Departed this life September 26, 2019. Mrs. Gertie Flowers, age 82, of Richmond. She is preceded in death by one daughter, Josa Flowers, two sons, Anthony and Dwayne Cutler. She is survived by three daughters, Cheryl Brown, Junneat Cutler and Melissa Flowers; three sons, Donnell Gail, Jeffrey Brown and James Brown(Rosalind); 21 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; one sister-in- law, Louise Gail; and other relatives and friends among them a devoted companion, Morris L. Barber. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue where funeral services will be held Sunday at 2PM. Interment private. Family and friends assemble at the funeral home 1:45PM Sunday.