Alice Ann Floyd Barge passed away peacefully on November 2, 2025, at the age of 98. Born on May 20, 1927, in Pulaski, Tennessee, she was the daughter of Carson Franklin and Sarah Campbell Vaughan. She moved to Nashville at age 10 and attended Eakin Elementary, Calvert Middle School, and Hillsboro High School before graduating from Ward Belmont in 1944.
Alice Ann attended Vanderbilt University, graduating in 1948 with a degree in Mathematics, and later completed post-graduate coursework in Education at George Peabody College and Tennessee State University. During her time at Vanderbilt, she was a proud member of Alpha Omicron Pi sorority and served as President her junior and senior years. It was also at Vanderbilt that she met the love of her life, William Oliver Floyd, Jr. The two married on November 23, 1950, and began a life of devotion to family, faith, and community.
She was a faithful member of First Presbyterian Church for over 70 years, where she worshipped, served, and nurtured lifelong friendships rooted in her deep Christian faith.
While raising four children, Alice Ann began a long and meaningful teaching career, touching the lives of countless students at Richland Elementary, Julia Green, Hillwood Presbyterian Preschool, St. George’s, and finally at the Oak Hill School.
She was an active member of many organizations, including the Singing Hills Garden Club, Daughters of the American Revolution, Centennial Club, Ladies’ Hermitage Association, and Ward Belmont Alumnae Advisory Committee.
Alice Ann was deeply passionate about nature and conservation. She dedicated three decades to the Horticultural Society of Middle Tennessee, serving as President from 1993 to 1995. She chaired the beloved Trees of Christmas in 1989 and later the Society’s 75th Anniversary Tour of Gardens in 2006. In recognition of her longstanding service, she was scheduled to receive the Horticultural Society’s Award of Merit later this month.
She was also instrumental in the establishment of the Metropolitan Tree Board in 1985 and served on the Nashville Tree Foundation from its inception in 1986. In 2009, her lifelong dedication to trees and conservation was honored nationally when President Barack Obama awarded her the prestigious President’s Call to Service Award.
Alice Ann was preceded in death by her parents; her godparents, Frank and Martha Shuler; her husband, W.O. Floyd, Jr.; her second husband, Daniel Barge, Jr.; her brother, Billy Vaughan (Becky); her son, W.O. Floyd lll; and her stepdaughter, Marianne Wightman (Bob).
She is survived by her son, Frank Floyd (Linda); her daughters, Felice Oldacre (Bill) and Allison Bhandari (Nick); her stepsons, Daniel Barge lll (Susan) and Tommy Barge; and her stepdaughters, Nancy Summers, Betty Primm and Sally Hawley. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren who adored her.
The family will forever remember her best friend, Laddie Neil, who recently preceded her in death. They also extend their heartfelt gratitude to her beloved caregivers: Donza White, Beliyou Kebede, Sheila Hall, Tiffany White, and Bridgette Bunch.
Alice Ann was devoted to her faith, her family, and her friends. Those who knew and loved her will carry her memory and continue to draw inspiration from her grace, strength, and generous spirit.
Visitation will be held at First Presbyterian Church on Thursday, November 6th, at 10:00am, with the service to follow at 11:00am. Burial will take place afterward at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/nashville-tn
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Presbyterian Church, the Horticultural Society of Middle Tennessee (HSMT), Nashville Tree Foundation or a charity of your choice.
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