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Obituary For Florieda Anderson Major

It is with profound sadness that the Carter Funeral Home family announces the transition of one of their longtime associates, Florieda Anderson Major.

Serving and sharing for 78 years, Florieda peacefully transitioned into eternity on Sunday, March 5, 2023, in Union Springs, Alabama.

Celebration of Life Services for Florieda will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, March 18th at the Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church. The message of acceptance will be delivered by Rev. Dr. Sidney D. Jernigan, Jr. Pastor of the Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church.

Public visitation will be held Friday, March 17, 2023, from 11:00 am until 5:00 pm at Carter Funeral Home.

The life of Florieda Anderson Major came into existence on November 14, 1944. She was born to William James Anderson, Sr. and Annie Mae Anderson. Her earthly journey was completed on March 5, 2023 in Union Springs, Alabama. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Ruby Burgan and Bettye Price, her brothers, George Duane Anderson, William Anderson, Jr. and Kenneth Scott and her son Tinsley Major.

Florieda received her education at Aberfoil Elementary and Carver High School before graduating from North High School in Akron, Ohio. She then returned to Alabama where she attended Tuskegee Institute. She married Henry Major in September 1965 and they moved to Rochester, NY in November 1967.

While studying to become a teacher, Florieda did work in community-based organizations in Rochester, NY such as WEDGE and the Charles Street Settlement House. She received her associate degree from Monroe Community College, then went on to receive her bachelor’s degree from Brockport College in Special Education. She worked for the Rochester City School District as a substitute teacher for several years before transitioning her career from teaching and became the Operations Manager for Benji’s Beauty Supply. During this time, she continued her education and received her master’s degree in special education. Eventually she became a Home and Hospital Tutor for the Rochester City School District and continued that work until she retired.

Left to mourn her passing are a devoted husband, Henry Mack Major; two daughters, Mrs. Lakeya (William) Daymon and Ms. Sauntevia Major; grandchildren, Ms. Mirjana Cooper, Giachino Barcelona, Journey Barcelona, Tyler Masetta and Tiana Masetta, all from Rochester, New York, and Mr. Majied (Rachel) Eason, Colorado Springs, Colorado; five sisters, Mrs. Anne (Melvin) Gregory, Flint, Michigan, Ms. Billie Hazzard, Union Springs, Alabama, Mrs. Annie (Frank) Lee, Detroit, Michigan, Ms. Bonnie Newby, Flint, Michigan, and Mrs. Marilyn (George) King, Akron, Ohio; several great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins as well as a host of other relatives and dear friends, including the Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church Family.

The Staff of Carter Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the Final Life Celebration Arrangements for the late Mrs. Florieda Anderson Major.

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Sent with love and remembrance - Majied Eason and family

- Majied Eason

May the Lord bless this family for many years to come.We will never forget that beautiful smile. You were such a sweet and loving soul and we will forever keep your memories alive....

- Anthony Owens and Family

I love you Aunt Fats😢😢

- Paula Jenkins

My beautiful Aunt Florieda I will always cherish our summers together as a child. I love you dearly and may you rest in peace.. Love you Tomette Major 🙏🏼❤️

- Tomette R Major

With deepest sympathy- Love Little Will Major & Family

- Wilbert L Major Jr

Keeping all of you in prayer. Will & Tammy Major

- Will Major

Trasey & Family, We are so sorry for your loss. We are all thinking and praying for you. Love, Your DPW Family

- Gretchen Paxon

My Prayers to the family. Denise Payne

- Tabo Burgan

Sorry for your lost and you all are in my prayers. Your Nephew Tabo

- Tabo Burgan

Ma, I never got to see you again, but you were always such a positive influence to my children, and the world in my view. I will miss you being in the world just knowing you were there was a comfort. Godspeed.

- John Barcelona

I am so sorry for your loss. May the Lord strengthen your family during your time of grieving. Abbie Thornton & Family

- Abbie Thornton