Florence Gloretha was born in Shreveport, Louisiana and grew up in Tyler, Texas. In her teens, her family moved to San Pedro, CA. She settled in Wilmington, Ca.
She attended Canaan Church of God in Christ under the leadership of Elder Winston Dowthard, where she accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and was baptized. Florence had 12 children; six boys and six girls. Four of the twelve preceded her in death and her Husband.
She leaves to cherish her loving memories with eight children, four boys and four girls, son-in-laws and daughter-in-laws, a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, one brother and two sisters, followed by nieces, nephews, and friends.