FLORENCE DAVIS

I was privileged to sit at the same table at a big Gala for the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, in 2019, with Florence Davis. I knew nobody, and these were celebrities in my eyes as a military caregiver fellow representing North Carolina. Florence made it a point to engage me in conversation and ease my burden. I felt as if she was a fast friend, and this is hard to get at a big event. Florence had the uncanny ability to make me feel special, and relevant. When my daughter was positioned in New...

Dear Rebecca and Sarah: I got to know your mother when I, along with Judge Thompson and your mother, were appointed to review certain matters dealing with The Starr Foundation. I found your mother to be extremely bright, tough but fair, and a pleasure to work with. She contributed so much to the betterment of us all. She will be truly missed. With best regards.

She was a consummate professional--super smart, witty, and caring; she truly made our world a better place.She adored her daughters.

Dear Rebecca and Sarah You mother was my very best friend when she lived in Squirrel Hill on Beechwood Blvd and later when she moved to Churchill. We went to Colfax Elementary together. We really were beasties. We called ourselves Klorence Bavis your mom, and I was Faren Daseman as we exchanged first letters of our names. I also remember your grandma and your Uncle Barnett. Your mom was always the smartest person in the room and the smartest I ever knew. May her name and memory be a...

Dear Rebecca and Sarah, I am deeply saddened to learn about your Mother´s illness and passing. Florence hired me to be General Counsel of AIG´s US business in 1998. I met the two of you at Morefar along with my children, Lars and Megan Leafblad. We all adored your amazing mother and have fond memories of our time with you. We send our heartfelt love to you as you grieve and celebrate her life. We are deeply grateful for having known her and shared a bit of her precious time with us. From...