Nora J. Bland

 Nora J. Bland, 76, of Bartow, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 04, 2019, with her loving family at her side. Born in Ft. Meade, FL, she was a lifelong resident of the area. Nora was a loving mother, and grandmother, who took great pride in her family, and the time she spent with them. She would always put others before herself. She was preceded in death by her parents, George & Nancy O'Berry and her son; Steven R. Flowers. She is survived by her Daughter, Deborah J. Dyson, Bartow, FLSons; Kenneth W Sanders (Donnette) of Lake Wales, FL and Jimmy Sanders, of Lumberton, NC Sisters, Jan and Carole and her brother Lawrence12 Grandchildren, many great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, family and friends. Family will receive friends Saturday, July 06, 2019 from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home, Bartow. Funeral service will be held Sunday, July 07, 2019, at 1:00 PM at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Wildwood Cemetery, Condolences to family at www.whiddenmcleanfuneralhome.com