About Us

Biography of Florence S Bush

Florence S. Bush was born on September 26, 1924 in Baltimore, Maryland. She graduated from St. Frances Academy. Florence was a wonderful sister, loving aunt and devoted friend. She began her career with the Social Security Administration (SSA) in 1972 and worked until her unexpected death in 1999. Florence was quick to help others and was a supporter to everyone. She was known to always express concern and affection for people through her tokens of love. The Florence S. Bush Angel Foundation remembers her for her engaging personality, as well as, her generous and determined spirit.

Florence S. Bush
September 24, 1924
December 30, 1999

Our Mission & Story

The Florence S Bush Angel Foundation (FSBAF) was incorporated on December 18, 2003 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. Our purpose is to keep the memory of Florence S. Bush alive. She had an engaging personality and a generous determined spirit. Florence’s life was characterized by her many kind deeds and words of encouragement for all to see and feel.

The Angel Foundation was the vision of her now deceased great nephew, Edward Stokes, Jr., and family and friends who are dedicated to continuing her caring acts of love. Our mission is to positively impact the poor and disadvantaged of our communities by continuing Florence’s work of giving, loving, sharing and caring for those in need.
Over the years, the Florence S. Bush Angel Foundation has sponsored numerous charitable initiatives including casino bus trips, crab feasts, cookouts, Alzheimer Fundraiser and Edward E Stokes, Jr. Memorial Scholarship fundraisers.

Our Board

The Angel Foundation was founded by Florence's nephew, Edward Ellsworth Stokes, Jr. Eddie was devoted to family and friends. His dedication and love for family and community inspired him to establish The Florence S. Bush Angel Foundation.