Jeanne Villines Floyd entered this walk of life on Thursday, December 11, 1924 in Lisman, KY as the youngest of four children to the proud parents, Carl Clay and Constance Jenkins Floyd. She grew up alongside her brothers, Marvin and Robert and her beloved sister and lifelong best friend, Margorie. She was united in marriage to Newt Allen Floyd on Wednesday, May 07, 1947. Together, they built a loving home in the Eagle Creek Community in Clifton, Tennessee. These two became the proud parents of Harry Floyd and Peggy Floyd Richardson. They would remain married until his passing on March 25, 1984. A devoted wife and mother, Jeanne embraced her role as a homemaker with grace and generosity. Mrs. Floyd had a servant’s heart, spending much of her life helping others. She found joy in arranging flowers, baking beautiful cakes and rolls, and most of all, in caring for and nurturing her family. As a cook, she was even featured in the Tennessean. Her desire to serve others was exemplified by her dedication to her Lord and service through Evans Chapel Church. At Evans Chapel, she lived out her values of kindness and compassion. In her daily Christian Walk, she spent her life looking for ways to serve others. Her faith and community were central to her life. She was a lifelong member of the Order of the Eastern Star. On her 100th birthday, she shared the wisdom that guided her life: “Be kind and love others.” She embodied those words every day. Mrs. Floyd peacefully departed this life for her eternal reward on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, in Waynesboro, TN making her stay in this life some 100 years, 8 months, and 17 days.
Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Harry Floyd of Waynesboro, TN; Peggy Richardson and husband Dr. James Richardson of Columbia, TN; six grandchildren, Robert Floyd and wife Christi; Greg Floyd and wife Michelle; Brandon Floyd; Emily Richardson; Connie Diediker and husband Nick; and Kathrine Floyd Richardson; She is also survived by seven great-grandchildren, Grace Diediker, Camden Floyd and wife Caitlyn, Landon Floyd, Henley Floyd, Jacan Floyd, Hudson Floyd, and Rhylen Floyd and one great-great-grandchild, soon to arrive.
In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by two brothers, Marvin Villines, Robert Villines and one sister, Marjorie Gaines.
Visitation with the Floyd family will be on Friday, August 29, 2025 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Bates-Love Funeral and Cremation Chapel.
A private family graveside service will take place at a later time.
The family is grateful for the compassionate care Jeanne received from the staff at Loving Care Assisted Living and Tennessee Quality Hospice. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Evans Chapel Church.
