Ruth Waisner Floyd's Obituary
Ruth Waisner Floyd, 98, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, February 27, 2026.
A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Poplin Grove Baptist Church with Pastor Delane Burris officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until 2:45 p.m. prior to the service at the church.
Born May 30, 1927, in Stanly County, Ruth was the daughter of the late William Thomas “W.T.” Waisner and Virginia Bean Waisner. She devoted her life to her family and was a woman of remarkable strength and determination. A talented seamstress by trade, Ruth was known for her strong spirit, independence, and unwavering sense of purpose. She dearly loved her children and grandchildren and found great joy in cooking, baking, and caring for those she loved. She also took pride in working outdoors, tending her yard and garden with the same dedication she showed in every area of her life.
She is survived by her sons, Ronnie Nicholson (Belinda) of Albemarle and Eugene Mangum (Hiroko) of Michigan; her grandchildren, Gabriel Nicholson (Amanda), Daniel Nicholson, Seth Nicholson (Candace), Amy Mangum, Andrea Barefoot, Justin Laughton, and David Floyd; her great-grandchildren, Destiney Nicholson (Casey), Macie Nicholson, and Asher Nicholson and Noah Barefoot; and her sister, Wilma Hatley.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Joe Nicholson, her second husband, Alonzo Mangum, her third husband, James Floyd, her son, David Floyd, her daughter, Shirley Nicholson, step-daughter Sue Laughton, step-son Raymond Laughton and five sisters and five brothers
The family extends their sincere gratitude to the staff of Tillery Compassionate Care for the compassionate care and support shown to Ruth during her declining health.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Tillery Compassionate Care, 960 North First Street, Albemarle, NC 28001.
Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care is honored to serve the Floyd family.
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