Carol Ann Floyd

Carol Ann Floyd1933-2015CHICOPEE- Carol Ann (Pimentel) Floyd, beloved wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, sister, aunt, neighbor, and friend was called home to Jesus on May 18, 2015. She was born on September 13, 1933 to Anthony & Olive Pimentel, and lived her life in Chicopee Falls. She married the love of her life, Sidney M. Floyd, originally of Lake City, FL in 1959, and she leaves him missing her along with their children Rachel and her husband Steve Fox of Windsor, CT; Philip and wife Diane Floyd of Oakfield, NY, and Nancy and husband Richard King of Chicopee, MA.  She also leaves her brother Rev. Merle (Skip) and dear sister-in-law Barbara Pimentel, sister Nancy and dear brother-in-law Robert Godbee, all of Ipswich, MA. She was pre-deceased by her brother-in-law and his wife, William and Marie Floyd, of Lake City, FL. "Grammy", "Nanny",   "Caulke", "Grandma Carol", will live on forever in the hearts of her four granddaughters, Jennifer and husband Phil, Kaitlin, Alexis, and Katrina, who was her assistant chef and occasional partner in crime, her five grandsons, Richie, Ricky and his wife Amanda, Ryan and his fiancé Christa, Zachary, and Christian; five great-grandchildren, seven nieces and nephews, and many cousins, dear friends and many honorary family members. In addition to being the most wonderful of wives and mothers, Carol was an extraordinary hostess and cook. Her pies, ribs, and meatballs were legendary. She and Sidney also shared their warm hearts and home with family, friends, new arrivals, and anyone who could use a friendly face and home cooked meal including many members of the Air Force and their families during the active years of Westover. Adding another five - or even more - places at the table was a regular occurrence. Carol was a near-lifetime member First Central Baptist Church in Chicopee, MA, where she shared her beautiful voice in the music program, her gifts of caring and comfort in ministering to others, and volunteered on many committees including her favorites hospitality and missions. Her salvation in Jesus and trust in God's grace brought her through many trials, including ongoing health problems over the past three years. She held Proverbs 3:5 close during this time: "Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding." Calling hours will be, Thursday, May 21st from 4-7 pm at Tylunas Funeral Home, 159 Broadway St. Chicopee. A Celebration of Carol's life will be on Friday, May 22nd at 11 am at First Central Baptist Church, 50 Broadway, Chicopee. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in Carol's name be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation at www.jdrf.org or Shriner's Hospital for Children, 516 Carew St. Springfield, MA 01104.