Ilene Margaret Mack Floyd

Ilene Margaret Mack Floyd Age 91 of Venice, FL passed away in her sleep at home in the early morning hours of February 2, 2020 where she joined her late husband in heaven of 69 years prior to his death December 10th, 2016. Ilene was born to her late parents, William and Kathryn Mack on March 12, 1928 in Detroit Michigan where she spent her childhood years along with her late older sister Jewel Marie Mack Luckett who settled in Northville, MI. After high school Graduation, she met the love of her life on a blind date and 6 months later they married on the 1st day of summer in 1947. Ilene, mother of 8 children was a homemaker in Fraser Michigan, where there was so much love, laughter and shared meals by anyone who knew her and the Floyd family. In the Fall of 1972, they made the move to Venice Gardens in Venice, FL after selling the family business which consisted of several Automotive Service Stations. Ilene worked alongside her husband and enjoyed the many endeavors of building homes (and credit goes to her for naming Rustic Road off of Knights Trail). She also enjoyed creating new businesses such as Network Videos and Zack’s Frozen Yogurt Stores from Venice to Bradenton in partnership with her husband. Ilene was a member of the Epiphany Cathedral and enjoyed volunteering with the various Women’s Clubs, Pop Warner Softball and Venice Vikings Football League thru the years, all while making lifelong friends through life’s journey. She, along with her husband and family enjoyed many years of what Venice, Nokomis and Laurel had to offer. They sampled Country living on Laurel Rd. where they enjoyed raising livestock & farm animals. Then years later, Ilene worked side by side with her husband as they developed some homes on the Bay in Nokomis and enjoyed many years of boating and fishing. Ilene loved to travel with her husband, family and friends throughout their lifetime and cherished the many road trips and vacations. At the age of 60 Ilene took up the game of golf where she and her husband were members of the Jacaranda Golf & Country Club when they downsized and changed their backyard view to a Golf Course. She surprised herself by hitting a hole in one while being on a golf league and continued to golf well into her 80’s. Several years later Ilene and her husband decided to move to the Villages, FL where she and her husband joined an RV Club and made new friends while traveling. When they weren’t traveling, she continued to stay active and joined the women’s golf league while there. After about 6 years Ilene and her husband returned to Venice, FL where they truly loved to be near their family. Ilene was a daughter and sister first. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and a great friend to so many! She was selfless, filled with a heart of GOLD and she will be truly missed by all! Survived by her 5 children; David W. Floyd, Daniel B. Floyd (wife Penny Floyd), Gerald S. Floyd, Janis M. Floyd Pierce (husband Larry Pierce) and Charles E. Floyd. Also, her 9 Grandchildren, Robert J. Floyd, Amanda M. Pierce, Susan I. Floyd Williams, Crystal K. Pierce, Jenelle M. Floyd, Sarah Floyd, William B Floyd, Garrett J. Floyd, Haylie M. Floyd, and 7 Great Grandchildren will cherish her memory. (Preceded in Death:) Her husband William B. Floyd, their 3 sons, Robert A. Floyd, William T. Floyd, Jeffrey C. Floyd, her sister Jewell M. Luckett and all who welcome her with open arms. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to Tidewell Hospice: 5955 Rand Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34238 (941) 552-7500 toll free 855-Tidewell https://tidewellhospice.org/home/giving/ A memorial gathering will be held Tuesday, February 18th at 10:15 am at Sarasota National Cemetery, 9810 State Road 72, Sarasota, FL 34241 with a Celebration of Life to follow from 11:30 – 2:30 pm at the Venetian Falls Club House located, 2001 Batello Dr., Venice, FL 34292

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Ilene Margaret Mack Floyd

March 12, 1928 - February 2, 2020