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Blanche Floyd Obituary
Mrs. Floyd was born April 13, 1920 in Marion, South Carolina. One of eight children, she was a daughter of the late Rev. Thomas W. Williams and the late Sarah Lowrimore Williams.
A graduate of Columbia College, she received her Master's degree from the University of South Carolina. Mrs. Floyd was a retired teacher of 33 years, having taught 30 years in Myrtle Beach Schools. She had lived in Myrtle Beach since 1950.
Mrs. Floyd was a member of First United Methodist Church of Myrtle Beach, The United Methodist Women, The Louise Springs Circle, The Chancel Choir, and the Administrative Board of the church. She was the church Historian and a teacher in the Wesley Fellowship Class.
Mrs. Floyd was a Lay Delegate to the S.C. United Methodist Annual Conference for 10 years, and former president of the S.C. Conference Historical Society. She served on the Conference Commission on Archives and History. She was a member of the Horry County Historical Society.
A freelance writer, Mrs. Floyd's articles had been published in local and state magazines and newspapers. She was the author of six books, among them ''Gentle Persuasion'' and ''Tales Along the Grand Strand of S.C.'' Mrs. Floyd was a regular contributor to a local history column in the Sun News.
Mrs. Floyd is survived by her husband of 66 years, James K. ''J.K.'' Floyd Jr.; two daughters, Mrs. Joyce Shaw of Florence and Mrs. Beth Szostak and husband, John, of Summerville; and a son, J. Kirk Floyd III and his wife, Sherry, of Augusta, Ga.; and a brother, the Rev. John D. Williams of Greenwood, S.C. Her grandchildren include Paul and Christy Shaw, Bradley and Kevin Szostak, David Floyd and Jennifer F. Godbold; and two great-grandchildren, Matt Godbold and Christine Shaw; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, January 27, 2008 in the First United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Ken Timmerman and the Rev. Scarlett Tanner-Hester officiating. Burial will follow in Southeastern Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends at McMillan-Small Funeral Home, Saturday, January 26, 2008 from 5 until 7 p.m.
An online guest register is available at www.msfh.net and at MyrtleBeachOnline.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to First United Methodist Church, 900 North Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577.
McMillan-Small Funeral Home, 449-3396, is serving the family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Blanche Floyd
MARK ADAMS
February 18, 2008
THINKING OF YOU AT THIS TIME, I TRULY KNOW HOW IT FEELS TO LOSE YOUR LOVING MOTHER !!!!
Dawn Brewster
February 17, 2008
Joyce, Beth, And Family,
We are so sorry for the loss of a wonderful woman. We do know your pain. Aunt Blanch was a wonderful person. We have many happy memories of her and will remember her always. We know Aunt Blanche would be proud of all of you. She has left behind a wonderful family. May God grant you peace and ease you along this road.
Love Uncle Tom, Aunt Rudolph, Dawn, and Joshua
Henry& Hilda Shelley
February 8, 2008
Dear Mr. JK,
Sorry to hear about Mrs. Blanche.
She will be missed by many. Our sympathy to you and the family.
Tony and Caroline Hughes
February 8, 2008
Blanche was very special to my family. Our deepest sympathy goes out to her family.
Peggy Mishoe
February 7, 2008
To Blanch's family, May God bless you as you learn to live without this wonderful woman. I met Blanch over 20 years ago in a class at Coastal Carolina, and we formed a writing group that met for a long time in one of our homes. She had an aura of good that drew people to her, as it drew me. She has been my inspiration since those first days in class. Even though we did not see each other often, occasionally I would call her or she would call me. I will miss her, but I know that Blanch is with God, to whom she has been so faithful.
Debbie Godbold-Ropp
February 4, 2008
Dear Beth and Family,
I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. I did not here about it until I was in church the day of the funeral. I just wanted to let you and your family know how sorry I am for your loss. Your mother was one of my favorite teachers and I will never forget her sweet smile and her kindness that she showed to me and all of her students. I am a teacher now too and I hope that I have touched my students the way your mother has touched my life.
Sincerely,
Debbie Godbold Ropp
Virgil Chambers
February 4, 2008
Joyce:
All of us at the Council office and both Pam and myself are very sorry about the passing of your mother. Not knowing her but knowing you I can only believe she was a wonderful person.
With deepest sympathy,
Virgil
Lisa Craven
February 2, 2008
My cousin, Blanche, was very special to our family. Her books are in the library at Forest Hills Elementary where I teach. Our deepest sympathy goes out to her family.
David Mims
January 31, 2008
Blanche was a dear friend of mine for many years. My deepest love and sympathy to all of you.
Muriel Mims
Cindy Rini
January 29, 2008
Beth,
I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I didn't get the news until Sunday morning or I would have attended her service. I have such fond memories of how she always spoiled us when the college crew arrived to stay in the guest house! Your parents were such a precious couple. Please take care. I love you. Please give John and the boys my condolences as well.
