Michiko Mori Racine, 86, of Tampa passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 4, 2011. She was born on March 23, 1925 in Kumamoto, Japan to Yasugoro Mori and Sada Tutumi. Michiko enjoyed many hobbies crocheting blankets, sewing and mending clothing, cooking, listening to Jazz music, shopping for clothing and jewelry, watching television and reading. In her younger years she loved to swim. Michiko lived to take care of her family raising her children and grandchildren and playing with her great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Charles. Those left to cherish her memory include her dedicated daughter, Mary and husband Sammy Graham; loving son, Frank and wife Edna Racine; one sister Masako; 3 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, June 8, at 12 PM with visitation one hour prior at Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home, Brandon. Michiko will be deeply missed and forever loved.
