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1935
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2017
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Vera Floyd Obituary
Vera was born on February 8, 1935, to the late Manuel Nash and the late Stella Kendrick Nash in Gadsden County, Florida. She moved to Tampa in 1953 and made Tampa her home. Vera was employed by Tampa General Hospital for over 26 years and retired as a Nurse’s Aide. She was preceded in death by spouses Sammie Hayes and Jack Floyd, three of her eight children: George Huff, Jr., Renardo Nash, Sr. and Delores Huff Lewis, and her dear sister/friend Mother Mattie Gaines Mills.
Vera was a servant of God working out her journey on this side from St. Paul Temple COGIC and later moving her membership to Full Gospel COGIC* where she served as Sunday School Superintendent and Church Mother , and was named Sunday School Field Representative. Mother Floyd found that her time loving God and serving her church was as essential as drinking water and eating, and was named the District Mother of the Greater Tampa District under the watchful guidance of District Missionary Kay Glenn and Superintendent Charles Davis.
Remembering her lovingly are children: Bettye Greene Johnson (Don), Beryl Nita Streets, Reginald B. Huff, Theresa G. Johnson, Cynthia Huff, and Michelle L. Whitfield (Marc); Brother, John Allen Nash; Grandchildren: Renardo Nash, Jr., Akiesha Hemmingway (Kofi), Delnardo Williams, James Johnson (Tameka), Michael E. Johnson, Sr. (Tangie), Reginald A. Johnson (Arlisia), Cory D. Streets, Rayfield B. Johnson, Shelisia R. Huff, Jherrica S. Huff, LaVera U. Huff, A. J. Williams, George C. Huff, Tacarra Huff, Phylicia Jackson, Raven-Symone Jackson, D’Andre A. Buggs, Sr., and Mya Nicole Whitfield; 24 Great Grands; five Great Great Grands; Nieces and Nephews: Marian Peaches Hardy (Joe), Sandra Spellman, Ronald Spellman, Diane Mills, Debra Jones, and the Norton Family; Goddaughter: Dayla Rain Mills; Close like a daughter: Maggie Hunter; Close Friends, Minnie Benson, Mother Sadie Douglas; Apostle & Michelle Armstrong, Elder Michael Jenkins, Sr., Elder Coley Standifer (Evelyn), Rickita Johnson and Garrett Family; cousins too numerous to list each, but to highlight the Kendrick, Nash and Morris Families; and many caring friends.
There will be a viewing on Friday, August 25, from 5:00 -8:00 pm at the Wilson Funeral Home. Friends are asked to assemble at Brown Memorial COGIC at 10:45am on Sat., August 26.
Memories and Condolences
for Vera Floyd
Marc Whitfield
August 15, 2024
Mama, not a day goes by where I don’t think about you or are missing you. Though you’re in better place, with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, it still hurts not to be able to hear your voice or just come by and visit and get a frozen cup or two. I love you!
Michelle Whitfield
August 15, 2024
It has been eight years since you have transitioned to be with the Lord. It’s not a day that goes by that I don’t of you, i miss you like crazy. I will continue to cherish the memories that we shared. You are alway in my thoughts. I love you Mama.
Michelle Whitfield
August 15, 2023
Oh how i miss you, not one day goes by that i don’t think of you. Rest well in Paradise♥ I love you Mama
Marc Whitfield
August 21, 2022
Hey Mama. Always in my heart and on my mind. You’re missed so much everyday. Love you!
Michelle Whitfield
August 20, 2022
Love you mama, I wanted to shed some tears but I decided to think on the good times we shared while you were on the side.♥
Rickita Johnson/Buggs
August 16, 2021
Hey Granny Vera, Oh how I miss your presence so much❤ I miss our conversations and I miss your company, we was not blood related but you treated me like one and I'm forever grateful, I know you are smiling down at us because Your Grandkids are growing I love and miss you... until we meet again
Marc Whitfield
August 15, 2021
Missing you every day my Mother in Love. I live you so much
Michelle Whitfield
August 15, 2021
Mama not a day goes by that I don’t think of you. I love and miss your presence. Wish we had more time on this side, I will continue to think of the good memories to fill this void that does not go away.
Michellw Whitfield
August 15, 2020
I love and miss you so much Mama, you are never far from my mind and heart. Rest in Paradise.
