Karen Melissa Floyd "Judy", 58, of Tarboro NC, was born on October 26, 1966, to the late Sarah Mae and Amos Peaden. Karen was a loving and devoted mother and nanna. She loved her children, grandchildren and most of all her beloved Dumbo. Karen worked at Mayo Knitting Mill for 19 years as a mechanic. She has worked all her life to care for and make sure her family was well taken care of.

Karen is proceeded in death by her parents, Sarah Mae and Amos Peaden; sister, Patrica Lee; nephews, Michael Peaden and Mikey Joyner.

Karen is survived by her long-time spouse, Kenneth Ray Floyd; daughters, Amanda Mendoza and husband, Tony and Stacy Floyd, all of Tarboro NC; grandchildren, Shane and Lea Perdue of Tarboro NC; brothers, Jeffrey Peaden and Eugene Peaden of Tarboro NC, Craig Peaden and wife Wanda of Williamston NC, Bobby Peaden and wife Lisa of Old Sparta NC, Billy Peaden and wife Deanna of Manson NC, and her sister, Latoya Kohout and Husband Brad of Meridian MS, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Visitation on Friday, January 31, 2025, 11am -12:00pm

Celebration of Life Service to follow at 12:00 pm

Burial at family cemetery on Medford Rd. Lawrence NC