Marlee Floyd-Willingham, 25, of Port Neches, died Wednesday, January 1, 2014, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 22, 1988, to Jeri Peet Floyd and Ronald Edward Floyd, in Houston, and had been a lifelong resident of this area. Marlee was a registered nurse for Memorial Hermann Baptist Hospital, Beaumont. She enjoyed playing soccer and traveling. Marlee will be remembered as a giving and selfless person who had a constant unfailing love for her husband, David, as he did for her.
Survivors include her husband of two years, David Willingham; parents, Jeri and Ronnie Floyd; sister, Madison Floyd; mother-in-law, Tracey Babcock of Bridge City; grandparents, Carole and J.D. Peet, and Billie Floyd, all of Port Neches; grandmother-in-law, Mary Jo Lamb of Beaumont; and a host of other relatives and friends. She will especially be missed by her faithful four legged companions, Rocco and Tank.
She is preceded in death by her grandfather, Ira Floyd, Jr.; father-in-law, Brian Babcock; and grandfather-in-law, Rodney Lamb.
A gathering of Marlee’s family and friends will begin at 5:00 p.m., with her funeral service to follow at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, January 4, 2014, at Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland. A family committal will be held at Oak Bluff Memorial Park, Port Neches.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Marlee Floyd-Willingham Scholarship Fund at any Neches Federal Credit Union referencing account number 892-7.
