CLERICAL:
These full time employees provide the behind the scene support for the funeral service operation; they file the forms and authorizations, publish obituary notices and death certificates, process contracts, insurance policies and other documents that are required on a daily basis. They are knowledgeable of government benefits and probate procedures.

The following individuals comprise our administrative and clerical staff.

David Holder, Staffs Greenlawn Chapel
David and his wife Toni have worked for the Floyd family since the '70s when David was first hired by Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.

Jane Rowland
Jane is a native of Greenville, SC, but has lived in Spartanburg all her life. She is a graduate of Anderson College and a 30 year member of the First Baptist Church of Spartanburg where she is a member of the Sanctuary Choir and serves on various committees within the church. She is also a Soup Kitchen volunteer. She has been employed at Floyd’s Mortuary since December 2001, and is responsible for obituary notices, cremation authorizations, and the preparation and submission of Death Certificates. Some of her special interests are genealogy, gardening, needlework, and collecting salt and pepper shakers.

Bertha Flynn
Bertha is a longtime employee of The J. F. Floyd Mortuary having come to Floyd’s in 1985. She was born in Spartanburg and now resides in the Boiling Springs area with her husband Alva James “A.J.” Flynn. Bertha has one son and three grandchildren also living in the area. She is a member of Gravely Memorial United Methodist Church, Credit Professionals of Spartanburg, as well as administrative Professionals of Spartanburg. She enjoys reading and swimming and caring for her pet dog Scooter.

Susan Anderson
Social Director
nickname "Sunshine" or "Trouble" (because she won't write her biography!)

Vivian O'Dell
Manages Post Service Activities
Mrs. O’Dell was born in the York County South Carolina town of Clover, and moved to Spartanburg in 1952. She attended Furman University and Converse College. She is a graduate of the National Foundation of Funeral Service School of Management for Ladies in Funeral Service. Vivian began her work at Floyd’s in 1963. She and her husband William M. “Bill” O’Dell have one daughter, and are members of Bethel United Methodist Church. Vivian is a active member of the Spartanburg County Republican Women’s Club. She received the 2006 Ellen Lanier Republican Woman of the Year Award. She is also a member of he Credit Professionals International. Mrs. O’Dell assists families with business matters, such as processing insurance claims, Veterans Claims for Burial Benefits, Social Security Benefits, assistance with Probate Court procedures, and other matters as they present themselves.


Robin Price
Assistant to Mrs. O'Dell
Robin was born in Johnstown, PA and was raised in Buies Creek, NC. She moved to the Spartanburg area in 1985. She has been with Floyd’s since 2001. She and her husband Vernon L. “Roy” Price and her son Ryan live just inside the Cherokee County Line.
She is a member of Spartanburg First Baptist Church, where she can often be found playing the harp during worship services. She along with her husband Roy on violin and Ryan on oboe often provide entertainment for a variety of events. Robin’s duties at Floyd’s consists of ordering certified copies of death certificates and notifying families upon their arrival, assists with filing life insurance and Social Security claims, as well as advising families in regards to probate court. She and her family share their home with 2 cats, 4 birds, and 3 fish.


Pat Brown
Pat was born in Clifton, SC and is a graduate of Cowpens High School. She later attended Spartanburg Technical College. Pat is the widow of Donald M. Brown and has three children and four grandchildren. She is a member of Westside Baptist Church in Cowpens where she is an active member of the church choir. Pat’s job plays a vital role in assisting our funeral directors with such things as preparing Memorial Folders, securing military rites for our deceased veterans, as well as notifying ministers, musicians, hairdressers, etc. Pat enjoys traveling, but also values her time at home with her pet, Peanut and collecting post cards as well as Dickens Houses at Christmas time. Pat also assists in our accounting department by reconciling pre-need and at-need contracts.

Sonya Parris
Executive Secretary

Sonya is a native of Chesnee, Sc where she graduated from Chesnee High School. Following High School she continued her studies at Winthrop University and USC Spartanburg, now known as USC-Upstate.
She is married to Mark Parris together they have three children. Sonya, along with her family are active members of Stateline Baptist Church where she often performs as an organist.

Al Hofmann
Controller

Al is a native of Vero Beach Florida and moved to the Upstate area shortly after graduation from University of South Carolina in 1970. He began his association with Floyd’s in December 1977.
He and his wife Carol Fersch Hoffman and daughter Robin Kennington are and have been active members of John Knox Presbyterian Church in Greenville. He enjoys gardening, flamework glass and racket ball. They have one cat as a family pet.

Michelle Harvey Smith
Assistant Controller/ Accounts Payable

Michelle is a lifelong resident of Spartanburg County. She is a graduate of Converse College with a BA in Accounting Business Administration and French. She, her husband Toy and two Children are members of Boiling Springs First Baptist Church She enjoys gardening, dancing, and spending time with her family chasing their cat Oliver and dog Bessie Lou.

Becky Mayes
Payroll

Becky was born in Petersburg, Va., and was a graduate of Hopewell High School Hopewell, Va. in 1970. She moved to Spartanburg in 1983 and after graduating from Spartanburg Technical College joined the Staff at The J.F. Floyd Mortuary in 1986.
Becky is Single and enjoys line dancing and landscaping.

Lorraine Lytle
Bookkeeper

A native of Brunswick, GA, Lorraine moved to Spartanburg Area in 1933. She graduated from Spartanburg High School in 1951 and began working with Floyd Cemeteries in 1965. She has one son Max A. Lytle, Jr. and is a member of Eastside Baptist Church. Since coming to Floyd’s Lorraine has served as Secretary and bookkeeper. She enjoys her Pomeranian, traveling and spending time with friends and family.