Ethel "Meff" Lee (Flanders) Escalera, age 72, of Bradenton, Florida passed away on Wednesday May 13, 2020. "Meff" was born June 4, 1947 in Peterborough, New Hampshire to the late Hattie Flanders and the late Herbert Flanders. She attended Oneco Elementary, and South East High School in Bradenton, graduating with the class of 1965. Meff started her own business; Escalera Cleaning Service, she was also employed by Westminster Manor Bradenton and B.D. Gullet Elementary. Meff enjoyed cooking and baking for friends and family. With her wit and humor, she brought smiles and laughter to many.
“Ethel" is survived by; brother Robert W. Flanders (Mary) of Sarasota, Florida and sister Becky A. Curtis (Jonathan Wayne) of Sarasota, Florida. Her Nieces and Nephews; Laura Flanders (deceased), Herbert Flanders of Winter Haven, FL, Christie Carr (deceased), Jason Flanders (deceased), Kasey Martel of Sarasota, FL, Natrina Shultz of Largo, FL, Tyrone Harrell Jr of Bradenton, FL, Tynisha Salem of Columbia, MO.
She also leaves behind many Cousins, Grand Nieces and Grand Nephews to cherish her memory; Timothy Tofpher-Flanders Winter Haven, FL, Marysa Martel of Sarasota, FL, Piper and Brinley Shultz of Largo, FL, Lexis, Ty, Derick, Collin, Marissa, Skylar and Jonathan Harrell of Bradenton, FL, Dakota, Huntar, Kaden, and Chezney Salem of Columbia, MO and many others near and far but always close at heart.
"Lee/Lydia" was preceded in death by her spouse Jose' Antonio Escalera; daughter Tracey M. Flanders; Brother Thomas J. Flanders; niece Laura Flanders, niece Christie Carr, and nephew Jason Flanders.
A visitation for "Lee" will be held Friday, May 22, 2020 from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM at Robert Toale and Sons Funeral Home at Manasota Memorial Park, 1221 53rd Ave East, Bradenton, FL 34203. Followed by a Funeral Service at11:30 AM.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ManasotaMemorial.com for the Escalera- Flanders family.
