Lucy Mae Florence, 1960
Lucy was born June 28, 1942, in either Shreveport LA or Wichita KS. Her parents were Alsia and Rosa Lee Florence. Lucy had ten siblings and with other relatives, resided with 16 persons in the same house in Wichita. After graduating from East High in 1960, she earned a BS degree from K-State in 1969, an MBA from National University, San Diego in 1988, and did post -graduate work at Lone Mountain College in San Francisco.
Lucy is listed in Who’s Who of American Women, 17th Edition, for her success in the insurance business. She was executive director of Watato Weusi, Inc., San Francisco; director of children’s services in San Francisco County; an investment executive for Baraban Securities Inc., Culver City CA; President of Ingleside Community Center 1988-90; a founding member and co-chair of mayoral task force OMI; Neighbors in Action NAPE; Commonwealth Club of CA and a member of the Presbyterian church.
Lucy had two children, Tracey Matheney and Imani Matheney.
Lucy passed away on March 10, 2017, in San Leandro, CA. Burial was overseen by C. P. Bannon Mortuary. A memory there states, “Lucy will forever be remembered by those who knew her and loved her. Her smile, kind heart will live on forever in her family’s hearts. Rest in Peace until we meet again.” She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to many.
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