Ms. Valeta A. “Shug” Floyd
December 31, 1971 – February 20, 2026
Ms. Valeta A. Floyd, affectionately known as “Shug,” departed this life peacefully on Friday, February 20, 2026. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and a cherished friend to all who knew her. Born in Rochester, NY, she was the beloved daughter of Bert Moore and Joyce Floyd.
Shug is predeceased by her sister, Janelle.
She leaves to honor her legacy: her son, Franklin Floyd; her daughter, Tavia Hines; four treasured grandchildren; her special aunt, Eloise Leonard; and a host of loving relatives and friends.
She leaves to honor her legacy: her son, Franklin Floyd; her daughter, Tavia Hines; four treasured grandchildren; her special aunt, Eloise Leonard; and a host of loving relatives and friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 14th at 3:00 PM, with visitation from 2:00–3:00 PM, at Dierna Funeral Home. Interment will be private.
The family invites you to share messages of love and remembrance below as they celebrate the life of their beloved Shug.
The family invites you to share messages of love and remembrance below as they celebrate the life of their beloved Shug.
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Love u so much mom may u rest in paradise love u queen 🤞🏾🤞🏾😍💕😍💕🥺🥺😍😢💕
Your soul is now at rest. Love 💕 you.
Shug is forever in our hearts. Always looked out for others and would give you her last.she’s a rare Gem. Rest Easy 🙏🏾
Me and shug go back the teenager years when we were in a group home together boy me and her used to laugh so hard and have so much fun and years went on I seen her downtown at the building and we just started talking like we never departed from each other she has a truly good heart and she is truly going to be missed my condolence to you and the family🙏🏾❤️
I’m so sorry to hear that she has passed away I knew her for many years she always had a given heart Rip praying for her family 🙏
Ms Valeta will definitely be missed. Her smile and laugh was contagious. RIP
Sorry for your loss. She’s a very nice person.I used to hang out where when she lived here at 125 saint paul
I look at shug as a auntie every since I meet her she was kind, funny,& real & didn’t take no shit from no one & she will let you have it…I luv 💜 ya auntie rest easy.. 🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️ always forever in my heart 💜💜💜💜💜
Valeta, I miss you so much. Much love to the Family. RIP Vee.
Shug is sorely missed she was one of Ghost Town finest. Rest easy and fly high !!!!
Rest easy boo gon but never will be forgotten
Damn VALETA WE WERE BEST FRIENDS IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. WE ROCKED THE WHOLE ELEMENTARY TOGETHER. I WILL DEFINITELY MISS YOUR UNTIL WE UNITED AGAIN.
That was my friend
GONE TOO SOON
Words cant describe the loss my BestFriend, felt
Saying farewell to you,
But heaven chose to to give you wings
And now its time you fly..,
I wish that you two could have more time together,
That GOD let you stay,
forever would not be long enough
But one day would be great
I LOVE U MOM AND I LOVE YOU BFF
#TSF