Marjorie "Marge" Floyd

Marjorie “Marge” Floyd, 83, of Canyon, passed away on April 15, 2022. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Saturday April 23, 2022 at University Church of Christ in Canyon with Minister David Lough and Minister Bob Shepard officiating. Marge will be available for viewing on Friday April 22, 2022 from 12:00 – 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Rowley Funeral Home.

Marge was born on December 27, 1938 in Morton, Texas to Samuel and Christine Sexton.

After growing up on the family farm in Cochran County and while attending Littlefield High School during her senior year, she married William “Bill” Floyd on April 16, 1957. While stationed in San Diego, California with the US Navy, Bill and Marge became the proud parents of Anita on March 29, 1958, and after returning to Texas, they welcomed their second child, Barbie, to the family on March 21, 1963.

After living in Amherst, Midland, and Canyon, Bill and Marge made their home in Sunray, TX for 38 years. They moved back to Canyon in 2010.

During her career, Marge worked as a secretary for Maxus Energy before retiring after nineteen years with the company. She was a devoted member of the Sunray Church of Christ and the University Church of Christ in Canyon. Marge enjoyed touring the United States with her husband on their Harley Davidson motorcycle, camping with her family and friends, and reading. She loved her family, and treasured her seven great grandchildren.

Marge was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Bill Floyd in 2016.

Survivors include her two daughters, Anita Brassfield of Panhandle, and Barbie Clugy and husband Glen of Canyon. Six grandchildren, Drew Brassfield and wife Cindy of Panhandle, Kacie Brassfield of Amarillo, Kyler Brassfield of Amarillo, Abby Brassfield of Amarillo, Shayla Hoskins and husband Jared of Amarillo, and Stephanie Coyne and husband Stephen of Samnorwood, TX. Seven great grandchildren, Audree, Kaylee, and Chisum Brassfield; Brecken and Kaysen Hoskins; and Saige and Waylon Coyne.

The family requests that any memorials in Marge’s name be made to Buffs For Christ, WT Box 60504 Canyon, TX 79016.