Minister Flossie Jean Nicholson

Mrs. Flossie Jean Nicholson, affectionately known as "Floe", was born October 13, 1950, in Elizabethtown, NC to the late Furman and Docia Milsap. She peacefully made her heavenly transition on October 14, 2025, surrounded by family and love. She graced this earth for 75 years. Flossie was preceded in death by her father, Furman Milsap, mother Docia Milsap, and sisters Glenda Milsap and Betty Gillis (her twin). She leaves to mourn her husband of 19 years, Chester Nicholson of Raeford, NC; three children: Katrina Brookins (Robert) of Fayetteville, NC, Nicol Price of Tar Heel, NC, and Shuan Gillis (Kinika) of Fayetteville, NC; seven grandchildren (Tweedle Bugs): Mashonda Ellis (William), Briana Brookins, Nigeria Price, all of Fayetteville, NC India Price of Laurel, Maryland, Shuan Gillis, Jr., Marquis Gillis, and Jamal Gillis, all of Fayetteville, NC, two great-grandchildren (Tweedle Bugettes): Jade Ellis and Carmen Ellis; sister Mary Tyles, brother Joseph Milsap, all of Fayetteville, NC; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. Flossie was raised on Fayetteville, NC graduating from E.E> Smith Senior High School in 1969. She raised her children as a single mother, sacrifices not unnoticed, providing the best life she could with the guidance of the Lord. The definition of a hard-working woman, she showed dedication through all of her years in the workforce. She worked as a housekeeper at High-Smith Rainey Hospital for 17 years and a custodian at the City of Fayetteville Police Department for 18 years, where she and the utility closet (turned into her escape space) became acquainted, retiring in November 2016. Flo attended Leach Springs Missionary Baptist Church (LSMBC) and had been a member since 2001, also working as a custodian for 5 years and serving on the Senior Choir and Mass Choir. Believing God that continuing her education would only improve her as a person, she later decided at age 66 that she would return to school. She attended Apex School of Theology online obtaining an Associate's in Christian Education (2017) and a Bachelor of Theology 2019). She was called to ministry June 2018, ordained as a Minister, and preached her first sermon September 2019. She took the pen name Flo over 50 years ago when she started writing poems and drawing, which were two of her hobbies; growing flowers and plants was her third hobby (that one wasn't passed onto her descendants). She was a member of the Women's Ministry (LSMBC) and PLRB (Pretty Ladies Read Books) Book Club. She enjoyed spending a lot of time with family, visiting the beach, reading, going shopping (recently on Amazon), visiting and ministering to the residents of Open Arms Retirement Center in Raeford, NC, and spreading the Word and love of Jesus to all. She was an avid follower of Christ that, even through many bouts of illness, made sure she attended Bible Study and completed morning Meditations. Her infectious spirit radiated outward and everyone she encountered could feel the genuineness of her love. There was no such thing as a stranger when she came around because she made all feel welcome and never held back from conversation (but don't be sitting too close to her while she's laughing because she would "love tap" your arm). Flo's faith was unwavering and a testament to how believing in the Word improves your quality of life and she will truly be missed.

Minister Flossie Jean Nicholson

October 13, 1950 - October 14, 2025