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Shirley Wade Floyd
We are saddened to announce the passing of Shirley Wade Floyd of Lynchburg, VA. She died at age 86 on December 7, 2022. A lifelong resident of Lynchburg, Shirley graduated from E. C. Glass High School in 1955.
After receiving a Masters of Education from James Madison University, Shirley began teaching for the Lynchburg City Schools. She was a devoted teacher for over 35 years, with most of her tenure spent at Dunbar Middle. Shirley was an avid reader and was passionate about education and sharing her love of learning with her students.
She enjoyed visiting the beach with friends, traveling in the United Kingdom, playing cards and board games with her grandchildren, and reading and watching murder mysteries.
She spent her final years surrounded by friends and the dedicated caregivers of the William’s Home, whom she considered family.
She is survived by her son, Don Floyd; daughter in law Lisa Floyd; grandchildren Hailey, Lindsey, and Sam Floyd; her niece Linda Ball and her husband Jack Ball; as well as their children Mary Patrick and Stephen Ball.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Edna Wade; her sister, Virginia Banton; her son Michael Floyd; and her former husband R. D. Floyd.
A celebration of Shirley’s life will take place at the Old City Cemetery Chapel at 2pm on December 16, 2022.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a contribution in her name to the Imagination Library.
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Ms Floyd was a wonderful lady , she taught me a Dunbar middle School back 1979 she had the biggest smile on her face all the time loved her students . I saw her after all these years at the Williams home where my son is an Elvis tribute Artist we went there many of times to perform for them , she always remembered who I was . She will be missed but heaven gain a beautiful angel . Prayers for the family .
Posted by Donna Rodriguez on December 13, 2022
Ms Floyd was a wonderful lady , she taught me a Dunbar middle School back 1980 , she had the biggest smile on her face all the time loved her students . I saw her after all these years at the Williams home where my son is an Elvis tribute Artist we went there many of times to perform for them , she always remembered who I was . She will be missed but heaven gain a beautiful angel . Prayers for the family .
Posted by Donna Rodriguez on December 13, 2022
Mrs. Floyd was my 6th grade teacher at Dunbar Middle in 1978. I can still visualize her classroom. I will always remember her kindness and genuine love for teaching. She was one of the best. My condolences to her family.
Posted by Beth Huffman on December 12, 2022
So sorry to hear of Shirley\'s passing I know you will miss her, such a sweet lady but now she can be with Michael and R D and other family. So sorry we can not make it for the funeral but we are thinking about you, you know you have been a blessing to her Love.
Posted by Charles and Shelby Staples on December 10, 2022
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