Florette is survived by her two siblings: Marjorie L. Walters and Eric A. Young; her two daughters: Stephanie A. Young-Smythe and Erica S. Francis; her grandson: Francisco A. Young-Smythe; and her nieces and nephews: Carol A. Young-Gammage, Tyrone C. Young, Charmille C. Walters, Antoinette Young, Donald Young, Ronald Young, Anthony Young, Sheryl Young, Eric Young Jr., and Christine M. Young. She is preceded in death by her parents: Eric and Adassa Young; her brother: Tyrone C. Young; and her niece: Tonietta M. Walters.
Florette was born on November 6, 1954 in Saint Andrew, Jamaica, the youngest child of parents Eric and Adassa Young. In 1969 she migrated to the United States to complete her education, living with her aunt, Merdina Morrison, and other family members. While there, she enjoyed spending time with her nieces and nephews and developed a skill for photography. In her early adulthood, her love of children initially led her to seek a career in education, however, while in college she discovered she had a passion for mathematics. In 1974 she graduated from the CUNY Fiorello H. LaGuardia College with a degree in Accounting and then earned a degree in Statistical Analysis from the CUNY Bernard M. Baruch College in New York City, New York in 1978.
After graduating, she briefly moved back to Jamaica to work for the Ministry of Finance and Planning. While there she met her soon to be husband Xavier Francis. In 1979 she moved to back to the United States and accepted a position with the State of Florida where she would go on to work for 20 years. She began her career there in the Economic Services Department until 1993 when she became a Lead Statistician in the Health Department’s AIDS Surveillance Program. In 2001 she retired to focus on her health, spend more time with family and work on building her own businesses. Until the time of her unfortunate passing, Florette was the owner and Chief Executive Officer of Taxwise Business Services which focused on tax preparation and entrepreneurial consulting. More recently she started a business with her sister Marjorie as the Senior Marketing Manager of Flomar Properties, LLC, a community redevelopment organization.
Florette or Fay as she was known by many friends and family was not only an active member in her community, but also a devoted member in the church. She served as the Youth Group Leader, Finance Chair and President of the United Methodist Women’s Coalition at First United Methodist Church of Hollywood. In 2015, she traveled to Israel to join the Ministry of the Yisraelite Organization of Unity. When she returned to the United States for health reasons, she continued to worship with the Thee Light of Zion congregation in South Florida where she was known as KytzatParach Bat Yasharal or Florette, Daughter of Israel.
A funeral is scheduled for Florette on November 29th, 2020, at 1:00 P.M. with a reception to follow at 2401 Southwest 64th Avenue, Davie, Florida 33317. Priest Shalamah will officiate. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Florette’s life.
Before her passing, Florette requested that all donations in her honor be sent to Thee Light of Zion congregations at P.O. Box 451203 Sunrise, FL 33345.
Florette will be dearly missed.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.forestlawnsouth.com for the Francis family.
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