Philistine Alice Floyd

Philistine Alice Floyd, age 84, a resident of Chicago, IL, formerly of Oak Park, IL, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2020. She was born June 22, 1935 in Fairhope, AL. Philistine is survived by her two devoted sons George (Deborah) Edward Floyd Sr. of Chicago, IL and Phillip (Shaleyah) Anthony Floyd of Oak Park, IL; her ten cherished grandchildren, George Edward Floyd III, Gloria (Wayne) Walker, Keila (Amen-Ra) Dianne McCarthy, Brandon Darnell Floyd, George Edward Floyd IV, Justin Darnell Floyd, Jourgi (Brandon) Elisa-Hunter, Jourgia Enise Floyd, Kerry Darnell Floyd Jr., Elijah Neal Floyd, & Ariyah Sanaphiyah Floyd; her five dear sisters Paralee Griffin, Ida M. Johnson (Lennard), Joyce M. Jackson(Freddie), Janice Linda Beckham and Shirley A. Bosby; her two treasured brothers Alfred (Linda) Curtis Bosby and Clarence (Brenda) Eugene Bosby; her faithful daughter-in-law Suzette (Kerry) Eartha Floyd; her devoted surrogate son James Cole Jr.; as well as many wonderful greatgrandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents Joseph and Alice Bosby; her devoted sons Kerry (Suzette) Darnell Floyd and Gregory Laneal Floyd; her five cherished siblings Joseph Bosby, Jr., James Clayton Bosby, Norman Bruce Bosby, Larry Floyd Bosby and Patricia Ann McQuitery; her former husband George Edward Floyd. Philistine confessed a hope in Christ at an early age while attending Lebanon Chapel A. M. E. Church in Fairhope, Alabama. She attended and graduated from Anna T. Jean Elementary School and Baldwin County Training School where she made and fostered many lifelong friendships. In 1955, as part of the Great Northward Migration, she moved to LaGrange, IL and stayed with her cousin Amanda Davis. Philistine met her future husband, George in LaGrange, IL. They were married February 17, 1957 and lived in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL where they had four sons. The family attended St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church on the South Side of Chicago, IL under the leadership of their friend Reverend J.J. Taylor. In 1973, they moved to Atlanta Georgia. “Phil”, as she was affectionately called by her coworkers at K-Mart and Mrs. Floyd throughout the neighborhood and community by her AVON clients, was very much loved and respected for her kind and caring heart. The family returned to Chicago, IL in 1977. Philistine retired in 1999 and found a new freedom and joy in traveling; she enjoyed traveling the County and visited many beautiful and unique places (the West Wing of the White House) as well as traveling the world (as far away as Japan) to visit friends and family. She was truly devoted to her faith and belief in Christ. In her later years, while recovering from illnesses at the Convalescent Home founded by First Church of Deliverance, she found a new church home at First Church of Deliverance. She faithfully attended until heath failed but still found a way to attend and walk and dance the aisles. In her final days, when she could not attend for extended periods, Reverend Clarence Dumas and Reverend James R. Bryson, Jr. were able to visit her. Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants. Psalm 116:15 The funeral service will be held at 11am on Friday May 1, 2020 at First Church of Deliverance, Pastor James R. Bryson Jr. of First Church of Deliverance will be officiating. Visitation will be held at 10am on Friday May 1, 2020 at First Church of Deliverance. Due to the current health crisis, the service and visitation will be private, there will be a broadcast of the service and visitation (@ https://fcdchicago.org/watch/). However, those wishing to show support for the family may participate in a silent car parade in front of First Church of Deliverance between 10am and 10:30am on Friday May 1, 2020. Funeral Arrangements are being handled by Leak and Son Funeral Homes. There will be an additional private family visitation held in Fairhope, AL Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Homes & Crematory, Fairhope Chapel, Fairhope, AL. Burial will follow the visitation at Milledgeville Cemetery, Evergreen, AL at 4pm. Interment is being coordinated by Presley-Fluker Funeral Directors. In lieu of flowers, donations in Philistine’s memory may be made to: First Church of Deliverance (https://fcdchicago.org/) through Go Fund Me https://www.gofundme.com/f/ygp262-memory-of-philistine-floyd). All donations will go to building fund to ensure this Landmark Spiritual Church can continue in its mission. ARRANGEMENTS BY WOLFE-BAYVIEW FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY, INC. 19698 GREENO RD FAIRHOPE, AL 36532 (251) 990-7775 www.wolfefuneralhomes.com