Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Mamie Lee Floyd of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 will be held Saturday, August 29th, 11:00 a.m., at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 3005 E. Ellicott Street, Rev. Dr. T.W. Jenkins, pastor with Rev. Bruce Bryant, officiating. Interment will be in Orange Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Mamie Lee Floyd "Mama Floyd" answered God's summons and left this world of sin, sorrow and pain for God's eternal home. She was the second oldest daughter born to the late Roy and Rosevelt Allen on April 1, 1933 in Falmouth, Florida (Suwannee County). Mamie confessed Christ as her personal Savior at an early age at Peter's Grove Baptist Church in Falmouth, Florida. She moved to Tampa, Florida in 1951 and joined New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, under the leadership of the late Reverend John Willis. A woman after God's heart and a bold soldier, Mamie was actively and intricately involved in spreading the Good News of the Gospel. Mamie gave her time, gifts and talents to the uplifting of God's Kingdom through her service at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church and in the community. She was one of the founding members of the Senior Day Mission Ministry. Mamie was also a dedicated member of the Deaconess Board, Adult Choir, Food Bank, Culinary and Membership Committees and a Sunday School teacher. Additionally, Mamie contributed her expertise in the Youth Department for over 25 years. Mamie never met a stranger, her helping hands became an extension of her heart and home as she was always ready and willing to feed and help anyone in need. She always had a heart to serve and encouraged others to do the same. Mamie attended classes at University of South Florida, Hillsborough Community College, Saint Petersburg College and Florida A and M University and mastered the discipline of Early Childhood Development. Mamie began her professional career as a caregiver on July 17, 1952 at the Helping Hand Day Nursery and Kindergarten. She held the position of senior teacher for 43 years. During her tenure Mamie was awarded a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential in recognition of her outstanding work with children. In October, 1995 she retired from Helping Hand Day Nursery and Kindergarten. Mamie was united in holy matrimony to her high school sweetheart, Mr. Wesley C. Floyd, Sr. on November 24, 1951. To this union one daughter, Patricia and one son, Wesley Jr., were born. Mamie was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and siblings, Johnnie Mae Abrams, Verdell Allen, Lee O. Allen, Roy Allen, Jr., Brown Allen and Earnest Allen. Mamie leaves a legacy of love and cherished memories that will be forever embedded in the hearts of her family; two children: Patricia Sims (Earl) and Wesley Floyd, Jr.; five grandchildren: Kesha Sims, Earl Sims (Varona), Katrina Sims, Alexis Floyd and Joshua Floyd; four great grandchildren: Nyela, Kayla, Kiana and Ericka Sims of Miami, FL; one sister: Ruth Bryant of Tampa, FL; two brothers: Willie C. Allen of Tampa, FL, and Eugene Allen (Carolyn) of New York; nieces: Deloris Cherry, Yolanda Smith (Steven), Chandra Major of Tampa, FL, Sheila Bryant (Tyrone) of Maryland, Tia Allen of New York, and Teresa Williams (Patrick); nephews: Willie Cherry (Lisa), Earnest Cherry of Tampa, FL, Stevie Bryant of North Carolina, Charles Allen of Washington, DC., Eugene Allen, Jr., Orlando "Andre" Allen of New York, Thomas and Anthony Floyd of Live Oak, FL, Michael Floyd (Alberta) of Jacksonville, FL; devoted cousins: Gladys Washington, Butha Trimble, and Lula Mitchell; special friends: Mary Douglass, Louise Brown, Ira Mae Ellison, and Robert and Charlotte Green; and a host of other devoted family, friends and an entire community. Our lives have been richly blessed by Mamie Lee Floyd. We thank God for her life and the legacy she leaves. The visitation will be held at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church on Friday, August 28th from 6 to 8 p.m. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.