Rosemary �Rose� Pauline Floyd, 84, of Springfield, IL, passed away Friday, February 17, 2012, at St. John�s Hospice. She was born December 8, 1927, in Beardstown, the daughter of Frank and Lydia Ring Menge. On December 7, 1944, she married Stanley L. Floyd, who preceded her in death. Her parents; brothers Henry Menge and Charles Menge; and sister Alma Walters also preceded her in death. Mrs. Floyd is survived by her children: Marsha Brown of Buffalo, IL; Brian Floyd of Springfield; Linda (Jim) McWhorter of Tallula; Kevin (Sherri) Floyd of Champaign; David (Valerie) Floyd of Chatham and Eric (Janice) Floyd of Springfield. She leaves behind 22 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Rosemary was a kind and dear soul to all. She was a very selfless person who always put her family first. She will be greatly missed by her family and many friends. Rosemary loved to sew and stitch, and was affectionately known as the �hankie lady�. She was an Avon Representative for many years and Family Genealogy was very important to her. Rosemary was truly a very special person who is now by God�s side in Heaven. Memorials: St. John�s Hospice, 800 East Carpenter, Springfield, IL, 62769. Private services and burial will be held at a later date.
