of Little Rock, AR
May 19, 1944 - July 7, 2007
Florence Anna Flis, 63, of Little Rock, passed from this life Saturday, July 7, 2007 to enter into heaven. She was born in Detroit, Michigan to Romin and Mary Grozenski. She attended Sienna Heights College and was married in 1966. After living in several places, she settled in Little Rock in 1979. She co-founded Flis Enterprises, Inc. that year to operate a Burger King franchise. What started as a single restaurant has grown to twelve today. In addition to spending time with her family and many friends, she also enjoyed bridge, crossword puzzles and traveling.
She is survived by her son Dominic Flis of Little Rock and his wife Shelly Flis, her daughter, Karen Smith of Memphis, TN and her husband Jeff Smith, her son Christopher Flis of Hanford, CA and his wife Akiko Flis, and the father of her children David Flis. She is also survived by her parents, Romin and Mary Grozenski, and her siblings John Grozenski, Deborah Boisvert, and Elizabeth Boyd, all of Sterling Heights, Michigan. She had four grandchildren, Ethan Flis, Jessica Flis, Camille Smith and Natalie Smith.
A Vigil Service followed by a visitation will be prayed at Christ the King Catholic Church on Sunday, July 8, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at Christ the King on Monday, July 9, 2007 at 10 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Sterling Heights, Michigan on Thursday, July 12, 2007 with burial to follow.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be sent to The American Cancer Society Relay for Life in the name of Florence's Friends. The mailing address is Sarah Umscheid, Great Lakes Division, Inc., 18505 West Twelve Mile Road, Southfield, MI 48076-2078.
Local arrangements by Roller Chenal Funeral Home (501-224-8300).
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12 Condolence(s)
Mike & Pam Collins
Monday, July 16, 2007
Our thoughts are with you and your family. We always had the highest respect for Florence, David and his family. God bless all of you.
Shelli Ramsel Stine
Monday, July 16, 2007
To the family, I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless all of you and help you during this difficult time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless
James Thweatt
Friday, July 13, 2007
Dear Mr. Flis, Dominic, Shelly and the Flis Family, Our deepest heartfelt condolences go out to your family at the loss of Mrs. Flis. Our family's prayers are with you during this time. In Loving Sympathy, James Thweatt Gloria and Sherman Moore
greg oneal
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Dave, I am so sorry to hear about Florence. Sandy and I have been praying for you and your family during this time. We are assured of God's pressence during our time of grive. I know the special place she had with you and she will be missed by all. May God bless the Flis family. Greg/Sandy
Mary Verser
Monday, July 9, 2007
Florence was such a lovely person and I was saddened to hear of the family's loss. I enjoyed knowing her and know she is in a better place.
LINDA FORD
Monday, July 9, 2007
I was SO sorry to read of Florence's passing. She was a special person whom I admired for a long time. When I first met her I thought she would be a "tough lady" but she wasn't at all--we became good friends and I always enjoyed visiting with her when I came on business and brought her Check Law Recovery payments; we always ended up visiting about family. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her--she so loved her children and grandchildren. May your memories see you through these hard times and the promise that you will see her again. God bless you all; you are in my prayers.
Stephanie/Bryan Stafford
Sunday, July 8, 2007
Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Beverly Milford
Sunday, July 8, 2007
The loss of someone close is always hard to bear, but the sorrow you feel is a sorrow we share with your family. Florence will always be remembered as a special part of our lives ~ her laughter, joy and unwavering friendship. Her strength through the battle with cancer was amazing. She was an example for how to go forth from adversity, she was my hero. Florence’s love of her family, especially her children was evident to us all. Your care of her was nothing short of remarkable and selfless and for that we thank you. She will be missed. May good memories bring you peace.
Daphne Casey
Sunday, July 8, 2007
I will never forget Florence. She was a wonderful long time friend and I loved her very much. Everyone who knew her will miss her valient long struggle and her caring and compassient life.
rick & Dorothy Jones
Saturday, July 7, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you in the loss of Florence. She was indeed, a very special person. We loved her and counted her among our dearest friends. She was such an inspiration to us in many, many ways! One thing that was always for sure......she loved her children and grandchildren so much!!! Please find comfort in all of your very special memories!!! Fondly, Dorothy & Rick Jones
Roseann Phillips
Saturday, July 7, 2007
Please accept my sincerest sympathy in the loss of Florence. I knew her through Welcome Wagon. She was such a lovely lady and I admired her as well as her stamina so much during her long courageous battle. She always had a smile for everyone. The world is a better place for her having been here. She will be missed by all of her friends in Welcome Wagon and I will be among those missing her. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Linda Collins
Saturday, July 7, 2007
A dear friend who taught me many life lessons is in the garden of our Lord today. I will miss her greatly for her humor, grace and loving friendship. Be at peace, my sweet Florence. God bless her loving and caring family members.