Racine, WI ~~Laura (Flora Lee) L. Townsend was born January 21, 1942 in Taylor, MS to the late Nathaniel and Elnora (nee: Martin) Jones, Sr. Laura was a faithful member of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, serving under Bishop Lawrence L. Kirby until the Lord called her home. She was united in marriage to Junior Townsend on April, 22, 1976.
There was never a stranger Flora Lee met that she didn't have encouraging words for. She believed in the power of prayer and was a mighty prayer warrior in her prayer group. She was a master gardener with a green thumb capable of growing just about anything. She was a loving mother and grandmother and a faithful wife. Whatever her hands found to do, that is what she did to the glory of the Lord. She would go out of her way to help others when they were in need. Flora also loved to sing. She sang with her family group, The Jones Sisters for over 20 years!
She leaves to cherish her memory: her loving husband of 40 years, Junior Townsend, two daughters; Cherel (Frederick) Hyatt, Alisa (Randy) Cameron both of Racine, WI, three sons; Tony Jones of St. Paul, Minnesota, Douglas (Annie) Fitzpatrick of Mississippi, Darnell Brumby of Racine, WI, three sisters; Navalla (Bishop John C.) Williams, Emma Jones, and Mary Jones all of Racine, WI, two brothers; Earl (Victoria) Jones and Currie Jones, both of Racine, WI, six grand children; Sherel (Jerry) Cornett, LaVosha Jones, Dexter Jones, Caleb Cameron, Josh Cameron and Zacharias Hyatt, nine great-grandchildren, and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Nathaniel and Elnora Jones, sisters; Martha Fondren, Betty Gamell, Catherine Jones and Mabel Jones, brothers; Nathaniel Jones Jr, Jack Jones, Perry Jones and Tommie Jones, and brother-in-law, J.C. Jones.
Her Homegoing Celebration will be held on Wednesday, July 6th, 11:00am, at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 1123 Center St, Bishop Lawrence L. Kirby, Host Pastor. Pastor Jerry Cornett will be the Eulogist. Visitation will be at the church from 10:00am until the time of service. Interment will take place at Graceland Cemetery.
"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father wihich is in heaven." – Matther 5:16
Debra Turner says
Sorry for the loss of Flora. She was a amazing woman of God. May God watch over the family as you go thru this grieving time. Turner, Billups,Billy Jackson.
Marilyn Pearson says
My heart goes out to y’all sis Flora was an awesome woman who love the Lord her work is done on this side take your rest my sis even though you will be deeply miss we do know that you are in GOD’S hands
Marlene Hiler says
I am so sorry for your loss my prayers go out to the family may god give you all strength in your time of sorrow she will be missed but not forgotten always had a smile.God Bless (Marlene Hiler & Family).
The Way family says
Sorry for your loss may God be with you in your time of sorrow.
Carolyn Price says
We will miss your beautiful smile, and your loving personality. With Love. Carolyn
Sherry Tucker (Mitchell) says
I just want to extend y heartfelt love, thoughts and prayers to the Family. Flora was a beautiful person both inside and out, she was a real sweetheart! Sing on in that Heavenly Chorus Flora!
Eddie & Cindy Martin says
The world just lost a sweet & loving person. Her sweet little smile whenever you saw her will never be forgotten.
Our condolences.
Tammi McCright says
I will miss the sweet,sweet spirit of Sister Townsend sitting near me at our Sunday Worship. I have been fervently praying for her family and will continue to do so.
Michelle (Shelly) Ortwein says
Very sorry to hear of the loss of our good family friend Flora. We loved her and found the ceremony at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church a fabulous testimony to her love of God and her family.
Orty Ortwein says
Flora was an amazing woman. She used to look after me when I was a kid and treated me like I was one of her own. Even as I got older she kept asking about me and how I was doing. She was a very caring woman and the world could always use more like her.
RIP Flora!