Marc Whitfield
August 15, 2020
My Mother In Love! Every day I think about you and am missing you. I love you and though I know you’re in the presence of the Father, it still hurts that you’re not here. Until we see each other again, know how much I love you!
Michelle Whitfield
August 15, 2019
Mama not one day goes by that I dont think of you. I surely miss and love you Mama
Marc Whitfield
August 15, 2019
Not a day goes by where youre not on my mind. How I miss you so much my loving mother in love. Though you are in a better place I still miss coming by to mess with you about frozen cups and that world famous sauce for the wings. Love you mama and youre always in my heart.
Michael Johnson
August 25, 2017
I am so thankful to have known you and have you as my Grandmother. It was always a special time for me to spend my weekends with you as a child. You never was mean to me even though you did not play. I still can hear you say, Michael, come get in this bed with me. Lol. And in my adult years, you giving me some chores when I come over. I love you very very much Grandma. And I hope to see you again someday. Your #1 Grandson, Michael.
Cecelia "Cece" MItchell
August 25, 2017
You are going to be missed! Rest in Heaven Mother Floyd. You ran a good race, you made it across the finish line.
Nut Kendrick
August 24, 2017
I didn't get to say goodbye but I know you will be watching down from heaven smiling!! I will miss bringing you oxtails and cabbage ..You will be truly missed and never forgotten..Love you Ma Vera...
~Nut
D'andre Buggs
August 24, 2017
HEY GRAMA I'M SO SORRY I'M NOT PHYSICALLY HERE TO SEE YOU GO BUT I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU SO MUCH, I THINK ABOUT YOU EVERYDAY AND I KNOW YOUR IN A BETTER PLACE
Neli Kendrick
August 24, 2017
Ms.Vera,
From the day I met you I loved you.Every conversation we had was a funny one,You always had a good heart and showed lots of love to our grandkids, Although you are in a better place, You will be truly missed and never forgotten. Love Always
~Neli
Theresa Johnson
August 23, 2017
I can hear you say O God and now you are with Jesus Christ Our Lord. I know you are in a better place but you are missing Mother Floyd. I truly understand to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Love you always your daughter.
Cory Streets
August 23, 2017
I love you granny. I know your souls resting in heaven. I appreciate all the time God blessed me you with. You never hesitated to share the word with me. I'm going to miss you, but there's no more suffering where you're going.
Rickita Johnson
August 23, 2017
God has truly gained an Angel..a strong one at that! Granny Vera ima miss your phone calls every other day checking on me and your great grandkids making sure we okay,ima miss sleeping over your house just to keep you company,ima miss your cooking,ima miss you telling me what to do when it comes to the kids,ima miss everything about you...i know you will still be here in spirit, I know you still will check on us....i love you granny always and forever
Shelizia Huff
August 23, 2017
Grandma! I feel like you away on vacation or something, but I know your not coming back. Im waiting to see you walk out side... But I know it won't happen again. Im missing you "young lady".
What I would do to just hear you ask me something one more time... I love you. now you can go shopping all you want! ❤
Earl Johnson
August 23, 2017
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Marc Whitfield
August 23, 2017
My mother in law, Vera Floyd. How I remember our first encounter, you inviting me to dinner. I told Michelle, as we were only dating at this time, your mom is getting ready to interrogate me. She said, no she's not. Lo & behold, before, I could cut my meat good, she says to me, you're not going to beat my grandson (D'Andre) are you? I'll never forget that! I love & miss you Mama, as you never treated me like a son in law, but as a son. Thank you & I know you're in a better place.
Michelle Whitfield
August 23, 2017
I miss you Mama, thankful that I had you for 47 years. I will remember all the good and funny conversations that we had. I wish you could ask me to take you to the store just one more time but God had other plans. Until we meet again, I love you Mama.
Gloria Head
August 22, 2017
Sorry for your lost. Mother Vera Floyd was a mother to all she knew. She calls you early and let you know where the best sales was going on. She will be truly missed. She truly have on her traveling shoe that always would sing to the Glory to God
Celeste Gibbons-Peoples
August 22, 2017
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. My prayers and the prayers of my family and of the City of Tampa Black History Committee, Inc. are with you and your family during this difficult time. Ms. Vera is at peace and in the presence of the Lord.
Bettye Greene Johnson
August 21, 2017
For 63 years I had her in my life. I thank God for Ms. Vera. Will miss her going shopping with me, asking for her senior discount and her early morning calls and late night calls. RIP Ms. V.
Welcome to your new home.
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