Fannie E. Floyd

   Mrs. Floyd was the wife of James Floyd Sr., former committeeman and mayor of Princeton Township. She was the daughter of the late George and Daisy Reeves.
   Born in Princeton, Mrs. Floyd attended the Witherspoon Street School for the Colored and Princeton High School. She graduated from Virginia State University in 1945 with a degree in English. After her return to Princeton, she was employed by the Educational Testing Service for over 20 years, working in the Test Production/Development Department as a proofreader.
   Like her husband, Mrs. Floyd was involved in a multitude of Princeton-area civic, social, charitable and religious organizations for over 50 years. Once stating that “I do things because I see a need,” she was involved in open-housing and equal-education issues. She was a member of the Princeton YWCA board of directors, a Planned Parenthood board member, a Cub Scout Den Mother, Churchwomen United member and Community House Surrogate Parent participant.
   Most recent involvements include the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund, McCarter Theater Associates Board, Princeton Nursery School, Princeton Community Democratic Organization and the Witherspoon/Jackson Neighborhood Association.
   Mrs. Floyd was also a dedicated member of Witherspoon Street Presbyterian Church and served as elder and deacon, as well as serving on many committees over the years.
   In June 2008, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd were honored by Princeton philanthropists William H. and Judy Scheide for the Floyds’ lifelong commitment to the local community by the funding of an endowment in the Floyds’ name to help the University Medical Center at Princeton to provide healthcare to the uninsured and underinsured.
   Mrs. Floyd is survived by her husband of 62 years, James Floyd Sr.; two sons, James Jr. and Michael of Princeton Borough; her sister, Catherine Reeves of Princeton Borough; a brother-in-law, Sam Floyd of Lawrence; a granddaughter, Isobel Allen-Floyd of Brooklyn, N.Y.; a niece, Joyce Reeves, and nephew, Duane Floyd, both of Trenton; and a number of extended family members. She will also be missed by a host of loyal friends.
   A brief graveside service will take place at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Princeton Cemetery. Friends are welcome to attend. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21, at Nassau Presbyterian Church, 61 Nassau St., Princeton, with a reception to follow.
   Donations in Mrs. Floyd’s memory may be sent to the Fannie E. Floyd Charitable Fund, c/o Witherspoon Street Presbyterian Church, and may be forwarded to Witherspoon Street Presbyterian Church, 112 Witherspoon St., Princeton, 08542.