Fannie Christine Stokes Flagg

Fannie Christine Stokes Flagg of Tallahassee, who reached her 100th birthday on August 26, 2016, was called home by the Lord on September 12, 2016, after a short illness. Christine was preceded in death by many loved ones including, but not limited to: her husband, TJ Flagg; her parents, William Henry Stokes and Tokie Rosetta Barton Stokes, and her 12 brothers and sisters. Christine is survived by her three cherished children and their spouse: Margaret Christine Suarez of Odessa, FL and her husband, Ralph; Thomas Jay Flagg of Jacksonville, FL and his wife, Diana; and Mary Ann Flagg of Tallahassee, FL and her husband, Steve Leggett. Christine is also survived by her 10 “favorite” grandchildren: Cheryl Cammuse, Christina Conard, Linda Suarez, Mark Ingle, Joshua Flagg, Brian Leggett, Daniel Leggett, Kelley Ooten, Timothy Flagg, Lindsay Flagg and 14 greatgrandchildren.

Christine was a native of Stokesville, GA and at the age of five, the family relocated to Lake Wales, FL. where she remained for most of her life until after retirement. It was in this small rural community that she met and married her husband, TJ,. Life in Lake Wales provided Christine many gifts and opportunities. She was able to live and raise her family in a nurturing community that included her parents, many siblings and a multitude of cousins. She and her husband became entrepreneurs when they purchased a small grocery store, “Flagg Grocery”. Once retired, Christine and TJ spent time with friends and family traveling across the United States Southeast and California in their camper, visiting distant family and friends, exploring, and playing many hours of cards. Christine was an active member of Lake Wales United Methodist Church and enjoyed fellowship there within the Women's Circle, engaging in community service and recreational activities.

In 1985, Christine relocated to Tallahassee and pursued and perfected her love of oil painting. She shared her works at the local Senior Citizen Center and with family and friends. Christine joined Trinity United Methodist Church to continue her relationship and walk with the Lord.

Christine is described by those who knew her well as, "quick witted, strong in her Christian faith, loved her family dearly, enjoyed laughing and playing cards, and writing letters and thank you cards". Christine loved quotes, adages, and sayings. She was known to say when serving dinner; "Let me know if you find there is something you are missing, and I will tell you how to get along without it,” which was followed with a sparkle in her eye and a loving smirk. She will be deeply and dearly missed.