Florence Wilma Peters-Haynes of Rockford, Il. departed this earthly life on June 4, 2023, at the age of 88 years.

She was born along with her twin sister Estella, on February 12, 1935 to parents Samuel and Ada Peters, on the Island of Antigua.  She also attended school in Antigua.

Florence migrated to St Thomas, USVI for many years where she was employed as a Housekeeper.  This is where she met and married her husband, Mr. Leander Haynes.

She moved to Peurto Rico with the same family for a few more years.

Florence then settled in Rockford, Il. Where she lived for over 35 years and became a member of Westside Church of Christ.

She leaves to cherish many loving memories: her son Denver Edwards; her three grandsons, Denver Edwards Jr., Andre (Mary) Edwards and Leonard Edwards; her great-granddaughter Ariana; her twin sister Estella Pigott; her sister Glenda Nicholas.

She also had many Nieces and Nephews and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

She was pre-deceased by her parents; husband Leander Haynes; sisters Christine Morris, Iris Jacobs, Audrey Henry, Ionie Peters and Irene Peters; brothers, Hezekiah Peters and Leonard Johnny Peters.

Services will be held at 11.00 am on Thursday June 15, 2023 at Westside Church of Christ.

Visitation will be held from 9.00 am until time of Service.  Burial will in Sunset Memorial Gardens.

May her soul rest in peace. Arrangements completed by Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc., 200 N. Johnston Avenue.