Jauniece Floyd

Tupelo, just 3 weeks to the day after losing her mate of over 67 years, Milton. Funeral service

and visitation will be at Booneviile Church of Christ on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 4:00

p.m., with visitation from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial

gifts be made to the Booneville Church of Christ Mission Fund, P O Box 28, Booneville, MS

38829.

Born in the Buckhorn Community of Pontotoc County, Jauniece was the youngest of ten

children. She adored her Luther family, and, as the baby, was sometimes just a little “spoiled.”

She laughed about how her brothers teased her; but never forgot how they took care of her, even

providing transportation and financial help for college. Her sisters, especially Nell, taught her

how to be a lady and “how to do,” as Jauniece would say.

Jauniece attended Buckhorn Elementary School and graduated from Pontotoc County High

School. In 1957, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Home Economics from Mississippi State

College for Women (now Mississippi University for Women) in Columbus. After graduation, she

taught Home Economics in Grenada. Upon moving to Booneville, she became the dietician at

Booneville Hospital and later worked at both the Welfare and Unemployment Offices. She

ended her working career as Food Service Manager for the Prentiss County School System.

Those who knew Jauniece would say without hesitation that she reflected the virtuous character

described in Proverbs 31. Her first love was always the Lord, and her faith guided every step of

her life. She was a devoted wife for nearly seven decades, deeply loved and cherished by

Milton, who adored her with his whole heart. Together, they were a true example of strength in

love, faith, and marriage. Side by side they built a home that radiated love, faithfulness, and

hospitality.

She cherished her children deeply and considered motherhood one of her greatest blessings. She

poured her heart into loving, guiding, and encouraging them through every stage of life. She

delighted in her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, celebrating their accomplishments and

treasuring time with them. But her love extended even further, to her sisters and brothers, her

nieces and nephews, and her wide circle of extended family. She truly valued every connection

and treated each family member or friend as a blessing from God.

Hospitality was her hallmark. To Jauniece, it truly did not matter where you came from, what

you looked like, or what your circumstances were, you were welcome. Her home was a place of

warmth and belonging, where people from every walk of life could sit at her table, share a meal,

and feel like family. Her ability to open both her door and her heart to others made her a safe

place for many, and she lived out her faith by treating everyone as a child of God.

Jauniece also had a rare gift for helping others see the talents God had placed within them. She

encouraged countless people to discover their abilities, to put them to work in service to others,

and to glorify Christ in all things. She was a gentle catalyst, reminding people of their worth and

cheering them on to do good.

This heart for encouragement and service shaped everything she did. She faithfully taught

Wednesday night Bible class, planting seeds of faith in young hearts. She supported works such

as Magnolia Bible College and Freed-Hardeman Associates, always seeking to strengthen the

church and her community.

Out of this spirit of service grew one of her greatest legacies, the Clothes Closet ministry at

Booneville Church of Christ. What began with just a few items in the trunk of her car – and then

to a friend’s car - blossomed into a thriving outreach program that continues to bless countless

families in need. Her vision, compassion, and persistence turned a small act of kindness into a

ministry that will touch lives for generations.

Jauniece is survived by her sons, Robert Milton (Bob) Floyd, Jr. (Sherry), and Luther Scott

Floyd; her son-in-law, Joel Maners (Janet); grandchildren, Alicia Taylor, (Brett), Sara, Cameron,

and Forrest Maners, and Koley and Macey Floyd; step-grandchildren, Laura and Sara Crocker,

and MaKaylee Owens; a great-grandson, Paxton Taylor; and step-great-grandchildren, Dalton

and Seth Stacks. She is also survived by her sister, Nellie Jean Luther Lepard; her special niece

and caregiver, Cindy Pharr (Dwight); and many treasured nieces and nephews, along with a host

of other cherished family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Irene Black Luther; her devoted husband,

Milton Floyd; her beloved daughter, Traci Lynn Maners; her brothers, Cecil Wayne, Barney,

Ladell, and Wendall Luther; and her sisters, Ruth, Loree, Cusene, and Lunette Luther.

Jauniece was, above all, an encourager. With words, with actions, and with her very presence,

she lifted others up and reminded them of God’s love. She was a phenomenal Christian woman

whose faith guided every step of her life, and she looked forward with eager anticipation to her

eternal home in Heaven.

Though she will be deeply missed, Jauniece’s life was centered on Christ, anchored in her

marriage, and poured out in love for her family and community. Her influence will continue to

inspire; and her legacy of faith, service, and encouragement will live on in all who were blessed

to know her.