Susan McMillan
January 29, 2008
Blanche was an inspiration to me in my historical writing, and I shall miss her quiet presence and kindness. It was always a pleasure talking with Blanche. She was so modest yet she left us all a splendid legacy of local history through her well-researched books and articles.
Kathy Harrelson-Thompson
January 29, 2008
I was out of town last week and just learned of Mrs. Floyd's passing. I do not recall a time when the Floyds did not live across the street from us. Grandmama Floyd tutored me in math and Mrs. Floyd taught my history class in 8th grade. I saw her not long ago and thanked her for passing me on to 9th grade. We both laughed about that. I love her books and will always admire and remember her fondly.
Kathy Harrelson Thompson
Calabash, N.C.
Diane DEVAUGHN Stokes
January 29, 2008
I fell in love with Blanche the first time I met her when she came to do her first TV interview.
Her gentle spirit, coupled with her incredible knowledge of history and storytelling, made her one of my favorite guests. May God be with all of you.
Diane DeVaughn Stokes
Paula Canaday Labbe'
January 28, 2008
Beth,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your Mother was a wonderful person and teacher. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you.
Pat & Fran Williams
January 28, 2008
Aunt Blanche has always been a treasure to me. Though I am saddened by her departure, I know she is celebrating her graduation.
Ben Burroughs, Horry County Historical Society
January 28, 2008
On behalf of the Horry County Historical Society, I would like to extend our sympathy to the family of Mrs. Blanche Floyd. She was the embodiement of the finest characteristics of a true "Southern Lady". Her love of local history and her presence at functions of the Society will be greatly missed.
January 28, 2008
Dear Joyce and family,
We were so sorry to hear of Blanche's passing. It was a great privilege to distribute 3 of her books for Bandit Books. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
Carolyn Sakowski, President
John F. Blair, Publisher
Jan Marshe
January 27, 2008
I am saddened by the loss of a great historian. I have some of her books and enjoyed reading her column in the paper. She taught me to cherish history.
Tanya (Garris), Alvin and Justin Beshears
January 27, 2008
Dearest J.K.,Beth, Joyce and Kirk and families,
I have thought of each of you today as you celebrate the life of your dear mother, Blanche. She will always have a special place in my heart as the mother of my sweet friend Beth and as my favorite 8th grade teacher. She was the icon of southern lady and she trully made a difference in the lives of many of us who lived and grew up in Myrtle Beach. Her spirit and love for history will continue to enrich the lives of those in Horry County through her books and articles for many generations to come. God has a new angel beside him in heaven to sing his praise.
Edythe Hughes
January 27, 2008
Blanche was such a sweet person and we loved her dearly. We will all miss her.
Harriet and Paul Berg
January 27, 2008
Aunt Blanche will be greatly missed by everyone whose life she touched. She was a great lady and a great blessing to many. I will deeply miss her. She is at peace now, with the Lord, and others who have gone before. We know we can look forward to seeing her again one day, as she will be there to meet us. May God give you peace and comfort during this very difficult time. Love,
Caroline Hester
January 26, 2008
Mr. J.K. and all of you: We are saddened with you over losing Blanche. She was very, very special to me and often gave wise advice in several situations. We spent many Wed. nights riding to choir practice together, along with Lynn Sutton, and had pleasant visits.
I'm so glad that I went by to see her just the other day when I learned that she was in Covenant Towers.
May you be comforted with good memories and also knowing that she is now with her heavenly father.
Love and prayers from Alex and
me to all of you,
Caroline
lil' Roy Williams
January 26, 2008
Blanche Floyd was my Aunt. She came from a Family of 8 children, all of which were credits to the World, and Loved each other dearly, everyday of their lives. She, along with her sisters, Annie Mae, Leona and Mary and Brothers, John, Walker, Roy (my namesake) & Bill, (who was my father), were the quintessential American Family. Along with them, is,JK Kirk Floyd, who with the Williams' Brothers resembles all things of Goodness that can be said. This Family is and was The Best of what America should be. They would blush at and be in silence to me saying this...for they would never say such a thing about themselves. Their Father and Mother,
(my grandparents) taught them not to boast or place themselves above anyone. As a President once said...
"All boats rise with the tide"..
This is an example of how the Williams and Floyd Families felt about all... Their best intentions were extended always, to everyone, they knew. Blanche, was soft of voice, sweet of view, and warm of heart. She carried with her the truth, that shone within her eyes. Her smile, was as a Welcome, cast, by the morning sun. She along with her siblings, created an atmosphere of caring, sharing and love. As they all came from humble beginnings...as their Father was a Minister of God...and they told stories of their childhood days...
The echos of their future were created by the concerns for one another. Blanche emulated this life through her writings, which there are many of..Through her books of "Gentle Persausion" and "Tales along the Grand Strand", she shared this wonderful American story, for all to read. It was a lesson to let the world know that a time such as this, should never pass, but only be passed on... to the generations of our future...
