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Florence Bostic Brown MT. PLEASANT - Family, friends, teaching colleagues, and former students are invited to attend the Home-going services celebrating the life of Florence Bostic Brown, a faithful servant of God and dedicated educator, on Friday, December 21, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Olive Branch A.M.E. Church, 1734 Highway 17 North, Mt. Pleasant, S.C., 29464. Mrs. Brown will be laid to rest in the church cemetery. A service of wake will be held on Thursday, December 20, 2012. East Cooper Chapter #365, Order of Eastern Stars will perform rites on Thursday, December 20 at 6:00 p.m. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Mrs. Brown was born on December 12, 1917, in Mt. Pleasant, S.C. After celebrating her 95th birthday, Mrs. Brown peacefully slept away to heavenly worship on Sunday morning, December 16, 2012. Florence Bostic Brown was the youngest child of the late James Bostic and Florence Wigfall Bostic. She was preceded in death by her sister, Mrs. Julia Bostic Simmons and her brother, Mr. William "Sonny" Bostic. Mrs. Brown was an honor graduate of Laing High School in Mt. Pleasant. She is a graduate of Avery Normal Institute in Charleston, S.C. and Allen University in Columbia, S.C. Mrs. Brown was a teacher in Charleston County Schools. In 1983, Mrs. Brown retired after 42 years in the classroom - the longest record of service in the Charleston County School District. Over her career, Mrs. Brown received numerous accolades for her teaching accomplishments, and recently was honored as one of Charleston's Legendary Teachers by the Women's Resource Project. Memories of Mrs. Brown will be cherished by her daughter, Rosalind R. Rivers; granddaughter, Faith Rivers James, Esq. and her husband, Perry James; granddaughter, Angel Payton Harmon; great-grandchildren, Haley and Terence Harmon, Jr.; sister-in-law, Mrs. Mary Alice Bostic and a host of nieces and nephews. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.palmettomortuary.com Professional Services By: THE PALMETTO MORTUARY, INC., 1122 Morrison Drive, Charleston, SC 29403. Office: 843.727.1230. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Dec. 18 to Dec. 19, 2012.

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January 8, 2013

With condolences to the family of Ms. Florence Bostic Brown. May the Lord carry you through this difficult time. God bless.

Olivia F.

Trudy Carnahan

December 24, 2012

I am so sorry to read of Mrs. Brown`s passing. She was a precious, sweet lady. I admired her love for her students. I was one of the first grade teachers who had a room down the hall from her. I shared our day of retirement. She was a little humorus..On that day she gave me a pretty apron with printing on the front that said "Semi- Retirement and
'Semi- Impossible." I still have it.
She was a friend to all and always had a smile. Her students will always remember and admire her, as do I. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.

cfinn

December 24, 2012

May I offer my condolences by saying that God will comfort those who are broken at heart he tells us that" I will by no means leave you nor by any means forsake you".

Gail Bunkum

December 23, 2012

All my prayers are with you,My family and I are here if you ever need us.
Love forever and always
Gail

Edwina J. Bostic

December 21, 2012

I am honored to have known Aunt Florence and humbled by the many accolades she received as an educator. She will continue to inspire me through the legacy she left behind. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Bernice and Samuel Beckett, Sr.

December 21, 2012

To the Brown and Rivers Family, I am so sorry for you lost. May you know Peace is int he calmness of her beautiful smile.There will be no more Pain just asweet sleep.

Michael & Sonja Jefferson

December 20, 2012

Mrs. Rivers and family, may the Lord give you peace during this difficult time. Mrs. Brown will be missed by us...we are keeping you in our thoughts and lifted up in prayer.
Our deepest sympathy,

William & Bessie Gathers

December 20, 2012

Mrs. Rosalind R. Rivers & Family,

You are in our thoughts and prayers as you grieve your loss. May God Bless you and keep you close in your time of sadness.

You have our deepest sympathy.

Consuela Drayton

December 20, 2012

To the Rivers and Brown Familes: My deepest sympathy are with you as you prepare the homegoing of your loved one. May the Lord continue to bless you.

December 20, 2012

Dear Rivers and Brown Families,
"Trust in God with all thine hearts and lean not to your understanding." He, who is the God of the Universe,will see you through this as well as any future trials and tribulations. He will keep you in perfect peace.
You have our heartfelt sympathy.
Rev. & Mrs. Elijah H. Smalls, Jr.

Shirley Ann Patton&Betty Manigault

December 19, 2012

Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.

Athena Mcfadden

December 19, 2012

Dear Soror Rosalind. You are in my prayers as you go through this time. I love you dearly. Remember God is the master of our lives and he will be with you. I will see you soon. Love. Soror Athena Mcfadden

Lisa James

December 19, 2012

My condolences to the family. May God bring you peace as you remember your loved one during this time.

Erica Grate-Simmons

December 19, 2012

To the Rivers Family,

My deepest sympathy are with you in your time of loss, esp during the holidays. Words cannot express how I felt this week. Ms. Brown was a sweet and genuine person, that I respected and will truly miss.

Victor / Charlotte Smalls & Family

December 18, 2012

To Mrs Rivers; Faith; Angel and the extended family of Mrs. Brown. My family and I pray God's peace upon you. Though your hearts may now pain with sorrow, place your hope and trust in the only "One" who can see you through your tomorrows.

Deloris Nesbitt Johnson

December 18, 2012

My prayers and thoughts are with you. May God provide you the strength you need to cope with your loss.

December 18, 2012

May God give each of you the strength you need to endure your bereavement. Remember He will not put more on you than you can bear. It might be tough, but it is fair. I am praying for the entire family.
P. Nick
Huger, SC

Calvin and Betty Ann Conyers Brown Sr.

December 17, 2012

Praying for you and your family. I know it's not easy, but through prayer you will make it. We are praying.

December 17, 2012

To the Brown & Rivers Families: My deepest sympathy goes out to you especially during this holiday season. You all are in my prayer. God will comfort you. Remember the wonderful times with her and you will smile and get through this. Love, Mary Nesbit Williams and Family. Summerville, SC

December 17, 2012

Rev.Peter H. Pinckney,Sr.

Lillian and Catherine Greer and Jerome Brown

December 17, 2012

To The Brown Family: We were sadden to hear of the passing of Mrs. Brown. She was our teacher and a friend. We were always told that we could come to her and talk to her about anything. She was a caring and selfless person. May god hold you near and dear through the days ahead.Mrs. Brown touched many hearts and she will always be remembered.

Evonne/David Green & Family

December 17, 2012

To The Family of Mrs. Brown:
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I will truly miss my friend Mrs. Brown from sitting besides me in church. Family, hold on to Gods unchanging hands and he will see you through.

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