Christine Virginia Isgett Floyd

Christine (Chris) Virginia Isgett Floyd, age 88, Raleigh, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2026. Born on June 23, 1938, she was the daughter of Joseph Legrand Isgett and Gertrude Ozella Burrows Isgett of Pamplico, South Carolina.

She grew up in Pamplico and graduated from Pamplico High School. Soon after, she married Joseph Bernard Floyd and together they made their home in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Chris devoted much of her working life to serving others. She spent the majority of her career with Vocational Rehabilitation Services as a state employee. After retiring, she returned to work with the North Carolina General Assembly, where she continued working for an additional twelve years. Her commitment to helping others extended far beyond her career, as she generously volunteered through her church and in many other capacities.

A woman of quiet strength and gentle spirit, Chris was soft-spoken, kind, loving, supportive and a faithful friend. Her Christian faith was an important part of her life, and she was deeply involved in her church and it's ministries.

Chris found her greatest joy in her family. Her world revolved around her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Family holidays and dinners were especially meaningful to her. Chris was an excellent baker and cook! She treasured every opportunity to gather around the table with those she loved. Many happy memories were made in the kitchen, where food was one of the ways she showed her love.

Chris was also an avid gardener and found great pleasure in tending to her flowers and plants. Her many talents and hobbies included quilting, sewing, calligraphy and making homemade bread. She loved creating things with her hands and sharing the fruits of her work with others. She especially looked forward to returning home for her high school class reunions and maintaining those lifelong friendships.

Chris was preceded in death by her beloved son, Joseph Bernard Floyd Jr.; her parents, Joseph Legrand Isgett and Gertrude Ozella Burrows Isgett; and her siblings, Legrand Isgett, Delbert Isgett, Dorothy Isgett Poole, Gloria Isgett Lewis and Bobby Isgett.

She leaves behind a loving family who will carry her memory in their hearts, including her daughters, Karen Lynn Floyd Heavner; Beverly Floyd Deane and her husband,Tommy; and Christy Floyd King and her husband Tim.

Chris is also survived by her grandchildren, David Medlin and his wife, Julie; Ashley Deane and her husband, Garrett; Anna Miskelly and her husband Robert; Wes Heavner and his wife, Madison; Hayden King; Hudson King; also her great-grandchildren, Jillian, Lake, McKenna, Emily, Charlotte, and Maisie.

She is also survived by her siblings, Janice Isgett Baggett; Leonard Isgett; Martha Jo Isgett Sutton and her husband Mike; and Sybil Isgett Caraway Fields and her husband Vince; as well as many beloved nieces, nephews, extended family members and dear friends.

Chris will be remembered for her gentle heart, quiet kindness, unwavering faith and the love she gave so freely to her family and friends. She leaves behind a legacy of love found in family gatherings, homemade meals, beautiful gardens, handmade quilts, shared laughter and countless acts of kindness. Above all, she will be remembered as a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, who made each one of them feel deeply loved.

Visitation will be held Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Aversboro Road Baptist Church in Garner, North Carolina. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the church. A private graveside service for the family will follow.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Chris's honor to the Alzheimer's Association , P.O. Box 96011, Washington DC 20090-6011