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Joan Floyd Obituary

Joan A. (Scott) Floyd

Visitation for Joan A. (Scott) Floyd, 77, Pryor, will be held on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Stephens-Key Funeral & Cremation Care. A funeral service will be held on Friday, May 29, 2015, 10:00 AM at Warren-McElwain Mortuary & Cremation, Lawrence, Kansas. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pleasant Grove, Kansas. Services are entrusted to Stephens-Key Funeral & Cremation Care, Pryor, Oklahoma.

Joan was born January 17, 1938 in Lawrence, Kansas to Albert Lester and Elma Abby (Ulm) Scott. She departed this life on May 21, 2015 in Pryor at the age of 77 years 4 months and 4 days.

Joan attended school in Lawrence, Kansas and graduated from Lawrence High School. She was married to Robert R. Floyd on November 5, 1978 in Lawrence. Joan was a member of the First Christian/Presbyterian Church in Pryor. She loved music and was a great dancer. Joan was given the "Volunteer of the Year" award for hospice service in Texarkana, Texas. She enjoyed knitting and had made all of her children afghans. Joan liked to grow flowers and plants and also liked to travel. The love of her life was her grandchildren and Joan always wanted to please all of her family. Above all she loved her faith in the Lord and her husband.

Joan is survived by her husband Robert "Bob" R. Floyd, son Jerry Cunningham of Chouteau, daughter Julie Littlefield of Pryor, step-son Bob Floyd, Jr. and wife Kim of Austin, Texas, three step-daughters Barbara Nottingham of Clearwater, Florida, Debbie Balise and husband Paul of Tustin, California and Gina Bates and husband Bryan of Midlothian, Texas 16 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, two brothers John Scott and wife Corinne of Lake Arrowhead, California, and Gary Scott of Lawrence, Kansas, several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, and one daughter Janice A. Copp.

Online condolences may be sent to www.warrenmcelwain.com.

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Published by Lawrence Journal-World on May 24, 2015.
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For John and Gary, Very belated sympathies and thoughts on your sister. I remember Joan's bright personality and ready smile for the many years she lived here in Lawrence. All you Scotts have such spark! Miss seeing both of you.

Dede Dresser

June 15, 2015

Dear Bob & Family, sending you big love from all the Paschalls. Joan will always be special to us. She was an angel to our family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Scott Paschall

May 29, 2015

Having been a classmate of Joan at Lawrence High School and a long-time Hallmark employee I have been priviliged to know Joan and Bob for much of my life. So sorry to hear of Joan's passing - much too early. Thinking of you Bob and family during this difficult time. God bless you all. Claudia and Dale Flory

May 29, 2015

Hi Bob and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are that God's comfort and loving care may surround you during this time of loss. May the memories of wonderful times together fill the void of her absence. I look forward to see you at the service.
Fond regards,
Mary Hatfield

May 29, 2015

Bob and family sorry to hear of Joan's passing.

Carol Cunningham

May 28, 2015

Bob and family we are sorry to hear of Joan passing We will be thinking of you at this sad time and wishing you comfort in the days ahead.

Dale/Darlene Miller

May 28, 2015

Dear Bob and family,
We are so very sorry to hear of
Joan's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We are able to attend the service.
If you are in town after Friday, we would love to see you.

Roger and Mary Ann Scott

May 27, 2015

I am so sorry to hear of Joan's passing. I think I can speak for the LHS class of 1956 in saying that she was a beautiful and beloved classmate, and will be sorely missed.

Kendall Wolf

May 26, 2015

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