I am so proud of my Aunt Blanche, and all her family. I hope that anyone that was ever touched by her, will know to cherish, the sincerity of heart, and gentle nature of love she bequeathed to all.
Sue & Jim Butts
January 26, 2008
Dearest J. K., Jim and I are praying for you during these times and know that God will be holding your hands and comforting you. Miss Blanche was a gracious Southern lady and always had a smile and a loving hug for all who knew her. We will greatly miss her.
Edith Bigelow Taleb
January 26, 2008
I knew her only recently, in the last year. She is a distant aunt. I loved her candidness, and I loved her books. I am a writer myself, and I admired her.
Joey De Laney
January 26, 2008
What a wonderful women. Ms. Floyd was my 8th grade History teacher and with her passion for education I learned so much from her. My prayers and thoughts are with the family.
Judy Clardy [Brigham]
January 26, 2008
I was very sorry to hear of Mrs. Floyd's passing.She was indeed a great "Lady".She was one of the teachers that you never forget,no matter how long ago it was. My condolences to the family and God Bless.
Faye Graves
January 26, 2008
I met Mrs. Floyd a number of years ago at a book signing. It was a pleasure, after reading her historical writings for such a long time. She was indeed a lady, little of stature, but large in her knowledge of local History.
Yesterday, I read her laterst column to my husband , and today heard of her death. My deepest sympathies go to her family for their loss.I shall truly miss her,
as her writings were something one could look forward to, just for pure enjoyment .
Mary Moseley Pitts
January 26, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I dearly loved Blanche and she was such a joy to me. We had some wonderful talks together. May God bless all of you and keep you in His care.
Ann Ward Goodwin
January 26, 2008
My deepest sympathy to Mr. Floyd, Kirk, Joyce, and Beth on the loss of Mrs. Floyd. I was very fortunate to have Mrs. Floyd as my teacher in sixth grade in 1957, and every time I would see her at church or elsewhere she always remembered me. Louis and I, some years back frequently saw Mr. and Mrs. Floyd and always enjoyed the pleasant conversations. My husband worked with Mr. Floyd for many years at Holcombe Motor Company.
Sincerely,
Ann and Louis Goodwin
Ray and Jeannie Dukes
January 26, 2008
As close friends of Blanche's daughter, Beth, and her family, we would like to express our sincere sympathy for the whole family and let you know that we lift prayers for God's grace, comfort and love to flow abundantly over all of you.
Dianne Richardson James
January 26, 2008
Beth and family,
I was so sorry to hear about the death of your mother. Even though I haven't seen or spoken to you in years, every time I read one of your mom's columns I always thought of you. She was a very special lady and brought so much to our community. Many people from this area learned so much from her, whether it was in the classroom or through her articles and books. Not only did you lose a mother, but Myrtle Beach lost a friend. God Bless you and your family through this very difficult time.
Denise Harris
January 26, 2008
You have my deepest sympathy, it has been a pleasure to have met all of you. God Bless each of you and remember she is in great hands now and with no suffering. Denise Harris (Covenant Towers)
LInda Gainey
January 26, 2008
Mrs. Floyd will be missed. She taught me so much about South Carolina history and to this day, I still have a love for it.
My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Kenneth Warren
January 26, 2008
Mr.Floyd I am so very sorry for your loss, she was a gracous & great lady. You have always been my good friend since we worked together years ago. I miss seeing you guys. I know you will miss her.
Angel Frantz McAllister
January 26, 2008
Mrs. Floyd will be missed by generations of students she influenced in and out of the classroom. I had the pleasure of interviewing her for several articles I wrote for the Myrtle Beach Journal back in the 80s. She was generous with her time and talents, especially sharing her knowledge of South Carolina history.
My heartfelt sympathy is sent to her family. Mrs. Floyd was a Grand Strand jewel.
Conrad and Mary Fleischhauer
January 26, 2008
Blanche's columns will be missed by us , and many others . She was a wonderful writer , and I'm sure , was a great teacher .
Cindy (Chestnut) Nycum
January 26, 2008
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and loved ones. Mrs. Floyd was my history teacher at MB Junior High School (middle school). She was an awesome teacher who helped to instill the love of history in me. I hope I can continue to carry on her love of history and life as I teach my students at MB High School. Again, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Charles Williams
January 26, 2008
I want to express my sympathy and sorrow for your loss. I know this will leave an emptyness in all our hearts. She was a wonderful person and aunt who delighted us all in both her person and her writings. My best wishes for you all in the future.
Charlie & Susan Williams
Sanford, Florida
Clay Nance
January 26, 2008
Ms. Floyd and I both love Horry County and the serach for its history. Her presence here will be sorely missed. At least we can be comforted knowing, She is with Him now and finally has all the answers to all the questions!
Roselle and Needham Williamson
January 26, 2008
J.K. - Our heartfelt love, caring and prayers are with you and your dear family in our great loss of your beloved Blanche. She was one of God's angels to all of us whose lives she touched. We love you.
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