Floris "Flo" Savarro

Mrs. Floris "Flo" Savarro, age 91, died Thursday, April 10, 2008, at 4:51 p.m. at Ocean Springs Hospital. Born July 7, 1916, Flo was a life-long resident of Biloxi. "Flo was a friend to all and a stranger to none. She was best described as always doing for others, and always with that big smile on her face." Flo truly gave so much of herself and absolutely loved life to the fullest. Flo was one of twelve children, born to Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kulivan and raised on "The Point" on Oak Street in Biloxi. She married James Mosline "Moss" Savarro in 1939. flo and Moss owned and operated Savarro's Grocery Store for many years on Jackson Street in Biloxi. Flo was involved in numerous activities and social functions around Biloxi. She was a charter member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Biloxi Elks Lodge 606 since 1945. During her service of 63 years with the Elks, she held the office of President of the Ladies Auxiliary for two years and was honored as Elkette of the Year. For decades Flo dedicated her love, her time and services to the Elks Special Children's Christmas Party for the Harrison County School for Exceptional Children. Held annually in December at the Elks, these children were so very special to Flo. "She would buy Christmas presents for the children, carefully wrapping and labeling the presents for each and every child. Her face would light up to see these wonderful children delight in the festivities of the Christmas Party." Flo also operated the Cake Table at the Friday night Elk's Bingo. Flo would bake cakes and brownies, rice-crispy treats and fudge, and sell the sweets at the bingo. All the proceeds from the cake table would be donated to the Biloxi V A's Patient Canteen Books. Flo was a member of the Slovenian Lodge in Biloxi for several decades. She was bestowed the honor of Biloxi Lions Club Mother of the Year. She worked the annual Slavic Golf Tournament in Biloxi for many years, passing out food and drinks to the golfers. Proceeds of the Slavic Tournament were donated to the Local Children's Scholarship College Fund. Flo will be greatly missed and forever loved. She was truly heaven's angel on earth to all who were graced with her friendship and love. Flo was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Mosline "Moss" Savarro; sisters, Marie Randazzo, Louise Taranto, Caroline Wetzel, Beatrice Seidule, Lucille DeWitt, Bernice Ewing, Alfrieda Weiss, and Marjorie Corso; brother, Joseph Kulivan and Alfred "T-Boy" Kulivan; and a grandchild, Joseph J. Pomierski, Jr. Flo is survived by her sister, Wilda Mae Sitre; great-grandchildren, Kelli Pomierski and Joseph J. Pomierski, III; and many very loving nieces, great-nieces, nephews, great-nephews and grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, April 18, 2008, at 1 p.m. at Nativity B.V.M. Catholic Cathedral where friends may visit from 11 a.m. until service time. Interment will follow in Biloxi City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Special Children's Christimas Party Fund, c/o Biloxi Elks Lodge #606, 1178 Beach Boulevard, Biloxi, MS 39530. For information please call 228-374-0606 and ask for Danny Williams. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Avenue, in Biloxi is in charge of arrangements.