Florence Grace Garcia

Florence was born on December 12, 1927 in Dersingham, Norfolk, England. She was born as Florence Grace Balls to Anthony Balls and Annie Victoria Reid. She was the youngest of 5 siblings. Their names are Ernest Anthony, Ursilla Annie, Ethel May, Alice Elizabeth, and Ellen Katherine Doris. Florence spent her days at a young age with Queen Elizabeth and her children. In her 20s she worked in Uxbridge, London as a nanny from 1944-1949. A couple years later in 1954 she moved back to Dersingham. She worked on planes for the Air-force in England. Between 1957-1959 she managed to meet the love of her life and moved to Riverside, Ca in 1960. This is where Florence became known as Peggy. She was able to manage an apartment and work as a Home Care Provider. Two years later Peggy got her high school diploma and got certified to work as a teacher’s aide at Madison, Jefferson and 12 years at Jackson Elementary School before retiring in 1977. Years later our two families intertwined and have been inseparable since then.

Our family is devastated at her passing but we know that she has moved on to a better place. She is very smart and nurturing, and has filled our lives with an abundance of love, happiness and witty remarks.

Survived by:

Daughters- Her Janet (Tracy Vining), Pattie Wilson

Grandchildren- D.J. Henry (Angel Henry), Jamaal Henry, Tesha Henry (Paul Alford)

Great Grandchildren- Annabell Gonzalez (18), D.J. Henry (12), Alvin Henry (11), Nevaeha Alford (9 1/2), Nazyrah Alford (5) and Zalayah Alford (2)

Her close friends and family: The Palmerin Family, The Fleming Family, The Chitwood Family, The Pritchard Family, William Lucero & Family, Marcia Wylie & Family, Pattie Featherly & Family, Debbie Lovett & Family, Joanne Blauch & Family, Frank Garcia & Family, Dottie & Chuck Smith, The Nugent Families and many more.

After graveside services have concluded, there will be a tea party celebration of life for Peggy at 8662 Garfield St, Riverside, CA 92504.