Loretta Maxine Flowers

Loretta was born on April 9, 1937 to the parents of Earl and Louise Sawyer Williams. She is a third generation native of Winter Garden, Florida. She is a proud product of the public schools of Orange County, where she distinguished herself as a honor student. She received numerous awards for academic achievements and had the signal honor of representing her schools as Miss Winter Garden Junior High and Miss Jones High School respectively in 1954. Being blessed with an inquiring mind and a thirst for learning, were the keys that opened the way to many happy and successful years of schools. Loretta, later won the hearts of her teachers who recognized a special talent in her. Thy nurtured that talent and carefully tended to it until it blossomed . They were her role models. They were educators who brought out the best in their students. They excited the teacher that was born in her. After graduating from Jones High School, Loretta attended Florida A & M University, where she earned her Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education. Believing that education is a continuous process, Loretta furthered her training in graduate studies at Temple University, Florida Atlantic University of Florida, Stenson University, and the University of Central Florida. Loretta's career as an educator began at Phyllis Wheatley High School in September of 1959. Her experience in education have been rewarding, memorable, exciting, and varied. She taught all of the elementary grades except first. Loretta retired from Spring Lake Elementary School on May 23, 2001 having served as a top notch educator for 41 years. She was a life long member of Bay Street Church of God in Christ, which is now West Orlando Christian Center. She was the founder of the Mother Annie Lee Thompson Scholarship. Loretta's favorite saying was: "For all that I am or ever hope to be, I owe it all to Thee". Loretta transitioned on Tuesday, December 26, 2023. She was preceded in death by her father Earl Williams, her Mother Louise Sawyer Williams, her Husband, Willie Flowers and her Son Kenneth Flowers. Loretta is survived by: Her Loving Daughters L Jacquelyne Powell-Keith (Chester), Vanessa Powell, and Tammy Flowers; Grandchildren: Broderick Powell (Amy), Danielle Powell, Demetric Williams, Sr. (Emily); Artavious Williams (Thea) Hope Massey (Justin), Lloyd Donaldson, Cory Flowers, Kris Flowers, and Kiana Flowers; Great Grands; Dante Horne, Carvest Horne, Jackie Harris, Marleigh Williams, Demetric Williams, Jr. and Grace Williams; Sister in Law: Jewel Brady, Special Cousin; Barbara Johnson and a host of great great grands, and sorrowing friends.

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Loretta Maxine Flowers

April 9, 1937 - December 26, 2023