Death notice for Florence Bernette Carey who passed away on October 25, 2024.
Born in 1930 to parents Raymond and Caroline Chestnut (née Sands). Florence grew up in Nassau, Bahamas, where she met her husband H. Michael Carey. They were married in 1950 and shared their lives in Nassau, working hard to build a foundation for their future shared life.
Florence was loved and appreciated by family and friends for her warmth and kind spirit. She was a lifelong member of Ebenezer Methodist Church and a cherished member of the Focus Group. After her children were grown, Florence followed her dream of owning her own business, establishing and running Florinda’s in Palmdale for over twenty years. Predeceased by her husband and siblings. Florence is survived by her children Raymond (Mary Jane), Helen (Chris), and Paul (Inna), grandchildren Chad, David, Thomas, Alan, Vera and Mark, seven great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. The family sends special thanks to friends Evelyn and Chris Sweeting. Donna, Lindy and Emily Wells, to caregivers Jofer Munoz. Dawn Bowe, and Betty Edwards, to Rev. Milton. Lightbourne and the Men’s fellowship Group all for their wonderful care and support over many years and, more recently. to Dr. Sanita Belgrave-King.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
