Prior to moving to Rustington in 1987, Florence and her family lived in Littlehampton and were the proprietors of the Stetson Hotel. Her daughter was married and her grandchildren baptised in the Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul. 

 

She is a British Legion Member and Poppy Appeal Organiser, which includes playing a major part in the Annual Remembrance Day Parade - a most important and well supported community event in the Rustington calendar.