Mildred D. Floyd (1924-2020)

FLOYD, KRON, MURPHY, GREAZEL

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 8/27/2020 at 11:54:48

Mildred D. Floyd, 96, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Monday, August 24, 2020 at Solon Nursing Care Center. Private family services will be held with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery, Iowa City. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, assisted the family with arrangements.

Mildred was born August 15, 1924 in Johnson County, Iowa to Richard and Clara (Kron) Murphy. Mildred was united in marriage to Ralph Greazel on May 22, 1946. Together, they raised five daughters. Ralph passed away suddenly in 1967. Mildred was later married to Carl Floyd on February 8, 1974. Mildred previously worked at the bakery in Woolworth’s Department Store. She dedicated her life to being a mother and homemaker.

Mildred was a former member of St. Ludmila Catholic Church. She was previously active in both the Eagles and Elks Clubs. Mildred enjoyed attending county and western community dances and was known for her singing. She will be missed by those who loved her.

Mildred is survived by her daughters: Carol (Ray) Hartl of Marion; Marjorie Ramsey of Fairfaix; Denise Greazel of Waterloo; and Kathy (Michael) Moel of Solon; grandchildren: Brandon (Julia) Thurston, Chad (Sabrina) Lucas, Ryan Lucas, Cory Moel, Andy (Christine) Moel, Blake (Megan Hughes) Moel; several great-grandchildren; son-in-law Brant Lucas of Cedar Rapids; and two brothers: Cliff (Mary) Murphy of Iowa City and Leonard Murphy of Hills.

She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband Ralph Greazel; second husband Carl Floyd; daughter Bonnie Lucas; brothers Warren, Jim, and Richard “Pat” Murphy; sister Betty Raciborski; son-in-law Victor Ramsey; sister-in-law Norma Murphy; and brother-in-law Edward Raciborski.

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