see a Dove Chocolate I will remember her . She holds a special place in our hearts . Patricia Wilson

Sharon Pickett

January 15, 2011

We are sorry about your lost.We would like to stay in touch with yall.Stephanie email is [email protected] you send Stephanie your moms cookies recipes if she wrote them down?She all so hads a Facebook Page if you want to find her on there.Sorry we can't be there.Stephanie Redmond,Sharon Pickett,Thomas Pickett JR.

Sharon Pickett

January 14, 2011

We will miss her very much.Sorry we can't be there.We will be praying for you and your family.

Tom and Roxie McLeod

January 14, 2011

We will never forget you nor your spirit of joy and love. We always wanted to include you in our family but knew you were devoted to the one that God gave to you. Still, you touched our lives and made them better and happier for it. You are a tremendous blessing on this earth and now in heaven. We will miss you till we meet again. Don't get into too much mischief while you are there. They are pretty good at finding you out. :-)

January 14, 2011

Everytime we go past your house, we will think of you, everytime we do a crossword puzzle we will think of you and everytime we see a Hawk soaring in the sky we will think of you. You are unforgetable. We love you and miss you. Sharon and Jim

Bobbie Losco

January 14, 2011

To the Floyd family, your sweet moma walked into my place of employment for the last 20 years that I remember .I work for kinderCare at the end of Barkoskie ,She brought us usable items for enrichments for our children.Her happy upbeat smile and attitude was so infectious! We loved sharing our daily lives with her. I will personally miss walking back and forth to her home with her. She was a blessing to my life. Bobbie Losco {Jacksonville,Fla}

Amy Crouch

January 14, 2011

Florence, I was honored to care for you these past 2 years. You made me laugh everyday with your funny stories and one-liners:) You are so special to me. Chris and the boys will miss you very much! Little baby Deacon loves you and he still looks for you around the house. I know you are in Heaven with your husband, son and family and eating tons of chocolate! I will miss you every day...until we meet again..I love you Amy

John and Charlotte Nelson

January 13, 2011

Flo was such a blessing to us. Our friend, mentor, and mother for 38 years. "We were family". She and Les were wonderful 'grandparents' to our sweet daughter, Anna.
They are both forever a part of our hearts and being. We loved and appreciated them greatly. May God Bless and comnfort Flo's family.

Kimberly and Ashley Swatzell

January 13, 2011

One of God's angels has come home. It has been Ashley's and my great honor to have known you for the past 11 years. You have been, and will continue to be, an inspiration to the many who were blessed to know you. We, too, shall miss your sweet smile and cute little wave, but know that we shall continue to see those precious things everytime we pass your house. You are always in our hearts! With much love, Kimberly and Ashley

Mary & Ed Lang

January 12, 2011

Mrs. Floyd, you will be missed. We will all miss your little wave and smile as we pass your house. RIP