Floris Wilbon Obituary

A resident of Baton Rouge, she died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2011, at The Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice. She was 66 and a native of Plaquemine. Visiting at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 401 S. 22nd St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802, on Saturday, Feb. 12, from 11 a.m. until religious service at noon, conducted by Brother Thomas Jones. Interment in Southern Memorial Gardens. Survived by her daughters, Valorie and husband Ronald Norman, of Gonzales, Tammy and husband Wendell Thomas, Katherine and husband Joseph Williams, and Angela Mitchell, all of Baton Rouge; sons, Joseph III and wife Jessica Mitchell, and Oscar Jr. and wife Delicia Wilbon, all of Baton Rouge; sisters, Sadie Thomas, of Plaquemine, Helena P. Hill, of Oakland, Calif., and Cora Taylor, of Los Angeles; brothers, Kernell Brown, of Oakland, and Louis Jr. and wife Annie Brown, of Plaquemine; 13 grandchildren, Keith, Bianca, Vondretta, Rayfel, De'marcus, Tamar, Ashton, Paris, Tierini, Da'vanta, Ja'Kouri, Atalya and Olivia; 16 great-grandchildren; and nephews, Lester and wife Joyce Thomas, and Christopher B. Thomas. Preceded in death by her parents, Louis Sr. and Louella Brown; daughter, Jeannell Brown; two sisters, Mary and Geraldine; four brothers, Lionel, William, Leadell and Spedale Brown; and nephew, Grelyn Thomas. She graduated from Iberville High School on May 30, 1962. Services entrusted to Desselle Funeral Home, (225) 383-8891.

Published by The Advocate on Feb. 11, 2011.
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My heart aches for you and your family during this time. Your mother was such an amazing person and she will truly be missed. My condolences.

Salaris & Karen Butler and Family

Kaen Butler

February 16, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family of Ms. Floris. I truly enjoyed the time I was able to be her nurse. She will truly be missed.

Deidre Harrison

February 12, 2011

May God wrap his arms around the Family and provide them in their time of need with the strength and understanding to help them through this time of sorrow.A Mother's love will always be with you. Love You All. Andrews& Robinson Family.

Cynthia Robinson

February 12, 2011

FLORIS'S FAMILY,
PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY, MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYER WILL FOEVER LINGER. WHEN I WAS A CHILD, I JUST KNEW SHE WAS GOING TO BE MY AUNT. "BOOMIE"

VALENCIA Y. SMITH

February 12, 2011

To Val:

May the Lord comfort you and your family.

Diane Coco

February 12, 2011

"To Val's family & loved ones: may the Comforter who is full of comfort at all times impart to you all you need in your time of grief. Todd & Cassandra King (Killeen, Texas)

February 11, 2011

I loved this lady as much as I loved her daughter (Jeannell). You guys will always be in my prayers. May GOD bless the entire family. -Neicey-

Frederick and Lorraine Davis

February 11, 2011

WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY

LYNETTE GREEN COX

February 11, 2011

Val, and Family, You have our deepest sympathy. May the Lord be your comfort. Keep your eyes on the prize, which is in Christ Jesus, you are in our prayers. Mr. And Mrs. John Brandon Jr.

February 11, 2011

Val,May God keep you in his care.
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you.
The Gibbs Family.

February 11, 2011

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