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In Memory

Flora Maxwell - Class Of 1999 VIEW PROFILE

Flora Maxwell

Flora Noreen Maxwell

April 24, 1981 ~ October 26, 2020 (age 39)

Flora Noreen Maxwell, 39, born April 24, 1981, in South Bend, Indiana to Carole Thompson and Bruce Maxwell. Flora was raised to love GOD, to trust, and to serve HIM with gladness! Growing up in Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, South Bend, Indiana.  Flora accepted the Lord as her Savior, sang in the mass choir, served in the youth group, and attended Sunday School. Flora was committed to family and understanding of her uniqueness in life. Flora enjoyed family fun times, especially during the holidays...OMG! Who will now make the crockpot greens & peach cobbler (lol)?

Flora graduated from Washington High School, South Bend, Indiana, attended Brown Mackie and went on to start her career in banking with Teachers Credit Union where she served until her passing.

Flora was blessed with three heartbeats whom she loved and adored greatly. As the dedicated mother of Erick Marsh, Brandon Yancey-Tates, and Blake Adam Maxwell, Flora (as petite as she was) would move mountains for her boys!! Truly there was no greater love. Flora fought a long and courageous battle with Lupus, and what a fighter she was. Through it all, she always had that beautiful smile on her face that would light up the whole room.

Flora leaves to cherish her memory 2 sons: Erick Marsh and Brandon Yancey-Tates; mother, Carole Franklin-Thompson; father, Bruce Allen Maxwell, maternal sisters Angela Stokes and Rochelle Frison; paternal sisters: Joi Maxwell-King, Camille (Nakia) Maxwell, Yvette Maxwell, Whitney Humphrey, and Shaunice Maxwell. Two sister-cousins: Schalisa (Rev. Terry) Tate and Flonita Maxwell. Maternal brother Rev. Jason (Rev. Felicia) Thompson Sr., paternal brothers include Derrick Maxwell, Ashley Humphrey, and Kyle (Heather) Maxwell. As well as maternal grandfather, Clarence (CJ) Franklin, paternal grandmother Florida Maxwell. Uncles: Michael (Jocelyn Torres Mancera) Franklin Sr., Dennis (Diane) Franklin, Kerry (special Aunt Deller Laney) Franklin, Aunt Lynne Franklin-Ortiz; Stepmother, Minnie Maxwell; and a host of family and friends who will also affectionately remember Flora as our beloved ‘Purple Butterfly’.

Awaiting Flora's heavenly arrival is son Blake; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Angeline Marie Franklin; paternal grandfather, Mr. Charles Maxwell; and aunt, Jacqueline Mitchell.

10/30/2021 EJS



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