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3uta 25, 1898 Iag 20, 1985
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11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m.
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2:30 p.m.
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Florence Mabel Matthias was born on May 25,
1898 to John Matthew and Mary Margaret
Gumbs on the island of Anguilla. At eleven she
came to St. Thomas with her aunt, Ann Elizabeth
Richardson.
At an early age Miss Florence, as she was
affectionately known, developed a keen interest
in the culinary arts and demonstrated her
competence in this area to a high level of
proficiency.
Knowledge of Florence's expertise was widely
acclaimed and sought after by notable citizens in
the community. Among the many persons
privileged to experience and enjoy her exotic
dishes were: Axel Hoist, President of the Virgin
Islands National Bank; Albert E. Wharton,
President of the Virgin Islands National Bank. pre-
sently known as First Pennsylvania Bank; Hjalmar
Bang, Danish Consul: Catherine Lockhart; Mr. &
Mrs. Herbert Lockhart, Sr.; and Mrs. Gertrude
Dudley Melchoir. She retired in 1970,
Although Miss Florence's schedule was very
demanding, she nonetheless devoted con-
siderable time to Christchurch Methodist
Benevolent Society and St. Joseph- Lodge.
Particularly noteworthy was the warmth, love,
concern and affection she lavished on her
children, grand-children, other relatives and
neighborhood children.
Truly she was a servant of God whose labors
and trials are over. Florence, rest in thy Saviour's
joy.
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DAUGHTERS
Geraldine E. Connor
Mildred B. Petty
Sylvia Sprauve (New York)
Erma B. Sewer

SON
Antonio M. Benjamin
(Miami, FJ,

SISTER
Olive Illidge

COUSIN
Gwendolyn E. Kean

17 Grandchildren, 42 Great-Grandchildren
4 Great-Great-Grandchildren



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Sentences

Hymn ................... Amazing Grace
Prayers
Psalm 23
Scripture Reading
Hymn ............... Jesus I Have Promised
Eulogy .......... Mrs. Gwendolyn E. Kean
The Affirmation of Faith
Hymn .... Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah

Sermon ..................Rev. D. Sonaram
Prayers
Lord's Prayer
Hymn ... .................. O Happy Day
The Benediction









3ullitaraers

ANIONIO M. BENJAMIN

LESLIE A. HOWARD, SR.

LIONEL A. CONNOR, SR.

LIONEL A. CONNOR, JR.

LESMORE A. HOWARD

ROY A. HOWARD













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