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OLLIE FRANCIS FLOYD

1923 - 2021

OLLIE FRANCIS FLOYD obituary, 1923-2021, Canton, OH

BORN

1923

DIED

2021

FUNERAL HOME

Rhoden Memorial Home - Canton

729 Cherry Ave., N.E.

Canton, Ohio

OLLIE FLOYD Obituary

Ollie Francis Floyd

passed away on August 7, 2021. She was born on May 15, 1923 in Porterville, MS. Ollie was a member of St. Marks Church. She was a family person and loved her children and grandchildren. Ollie took time with her family to go on trips, visited different colleges that her sons were attending and spent quality time with them shopping and sightseeing. She loved her sisters and brothers and talked about them all the time. She always tried to keep up with all the family reunions. Ollie loved to travel, and loved shopping for clothes. One of her most noteworthy travels was when she was able to take a Caribbean Cruise. Her favorite hobbies were flowers and cooking. She was always cooking at church functions, preparing meals and serving people at her home. She was the Church's Hospitality Chairperson, a member of the Usher Board and a member of the Sister's Circle. She also was a member of the Red Hat Society.

Ollie was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Mary; husband, Robert Floyd; sons: Edward, Ruben and Robert; brothers: Grace, Ben, Jhon Henry, Steve and Aron; sisters: Dorothy Coope, Sallie Williams, Anna , Hattie, Alonia and Emma Richardson. Ollie leaves memories to Roberta Floyd, Billy, Chuck, David, Tony and Gary; a devoted niece, Marjorie Calhoun; and a host of nieces, nephews, grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

Services will be held on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at 11 am at Rhoden Memorial Home. Visitation from 10 am until time of service. Interment at Sunset Hills Memory Gardens.

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Published by The Repository on Aug. 13, 2021.

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Alicia Joy Bond (Maggie Bond's daughter)

August 14, 2021

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
My Mom, Maggie, often talked about the wonderful times she shared with Miss Ollie and her family during Thanksgiving. How good of a cook Miss Ollie was and all the loved shared by her sons.

Chris & May Calhoun

August 14, 2021

our deepest condolences to all .

Bertha Bailey Whatle

August 14, 2021

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mrs. Floyd. I remember when the Floyd family moved into the neighborhood. Mrs. Floyd was a loving mother to her sons. She was so very proud of them. Her memory will be a blessing to her family forever.

Charlene Hamilton

August 14, 2021

You have my deepest condolences for your mother's passing she was such a wonderful woman full of spirit and life

Rhoden Memorial Home

August 14, 2021

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

India Jenkins

August 13, 2021

Sincere Condolences to the Floyd Family. Mrs. Floyd was a Beautiful Woman. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Teresa Simon (Suarez)

August 13, 2021

Billy & family
Sorry to hear of your mothers passing. Your in my thoughts & prayers.

Rhoden Memorial Home

August 13, 2021

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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14

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Rhoden Memorial Home - Canton

729 Cherry Ave., N.E., Canton, OH 44702

Aug

14

Service

11:00 a.m.

Rhoden Memorial Home - Canton

729 Cherry Ave., N.E., Canton, OH 44702

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729 Cherry Ave., N.E., Canton, OH 44702

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