Florence E. ’Flo’ Ames

Florence E. "Flo" Ames, age 50, of Moorhead, MN, died Wednesday, December 24, 2008, at MeritCare Hospital, Fargo, ND.Flo was born on March 3, 1958 to Leroy and Rosemary Ames in Wilmington, DE. She grew up in Wilmington, graduating from Wilmington High School. Flo and her family moved to Moorhead 17 years ago in 1992 for a fresh start and a new outlook on the Midwest Region. She received her Cosmetology license in North Dakota, Minnesota and Delaware. As a professional cosmetologist, she loved doing hair until her death. Everyone knew Flo. She loved hanging out with her family and friends, enjoyed being popular and speaking her mind. If you knew Flo, you knew she was a soldier. There is no doubt about it, Flo was flotastic. Flo had a wonderful sense of humor and throughout her trying times, she was always able to keep a smile on her face. She is survived by three sons, Ortis Alderman, Othello Ames, Chancey Ames, of Moorhead, MN; one daughter, Roynesha Ames of Moorhead, MN; one brother, Michael Ames; three sisters, Theresa, Cuttie, and Trina Ames and her father, Leroy Ames.She was preceded in death by mother, Rosemary Ames.Flo's children all agree that she was a wonderful mother and friend. Flo, a queen of her throne like no other. She will be missed dearly by all those who knew here.