Myrtle Floyd

She was born at home to Thomas Jefferson Windham (Jeff) and Annie Lee Reed Windham on October 26, 1917, in Jumpertown, MS.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Booneville and also a member of the Wesley Class.

She was a graduate of Jumpertown High School, Class of 1936. While at JHS she enjoyed playing the sport of basketball and tennis.

She was employed with Booneville Garment Factory, Blue Bell, and Prentiss Manufacturing Company in Booneville until her retirement in 1980.

She was married to James Boone Floyd II (J.B.) on December 5, 1946, until his death on November 4, 1965.

She was a devoted wife, Mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was known by many from all around and was loved by all. She had many talents, especially in baking, quilting, gardening, canning, sewing and knitting. She loved to share her handiwork with her family, friends, neighbors and even strangers, but to her there were no strangers, because once you met her, she became a friend. She loved music and she loved to dance. At home, bird watching was one of her favorite past times, she continued that hobby after she moved to the Landmark. She enjoyed watching NBA games on TV and welcomed conversations from anyone who enjoyed the sport. She lived a wonderful life with no regrets and it was evident to those whose lives she touched. If anyone helped her in anyway she always replied, "Thanks a Million!"

She is survived by her daughter, Anne Marie Ford and husband Jerry of Booneville; two sons, Tommy Floyd and wife Kay of Memphis, TN and Jimmy Floyd and wife Jane of Tupelo. Four grandsons, Shea Ford and wife Laurie, of Memphis, TN; Jim Floyd of Tupelo; Ben Floyd and wife Tracie of Tupelo and Brent Klutts of New Orleans, LA. Eight great grandchildren, Jack and Sarah Ford, Kate and Jake Floyd, Nicholas and wife CJ Floyd, Paten Floyd, Boone Floyd, Major Floyd and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband J.B. Floyd, her parents Jeff and Annie Windham; a sister, Vista Eaton, a brother-in-law Cecil Eaton and a grandson, Brad Floyd.

Visitation will be Monday, September 28, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at McMillan Funeral Home in Booneville. Also, an hour before the Celebration of Life Service on Tuesday, at the First United Methodist Church in Booneville.

A Celebration of Life service will be held Tuesday, September 29, at the First United Methodist Church in Booneville at 1:00 PM. Rev. Bobby Hankins and Rev. Tim Sisk will officiate. Travis Childers will deliver a poem requested by Myrtle Floyd. McMillan Funeral home will be in charge of arrangements. Burial will be in the Booneville Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Shea Ford, Jim Floyd, Ben Floyd, Brent Klutts, Bill Eaton and Dale Michael. Honorary Pallbearers will be Bobby Goddard, James Goddard, Travis Childers, Robert Fulghum, Oneil Parker and Mike Ford.

Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, Halfway Home Animal Shelter, flowers or charity of choice.

Condolences may be made at www.mcmillanfuneralhome.com