Florence Miss Flo V. Stallings

Florence “Miss Flo” Verone Stallings, 91, a native of Baton Rouge and a resident of Bayou Sorrel, a loving mother and grandmother and dearly loved by all those she touched released her soul into the hands of her loving God on Saturday June 11, 2011. Love, laughter, happiness, courage, strength, tenacity, support, and an abiding faith in God were the hallmark of her spirit. She loved her family, her children and her grandchildren—nothing was more important to her than their well-being. She was an avid Tiger fan for over 70 years witnessing many milestones in her Fightin’ Tigers. She was first and foremost a devoted mother and then an employee with the La. Department of Revenue where she developed the Unclaimed Property section and oversaw the administration of it until her retirement in 1984. Voted the State of La.’s Department of Revenue employee of the year in 1980, she was known for her guidance and direction, mentoring and support by many. She was quick with a smile and to laugh—and always exhibiting a “can do” attitude. She is survived by her loving son and care-giver, Lee Van Randall, Jr.; two daughters: Amelia Beadle and husband Wade, and Melinda Stallings; her beloved granddaughters: Jacquelyn Elisabeth and Rachael Marie Thompson; and her devoted sister Louise Elizabeth Dougherty and husband Emerson; and nieces and nephews. She was a member of the Grand River United Methodist Church. She joyfully joins those who preceded her; parents: Leemand Dustin and Rosa P Holland; brother L.D. “Buck” Holland, Jr.; and sister Myrtle Fisher. The family would like to especially thank Cynthia Wessinger who lovingly provided care for Miss Flo. Visitation will be held at Greenoaks Funeral Home on Monday, June 13, 2011 from 5pm until 9pm and continuing on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 from 10am until time of services at 12pm. Interment will follow in Greenoaks Memorial Park.