WILLEMAN'S
FLOWERS, Okolona,
Ohio, has been specializing in weddings since 1986. The work is all
in the family at Willeman's with Florence designing; daughter Lynette manages
the shop and is an interior and floral designer, and daughter Angela is a
floral designer. For nearly 35 years Florence has taught horticulture
at Four County Career Center and often calls on her former students to assist with special weddings or during the holidays.
Florence is
a proud member of OFA, an Association of Floriculture Professionals in Ohio.
She won distinction
as the "Designer of the Year" while working for Teleflora.
She also worked as a floral designer traveling to Pennsylvania, Michigan,
Cleveland, and Columbus to display her talents during instructive conventions.
In 2002, Florence was one of the first 5 florists in the state to
become an Ohio Certified Florist.
