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Annese Flounory Obituary

Flounory, Annese R.N.

63, of St. Petersburg, Fla., transitioned on October 11, 2025. She was a member of Friendship M. B. Church, and a Registered Nurse for 46 years, retiring from Bayfront Medical Center. Survived by son, Johnny Newsome, Jr. (Charmaine); three sisters, Deborah Wells, Dezra and Loraine Flounory; two brothers, Walter Flounory, Sr. (Eugenia), and Gregory Flounory, Sr.; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Funeral service, Oct. 25, 11 am, Friendship M. B. Church, visitation, Oct. 24, 5-7 pm, at the Church.

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Oct. 22, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
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Anita James, Co-Worker

Yesterday

My condolences to The Family, Friends, Church, Bayfront Co-Workers and the Community of Sis. Annese! She loved her patients and people; and she will be missed as she rests In The Lord!

Kathy Harrington

October 24, 2025

May Jehovah God Through His Son Jesus Christ Wrap Their Loving, Amazing And Soothing Arms Around Each And Everyone Of You, Through Your Time Of Mourning. As Well As
Each And Everyday, I Love You All Always From The Deepest Of My Heart You're All In My Sincere Prayers

Sandra Bryant and family

October 23, 2025

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Tanga Blackshear

October 23, 2025

To the Flounory and Newsome Families thank you all for sharing Annese with us. She was always such Sweetheart no matter the situation. I'm very happy to have known her for many years. May the Memories of your Mother, Sister, Aunt, Grandmother, Niece, Cousin, and Friend bring you all comfort when you remember the love she gave. Annese will be missed by everyone she knew and loved. Rest in Paradise. Annese

The Monroe Family

October 23, 2025

Prayers and condolences to the Flounory families.

Robin Waldon and Kim Stewart

October 23, 2025

May the love Annese showed to her family and friends remain in your hearts always. John 6:40

Debbie Spearmon

October 23, 2025

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Erika Wardell Erika Wardell

October 22, 2025

My condolences to you. Pebbles, Tiki & Lolita

Loving Light Dishgarden

Pebbles, Tiki & Lolita

Sent Flowers

Valerie L. Houston

October 22, 2025

My condolences to you J'New and family. Your mom/grandmother/sister/aunt and friend was a jewel. I met her while she was serving with you off of 18th Ave. So. I'll miss her sense of humor when I come for my lemon pepper wings and or pork steak.

Valerie L. Houston

Sharon Grace

October 22, 2025

My Condolences to your family

Smith Funeral Home

October 21, 2025

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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Memorial Events
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Oct

24

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Friendship Missionary Baptist Church

3300 31st Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33712

Oct

25

Service

11:00 a.m.

Friendship Missionary Baptist Church

3300 31st Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33712

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