Flora Elizabeth Painter

Flora Conaway Painter, loving mother, grandmother, and a strong woman of faith passed away peacefully January 26, 2020 at her home with family at her side. She was 94. Mrs. Painter was born August 10, 1925 in Dallas County, Alabama to the late Hugh and Inez (Warden) Conaway. She graduated from Auburn University in 1947 where she met her husband, James Stroud Painter, a decorated WWII veteran. They married in 1946 and moved to Atlanta, GA where her husband received his law degree from Emory University. In 1951 they moved to Mobile when her husband was recalled into service. James Painter was killed in 1952 flying from Montgomery to Mobile when 2 planes collided over the Mobile Delta. They had 3 children, James Stroud Painter Jr, John Robert Painter, and Susan Painter Havard.

Flora is preceded in death by both of her sons Jim and John, her great granddaughter Fallon Painter, and great grandson Theodore Havard. She is survived by her daughter Susan Painter Havard (Johnnie), 3 grandchildren: James Stroud Painter III (Ashley), John Carey Havard (Katie), Stephen Blake Havard (Micah), and 4 great grand children.

Flora retired in 1992 from Westminster Presbyterian Church, Mobile, AL where she was a charter member and served as the church secretary and bookkeeper for 33 years. She was an active member in Presbyterian Women and served as a church officer. She was known to all as Miss Flo and remembered fondly known for her welcoming smile at the guest book on Sunday mornings. She volunteered with several local charities and kept up with National politics. During WWII she gave out gas rationing cards. Both of her sons served in military. Her oldest, Jim, served 2 tour of duties in Vietnam and while he was there she wrote him every day.

Flora was a Gold Star Wife, an avid bridge player and loved to travel. After retirement, she went on trips to Europe, Hawaii, and Alaska. She loved our annual family trips to Gulf Shores and Dauphin Island. She was one of the original homeowners in Meadowbrook subdivision in midtown Mobile and loved looking out her picture window at the going ons in the neighborhood. And she loved fresh gulf seafood and Mardi Gras King Cakes. And was a staunch Auburn fan and supporter. She loved Auburn football and could be found glued to the television Saturday afternoons in the fall.

She loved her family and loved the Lord with her whole heart. And she was much loved and will be greatly missed.

Memorials can be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church, 291 Airport Blvd, Mobile, AL 36606.

There will be a Memorial Service held at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 291 Airport Blvd, Mobile, AL 36606