David Holder - Retired: 2010

David and his wife Toni  worked for the Floyd family since the '70s when David was first hired by Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. He later went on to handle the Greenlawn Chapel facility for many years where he served until his retirement. He was a friendly and familiar face that will be missed.

 Jane Rowland - In Memorial

Ms. Rowland died unexpectedly on  May 23, 2010.  Jane was a native of Greenville, SC, but had lived in Spartanburg all her life. She is a graduate of Anderson College and a 30 year member of the First Baptist Church of Spartanburg where she was a member of the Sanctuary Choir and served on various committees within the church. She was also a Soup Kitchen volunteer. She had been employed at Floyd's Mortuary since December 2001, and was responsible for obituary notices, cremation authorizations, and the preparation and submission of Death Certificates. Some of her special interests were genealogy, gardening, needlework, and collecting salt and pepper shakers. She will be missed by all.

Bertha Flynn   - In Memorial

Bertha died after a short illness on June 4, 2011.  She was a longtime employee of The J. F. Floyd Mortuary having come to Floyd's in 1985. She was born in Spartanburg and now resides in the Boiling Springs area with her husband Alva James "A.J." Flynn. Bertha had one son and three grandchildren also living in the area. She was a member of Gravely Memorial United Methodist Church, Credit Professionals of Spartanburg, as well as administrative Professionals of Spartanburg. She enjoyed reading and swimming and caring for her pet dog Scooter.

Susan Anderson
Social Director

Nickname "Sunshine" or "Trouble" (because she won't write her biography!)

Vivian O'Dell
Aftercare Specialist

Mrs. O'Dell was born in the York County South Carolina town of Clover, and moved to Spartanburg in 1952. She attended Furman University and Converse College. She is a graduate of the National Foundation of Funeral Service School of Management for Ladies in Funeral Service. Vivian began her work at Floyd's in 1963. She and her husband William M. "Bill" O'Dell have one daughter, and are members of Bethel United Methodist Church. Vivian is a active member of the Spartanburg County Republican Women's Club. She received the 2006 Ellen Lanier Republican Woman of the Year Award. She is also a member of he Credit Professionals International. Mrs. O'Dell assists families with business matters, such as processing insurance claims, Veterans Claims for Burial Benefits, Social Security Benefits, assistance with Probate Court procedures, and other matters as they present themselves.

Robin Price
Aftercare Specialist

Robin was born in Johnstown, PA and was raised in Buies Creek, NC. She moved to the Spartanburg area in 1985. She has been with Floyd's since 2001. She and her husband Vernon L. "Roy" Price and her son Ryan live just inside the Cherokee County Line.  She is a member of Spartanburg First Baptist Church, where she can often be found playing the harp during worship services. She along with her husband Roy on violin and Ryan on oboe often provide entertainment for a variety of events. Robin's duties at Floyd's consists of ordering certified copies of death certificates and notifying families upon their arrival, assists with filing life insurance and Social Security claims, as well as advising families in regards to probate court. She and her family share their home with 2 cats, 4 birds, and 3 fish.

Pat Brown
Administrative Assistant

Pat was born in Clifton, SC and is a graduate of Cowpens High School. She later attended Spartanburg Technical College. Pat is the widow of Donald M. Brown and has three children and four grandchildren. She is a member of Westside Baptist Church in Cowpens where she is an active member of the church choir. Pat's job plays a vital role in assisting our funeral directors with such things as preparing Memorial Folders, securing military rites for our deceased veterans, as well as notifying ministers, musicians, hairdressers, etc. Pat enjoys traveling and collecting post cards as well as Dickens Houses at Christmas time. Pat also assists in our accounting department and is one of our Video Tribute "producers".

Becky Mayes
Payroll Department

Becky was born in Petersburg, Va., and was a graduate of Hopewell High School Hopewell, Va. in 1970. She moved to Spartanburg in 1983 and after graduating from Spartanburg Technical College joined the Staff at The J.F. Floyd Mortuary in 1986. Becky  enjoys line dancing and landscaping.