Iris Lanell Floyd's Obituary
July 21, 2024, Nell Floyd, born Iris Lanell Billingsley, 94, of Dallas, Texas, passed away peacefully at home after suffering injuries from an accidental fall. She was born on May 23, 1930, in Free Springs, Mississippi, right outside of Harmontown, to Betty Ruth Walters and Freddie Langford Billingsley.
Nell was a kind and thoughtful soul and will be missed and remembered by the many lives she touched. Nell had a strong Christian faith and most recently attended Gateway Church. She lived at the Lake Forest community in north Dallas where she was active in social events and loved being with people
Nell is survived by her daughter Jo Floyd and her son Mark Floyd (wife Tamara), 4 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandson, along with numerous nieces and nephews. She was proceeded in death by her faithful husband Harry Floyd, her 5 brothers and 6 sisters, along with both of her parents.
Services for Nell will be held on July 26, 2024, at Restland Funeral Home Wildwood Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that a memorial donation be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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