Gladys Floyd Obituary
Gladys Ledford Floyd, 82, passed away on September 1, 2025. She was born on February 11, 1943, to the late John and Allie (Prince) Ledford.
Gladys was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who found joy in gardening and caring for her family. She was of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, George, R.L., and Ralph Ledford; sisters, Stella Grigg and Emma Ingram; and several beloved in-laws.
Gladys leaves behind her loving husband of 64 years, Clyde Floyd; her children, Cathie (Randy) Lee, Sheila (Steven) Nichols, and Donna (Gary) Mingie; grandchildren, Lauren (Garren) Moore, Ryan (Emily Woodson) Skiba, Chase (Victoria) Skiba, Taylor (Shanna) Nichols, and Isaiah (Alix) Mingie; and great-grandchildren, Samantha, Summer, Saylor, Avery, Jude, Bentley, Ezra, Jax, Carter, Cash, and Ryan Jr.
She is also survived by special friends and family: Rev. Jeannie Cissom, Rev. Ronnie Ledford, Glen and Holly Banks, Rev. Gary and Sharon Nelson, Bert (Joanne) Bates, and Junior Phillips.
At this time, no arrangements have been made.
You are invited to share a personal memory of Gladys or your condolences with her family at her online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral & Cremation Service and the Cody family are honored to assist the Floyd family with these arrangements.
2412 Georgetown Rd NW P.O. Box 5057, Cleveland, TN 37311
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