Elvira Charles

Elvira Charles was born on February 14, 1953, in Borgne (Oboy), Haiti. She was the third child to Elve and Melalie Charles. Her childhood was filled with many great memories and laughter. On January 8, 1981, Elvira migrated to the United States seeking new opportunities to better her family. She quickly made Miami, Florida her home and began working. She worked as a Textile Specialist for La Reina Fabrics for over 20 years. It’s during her tenure at La Reina Fabrics, Elvira’s passion for fashion grew intensely. Elvira was known to be a “Fashionista”. She would often have her clothes custom-made by a tailor and would opt-out from purchasing clothes from department stores. She was unique and her love for fashion portrayed in her clothing designs. Elvira was an inspiration to most. She raised 6 children as a single mother. She displayed a lot of strength and perseverance throughout her life. She was a devoted mother who displayed so much affection to her children and to anyone else’s children. She was a loving and nurturing human being who came to anyone’s aid at their time of need. Elvira loved all who was dear and near to her and she was loved by so many. Her nieces and nephews identified her as the “Cool Auntie” because she was very understanding, had an easy-going personality, and her willing to open her home to so many. Her faith in Christ was admirable and she made sure she instilled this in her children. Elvira was a devoted Catholic who believed in prayer and enjoyed being involved in church activities. Although we will greatly miss her, but the lasting memories will forever be embedded in our hearts.

Elvira, your unconditional love, infectious smile, and understanding will live on in us forever.

Elvira Charles is preceded in death by her beloved mother, Melalie Charles.

Elvira Charles is survived by her father Elve Charles; six children Adlon Francois, Geraldo Francois, Edrick Francois, Joanna Halaby, Daphne Fernander, and Andrelle Saint-Phard; her adopted son Adam Gaston; her common law partner Joseph A. Saint-Phard; her grandchildren Britney Francois, Alesha Francois, Aaliyah Francois, Kaylee Francois, Karmia Francois, Keilanna Francois, Elisha Francois, Zechariah Francois, Isaiah Francois, Amauri Halaby, and Brielle Fernander; her great granchild Aiden Major Douglas; her daughters-in-law and sons-in-law Astride Francois, Edith Francois, Marie Cadette Francois, Carl-Eddy Halaby, and Bryan Fernander; her siblings Gilberthe Charles, Velius Charles, Carmelita Diogene, Roland Pierre, and the late Gertha Charles; her sister-in-law and brother-in-law Ediane Charles and Saintera Diogene; her nieces and nephews Jack Charles, Don Charles, Velius Charles Jr., Vanessa Celestin, Cynthia Lombard, Rolande Julien, Patrick Valdes, the late Dudley Pierre, Wyclef Louis, Doudy Louis, and Vophsie Love Jeannot.

Funeral services will be held at 9am on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 14500 NE 11th Ave, North Miami, FL 33161 with Father Fritzner Bellonce of Holy Family Catholic Church, officiating. Burial will follow at Fred Hunter's Cemetery located on 6301 Taft St, Hollywood, FL 33024. Arrangements are by Fred Hunter's Funeral Home.

The family of Elvira Charles wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the staff

at Doctors Medical Center in North Miami, Florida, VITAS Healthcare, Aventura Hospital, Holy Family Catholic Church, and all of our friends and family whom she loved dearly.