Photo courtesy of Buggs Funeral Home - Melbourne
Melbourne, Florida
Oct 12, 1923 – Sep 3, 2025
Mother Clorene T. Culver, 101, of Melbourne, passed away on September 3, 2025. The viewing will be held on Friday, September 26, 2025 from 6:00 - 8:00PM at Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 10:00AM at the church.
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In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations may be made to the Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church Mission Ministry or to your own church or favorite charity.
Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church
2295 Dr. Harvey Riley Street NE
Palm Bay, Florida 32905
(321) 725-1791
Mother Clorene Trawick Culver was born October 12, 1923 in Newville, Alabama, the sixth of eleven children born to the late Deacon Artis and Sister Lillie Mitchell Trawick. Mother Culver accepted Christ as her personal Lord and Savior at an early age. Mother Culver graduated from Henry County Training School in 1943, and she united in holy matrimony with Clarence Culver in 1944. The Culvers were blessed with six children, and the family moved while Mr. Culver served in the Army and on several military bases in federal civil service. Upon his transfer to Patrick Air Force Base in 1959, the family moved to Melbourne, Florida and later settled in Palm Bay. Mother Culver worked in food services for the Brevard County School District, serving as a baker at Stone High School and Palm Bay Elementary, where she retired in 1985.
As the Church Mother for the Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, Mother Culver prepared the baptismal for new members, the preparations for the Lord’s Supper with the Deaconess and the Mother’s Board, and provided spiritual counseling to new members, especially young women. Her roles included serving with the Mission Circles, the Health and Nursing ministry, and as a Sunday school teacher (Class #10). Mother Culver was known for her holiday dressing and baking. She loved to garden and tend to the plants and flowers on her front porch. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Lookwell Chapter No. 219, Newville, Alabama.
She leaves to cherish her memory: sons, Clarence Deleon (Ella) Culver, Phillip Lovard Culver, and James Carl Culver; one brother, Lafayette Trawick; one sister, Evangelist Dr. Barbara Pouchie; nine grandchildren, Clarence (Tasha) Greene, Terrence (Anetra) Culver, Julia Marie Culver, Edward Culver, Kimberly Culver, Yvette (Bobby) DuBose, Ambi Cochran, Raven Cochran, and Alexis (Morten) Nielsen; eight great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and several beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, church family members, and friends.
On September 3, Mother Culver answered the call from Heaven to meet our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We thank God for a life so well-lived.
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To the Culver Family,
My deepest condolences on your loss. May the special memories you made together help you through this difficult time. Julia Marie, I’m sorry for the loss of your beloved grandmother. Thinking of you and sending love as you celebrate your Grandmother’s remarkable life.
Dana Jordan
September 27, 2025 | Rogers, AR | Family
Holding the entire Culver family, in my thoughts and prayers. May God remind you of fond memories in the days ahead.
Karol Mason
September 27, 2025 | Philadelphia, PA | Friend
Mth Ruby SpannSmith and family are praying for the Culver Family.We loved and will miss Cousin ,Mth Culver.We know she is in the presence of the Lord.
Love,Ruby,Richard,Jerome Spann and families.
September 27, 2025
Mother Culver was a beautiful and kind person. She always had a smile on her face and always had encouraging words. She lived for the Lord and had tremendous faith. We should all want to be like her. She served the Lord faithfully until the end. Condolences to the family and may God continue to guide you all and to continue to keep the faith. Well done good and faithful servant. You can now take your rest. We will miss you!!
Yolanda/Cameron Noel Bacon
September 26, 2025 | Arlington, TX | Friend
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Miriam Coleman-Small
September 25, 2025 | W Melbourne, FL | Acquaintance
To The Culver Families:
We send our deepest condolences during this sad time. Your Mother, lived a long and beautiful life. May the memories bring comfort and peace to you and your families. Please now you are in our thoughts and prayers.
With Love,
Parry and Family
September 21, 2025 | Dothan, AL | Friend
In loving memory of a wonderful lady Mother Culver. You will truly be missed. We love you and will miss you. Our deepest condolences for James and The Culver family.
Arthur and Alice Derico
September 21, 2025 | Melbourne, FL | Friend
Our condolences to the family.
Bennie and Dianne Jackson
September 20, 2025 | Palm Bay, FL | Friend
My heart goes out to Mrs. Culver’s family. I remember her as a loving lady with a good heart. I pray that God will strengthen you’ll during this time of sorrow
Gracie Grubbs
September 19, 2025 | Dothan, AL | Friend