Mrs. Florine D. Suggs

The souls of those who do the will of the Lord and inspire others along the way are transferred from a realm of wonderful interactions to one of beautiful memories" (Plato). The Lord received the undying spirit of Florine Johnson Davidson Suggs on the afternoon of August 15,2013. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend. Florine was born to the family of the late Will and Bertha Looney Johnson on January 6, 1931, in Memphis, Tennessee, growing up in a God-fearing and loving family with four sisters and one brother. She confessed Jesus Christ as her personal Savior at an early age, attending the Little John and the Pleasant Grove Baptist Churches. She received her for": mal education from the Millington/Woodstock Public School System. Florine was married to the late Reuben Davidson. In 1956 she,along with her children, Eddie Romay and the late Charles Edward moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to be near her mother arid other family members. Upon her arrival, Florine joined New Hope Mis-. sionary Baptist Church under the pastorate of the late Reverend R.L. Lathan. Her faithful devotion to Christianity led her to act-serving and participating as a Courtesy Teller, a member of Sunday School Class #5, Bible Study Class, and Vacation Bible School helper. Additionally, Florine served on the Nurses' Guild, having been elected president for several terms. She was also a member and officer of the A.W.Briggs Health Unit for the State of Wisconsin. Florine was a baker in the food service department of the Tasty Town Restaurant at Gimbels Department Store. Determined to improve her food preparation skills, Florine enrolled in classes at Milwaukee Area Technical College and the Culinary Arts Department of the Electric Company. She received numerous awards for her delicious baking. During the early 1960s, Florine met and married her soul mate and the love of her life, Clarence E. Suggs. They remained inseparable for over 49 years. Florine's passion and gift of serving and helping others motivated her to become a volunteer in the Milwaukee Public School system, serving as Parent-Teacher Association president. Title I representative and with the Boy Scouts of America. She also worked for the Milwaukee County Election Commission for eighteen years as a Poll Worker. Florine's love of.family and people, especially children knew no bounds. Aunt Flo, as she was affectionately called, was devoted to her family. Truly believing in family unity, Flo- rine was a living example of how family should love, forgive, support and work together. She encouraged her family and countless others to strive for personal and academic excellence. She led by example as 'mother', counselor, chef/baker, caregiver, playmate, baby- sitter, chauffeur, confidant and encourager for family members and friends. Willingly sharing her resources with those in need, Florine made countless friends from all walks of life. To know her, was to love her. Florine was preceded in death by her father and mother, Will and Bertha; sisters, Liza, Earline and Samella; brother, Earnest; and son, Charles Edward. Her fond memories will forever be cherished in the hearts of many including: devoted husband, Clarence; beloved daughter, Reverend Eddie Romay Rogers; dear sister, Dorothy Bradford; dependable brother-in-law, David Suggs; (Bobbie) Suggs; cherished grandchildren: Danyale (Richard) Bumpers, Quentin Roberts, Tschombe Davidson, Sterling (LeKeisha) Roberts, and Nyerere Davidson; ten adorable great-grandchildren; nephews, nieces, cousins, wonderful God-children, Cynthia Cone and Marilyn Wade; loyal friends in both the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church; and the St. Matthew Christian Methodist Episcopal Church Families.

Mrs. Florine D. Suggs

January 6, 1931 - August 15, 2013