November 8, 1936 ~ December 24, 2024
Florence Norma Scivicque Crowder, 88, went to be with her Lord on December 24, 2024. Florence was born in Head of Island, LA on November 8, 1936. She graduated from Denham Springs High School in 1954 and later graduated from Louisiana State University with a Bachelor of Science degree. Florence pursued her career as an Educator with the Livingston Parish School System and later, along with her husband Charles, owned and operated Crowder Greenhouses in Denham Springs and later opened Crowder Antiques in Denham Springs. She was a very active member of the International, America, and Baton Rouge Camellia Societies and served as Vice President, America of the International Camellia Society. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Denham Springs. She served on various civic organizations throughout her life receiving numerous awards for her service. Florence Scivicque Crowder is survived by children, Jimmy Crowder and Angela Crowder; grandchildren, Beth Ann Hosse and husband Trebor, Landon Crowder and wife Renee, and Rachel Hosse and husband Alex; two great-grandchildren, Olivia Hosse and Audrey Hosse; three sisters, Joan Sibley, Janice Roach and husband Jim, and Jama Scivicque; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Crowder; son, John Michael Crowder; her mother, Ethel Michael Scivicque and father James Louis Scivicque; and daughter-in-law Debbie Hood Crowder. Visitation will be at First Baptist Church on Sunday, December 29, 2024 from 4 pm until 7 pm, and will resume on Monday, at 9 am until time of service at 11 am. Interment will follow at Denham Springs Memorial Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the American Camellia Society, Edward Livingston Historical Society or the Launch Therapy Center in Denham Springs. Please sign the online guestbook at www.sealefuneral.com
15 comments
Denis Dooley
December 29, 2024 at 6:16 pm
I will truly miss Florence. I met her initially through a camellia group on social media and then got to know her more through the American Camellia Society. In January of 2011, I was a novice judge with the American Camellia Society and came down from Oregon on vacation and got to judge at a show in Metairie on her judging team. We exchanged many camellia cuttings over the years. She was definitely among my favorite camellia people and I know her departure for better things leaves a big hole with both the American Camellia Society and the International Camellia Society.
Patricia Short
December 29, 2024 at 6:24 am
The loss of Florence hits hard every camellia friend she made from around the world. Her joy in our flowers was infectious, and she shared her joy and knowledge freely. We shall miss her.
Our sincere condolences to all her family.
Sincerely,
Pat and Herb Short
Sharon Coats
December 28, 2024 at 8:23 pm
Ms. Florence was truly a great lady. My prayers and condolences are with her loved ones. She has been a blessing in so many lives, including mine since I was a child and would visit her as she worked in her garden. She was a wonderful teacher, also. After decades, when I lived out of state, when I moved back and reconnected with her, she was a loyal and stalwart friend and encourager. I am sending sincere prayers to her dear family for comfort as you miss her.
Stephen Utick
December 28, 2024 at 7:40 pm
May God bless you Florence – camellias are in heaven!
Condolences to her family and many friends across the world.
Stephen Utick (Australia) and all your camellia friends from the International Camellia Society Committee for Historic Camellia Conservation
Brenda Edwards
December 28, 2024 at 4:59 pm
Sorry for your loss. Mrs. Florence was a beautiful person with a giving heart. She gave so much back to her community. Everyone will miss her dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Brenda Edwards and Barbara Ballard
Garrie Landry
December 28, 2024 at 4:04 pm
I had the privilege of meeting and getting to know Florence when I began working at Avery Island as a botanist in 2016 and from that point on I relied on her for so much advice. Her visits to the Island were always anxiously awaited. Both she and James Campbell were indispensable in helping me understand and appreciate the Camellias of Jungle Gardens. They devoted so much of their time to deciphering what was in the gardens and ultimately provided me with two LARGE binders filled with information on what they had discovered over their many years of exploring the gardens. She was such a delightful and caring person, I could always call her and be greeted with a wonderful conversation. Loved her so much and will forever miss Florence Crowder.
Jackie Bankston Manning
December 28, 2024 at 2:47 pm
I want to express my deepest sympathy to Mrs. Crowder’s family. God used her to bless so many lives, including mine, from the time that I first met her as a child. I will never forget her. I am continuing to pray for her family.
Maggie Genius
December 28, 2024 at 2:04 pm
I first met Florence when my mother taught at Denham Springs High School. They were dear friends and I joined in the group gatherings. My favorite memories are of our trips together to buy antiques in England for our
shops. The stories I could tell! She was loved and admired. My thoughts and prayers to all the family
Maggie Genius
Clark Forrest
December 27, 2024 at 6:17 pm
May Ms. Florence’s family find peace and comfort as they remember her. I often call her Ms. Camellia because of her love for Camellias. She had an equal love for the history of her family and Livingston Parish. She was an officer in the Edward Livingston Historical Association (ELHA) and never tired of her efforts to preserve the history of the parish and its families.
Ruby Darlene Lambert
December 27, 2024 at 10:49 am
Rest in peace Florence.
Carol M. Holcombe
December 27, 2024 at 7:20 am
It was so upsetting to get the news that my friend from high school and until now has passed away.
Florence was the member of our class of ’54 that kept us informed of news that applied to our classmates.
It was always so much fun to return to reunions that she and the committee planned for us.
I will miss her and I am remembering her family and friends in prayer. It is comforting to know that she is with Jesus.
Carol Ann Morgan Holcombe
Bridget Day
December 27, 2024 at 4:53 am
I’m a long time friend of Mrs. Florence. She was my former father in law’s campaign manager when he was a state representative in Livingston parish for years. She also made all of my wedding flowers for my wedding 40 years ago. She was a really good person & had a way with people. She will truly be missed.
Ann Livingston
December 26, 2024 at 7:26 pm
I was fortunate to see, after corresponding with her for years online, beautiful Florence and her son in September 2023. She worked so hard to find the Alice Allen Camellia, named for my grandmother. I’m grateful for that. She was a beautiful lady. My thoughts and prayers are with Johnny and the rest of her family and friends. May your sadness turn to pleasant memories of wonderful Florence.
Robert "Nicky" Gill
December 26, 2024 at 6:46 pm
RIP Florence! God Bless You and Your Family Forever.
Catherine Joly
December 26, 2024 at 5:35 pm
I am deeply saddened to learn of Florence’s passing. We had been friends for many years and shared a passion for camellias that brought us together. I’m French and we’d never stopped corresponding. I would like to extend my deepest condolences to all her family, of whom she often spoke to me. Although I will not be able to attend the ceremony, my warmest thoughts are with her family at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Catherine JOLY