Toby Jackson Flowers, 80, of Germantown, TN, died Saturday, December 7, 2019, at her residence after a long battle with lung cancer. Toby was born in Trenton, TN August 2, 1939, where she lived until she married the love of her life, William P. Flowers, Sr.
They began their life together while William completed medical school, and started a family. They raised three boys, William Jr., Ken and Richard.
Toby was an active member of Germantown Baptist Church, where she was a member of the adult choir and the Hallelujah Chorus. She also taught an exercise class there (Flexercise) for over 25 years. She was a giver and gave all of her time and talent wherever needed.
She was an avid reader and always had a good book and a bible at her bedside. Her faith was obvious in her life and she took the diagnosis of lung cancer in stride, saying “It is what it is”.
She was fun loving, witty and wise, and lived life to the fullest.
She is survived by her three sons, William P. Flowers, Jr. (Kerry), Kenneth J. Flowers (Vickie) and Richard N. Flowers (Emily); Five grandchildren, Parks (Grace Ann), Molly, Preston, Steven (Allie) and John Scott.
She is predeceased by her parents, Eldon and Helen Jackson, and her husband, Dr. William P. Flowers, Sr.
Visitation will be from 11am to 1pm Friday December 13, 2019 at Germantown Baptist Church, 9450 Poplar Avenue, with services to follow.
Donations may be made to Germantown Baptist Church or American Cancer Society in her honor.
