Share Your Memories of Flora Louise Black
1911 – 1996
A woman who never waited for the green light. 🚦
Meet Flora
Born in Indianapolis in 1911, Flora Louise Black grew up in a bustling household before marrying young, raising three children, and later striking out on her own. Over the years she reinvented herself time and again—through new marriages, new homes, and new names (her luggage tags proudly read “Flo” no matter what the paperwork said).
She worked as a secretary, traveled fearlessly on her own, and filled journals with her thoughts and experiences. Family lore says she may have been married five to seven times, though the exact count remains one of her best-kept secrets.
What isn’t a secret? Flo lived life boldly, faithfully, and on her own terms.
Family Memories
Her driving skills are the stuff of legend:
- Sitting at a red light, Flo would confidently declare, “My turn!” before pulling into traffic.
- She once stopped right in the middle of an intersection to check her map. (Seatbelts not included!)
- She delighted her grandchildren with trips to Woolworth cafeterias and the mall for cheesecake.
- She inspired her family with her independence—traveling alone, keeping her faith, and journaling every year of her life.
As her granddaughter Karen remembered:
“She was a strong and outspoken Christian lady. I admired her greatly. She was one of the first women I knew who traveled alone and lived independently. I looked up to her courage.”
Add Your Story
This page is for the people who knew and loved Flo best. Did she ever take you on one of her “adventurous” car rides? Do you remember her journals, her faith, or her fearless spirit?
Please share your memories in the comments below. Every story adds another piece to the lively mosaic that was Flora Louise Black’s life.
📜 Want the full story?
Head over to Flora Louise Black’s Family Page to see her complete timeline—from birth records to censuses, city directories, and more. It’s the detailed backbone behind all the memories shared here.