Florence Raven (1 Feb 1924 - 24 Jan 2021)

Florence Raven of Battisford, very sadly passed away on 24th January 2021 aged 96 years. Devoted wife of the late Fred Raven and loving mum to Barbara and Nigel as well as the late Pam and the late Kevin and Marie. A very much loved Nanie to Helen and Kelly and Ash and Great Nana to Jade, Zak and Dylan. Much love also shared for her grandchildren and their families in the USA and Sheffield. In late 1944 Flo moved from Birmingham to Stowmarket and then moved with Fred when he was posted with the Royal Navy to South Africa. After a few more moves they returned to Stowmarket finally living in Battisford which they both loved. Before her retirement Flo worked for several years at Stowmarket ICI where she made many friends. Flo loved living in the countryside and continued living a fiercely independent life in her family home until only recently after which she was well cared for by staff at Baylham Care Centre. Now at peace, will love you always Mum. Funeral Service at Ipswich Crematorium on Thursday 18th February 2021 at 4.15pm. Family flowers only please but donations if desired for Diabetes UK made via the link or sent care of Andrew Bingham Independent Funeral Service, The Nutshell, Milton Road South, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1EZ. Tel.01449 771666.