Florence Delphine Wilson

Florence Delphine Wilson was born on April 29, 1965, at Provident Hospital to Henry Morning and Valestine Virginia Cole-Tindall (predeceased). She gained her angel wings on November 25, 2024. As a child she was baptized. However, in 2001 she and her entire family was baptized and rededicated their lives to Christ. Our Mother would often reflect on the places where she grew up in East Baltimore, i.e., Brentwood Ave, Holbrook St., Perkins Projects, Hope St. and Erdman Ave. She attended school in East Baltimore (i.e.., Johnston Square Elementary School, Lombard Middle School and Patterson High school). Following high school she attended Cosmetology school where she briefly followed her passion for hair. She continued to wear signature hair styles; such as the asymmetrical bob worn in the 80s, updos and French rolls, braids and ponytails. Most important was her signature red hair color. Our Mother had a variety of jobs early in life and because of her strong work ethic and compassion for the elderly and children, she transitioned into working in the Baltimore City Public School System during the day and a retirement community in the evenings. She compassionately worked in the Baltimore City Public School System for 27 years. During that time, she got to know the stories of the children and employees and developed relationships with many of them. She would often give her own money to ensure that children in the school would not miss lunch. She spent 23 years working at the retirement community where she supported the elderly through their end of life. In her role working with the elderly population, she took the time to get to know the employees, residents and families and made a huge impact in their lives, personally and professionally. In both job roles, she made relationships for life. Our Mother had a love for animals that she shared with us and would take any chance to stop along the road to pick up a turtle, frog, dog or cat. We had almost every kind of pet growing up besides a bird or snake. We even had a baby chicken. She always referred to herself as a grandmother to many “grandpups”. Our Mother enjoyed thrifting at GoodWill. She loved plants and had a green thumb. She enjoyed the casino and playing slots and made sure that she went on a cruise to a different island each year. Her zest for life and heart of gold, touched the hearts of everyone she encountered. Most importantly she loved her children with her entire being. Florence is survived by her 3 children, Daron, Bria and Jazlynn Wilson; husband Gary Wilson; father Henry Morning; 5 siblings Crystal Cole, Loretta Morning, Henry Morning, Charles Winston, Robert Morning daughter-in-law Ayuana Thompson; devoted friends Michelle Stokes (Jamal and Javaughn Phillips) and the Ballard family (Darrell, Harry and Dorothy), as well as numerous relatives and friends). She will be sorely missed and the memory of her warmth and love will live in our hearts forever

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Florence Delphine Wilson

April 29, 1965 - November 25, 2024