Anne Fleming Naves
November 18, 1926 – September 18, 2023
Anne Fleming Naves was the third child born to Abraham and Mildred on November 18, 1926, in Archer, Florida, a small farming community near Gainesville. Two other sisters, Ethel and Daisy, completed their family.
Due to the Great Depression, the family moved to Fort Lauderdale. Anne graduated from Dillard High School in 1944. While at Dillard, Anne played basketball and tennis. Additionally, Anne was honored to be the Commencement Speaker.
After graduation, Anne went to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to spend time with relatives. When she returned to Fort Lauderdale, she was asked to take a young cousin to his mother who was living in Chicago, Illinois.
That trip was the beginning of her thirty year stay there. “Anne met and married the late, Sylvester Naves. They were blessed with 3 children: Beverly Naves (deceased), Ronald Naves, and Bruce Naves. As a mother of 3 young children, Anne earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Chicago State College, as well as two Master’s Degrees, one in Social Sciences, and the other in History”.
Anne, now a mother of 3 children, earned a Bachelors Degree in Education from Chicago State College and a Masters Degree in Social Sciences and History. She went on to teach ten years in the Chicago School System and 25 years in the Broward County School System.
She also earned an Ed.S. Degree in Administration and Supervision at Nova Southeastern University in Davie, Florida. Anne Naves is survived by her sons Ronald and Bruce Naves; her grandchildren Alanna, Bruce, Briana, and Jamal; her niece Linda Williams; her daughter-in-law, and 9 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers
Rubin Stacy Studio For Innovation & Education
Ann Naves, Founder
Ann Naves Fund
Zelle contributions: (954) 801-3951 Briana Times
Rahming Poitier Funeral Home
Memberships
Congressional Black Caucus Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Southern Poverty Law Center AARLAC
Mt. Hermon AME Church NAACP
Trailblazers of Broward County, Inc. YMCA
