Gona Flora Catherine   Rao

October  28th, 1935 December  23rd, 2024
405 Rao St., Goodwill Nagar, Kayarambedu, TN India
Gona Flora Catherine   Rao

" Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal ".

1 Thessalonians 3:12 -13
12 May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else, just as ours does for you. 13 May he strengthen your hearts so that you will be blameless and holy in the presence of our God and Father when our Lord Jesus comes with all his holy ones.

Obituary

Flora Catherine Rao, age 89, passed away Monday morning, December 23, 2024 at her residence. She was born October 28, 1935, in Nandyal, Andhra Pradesh. She was the daughter of the late Elias Gona and Sara Gona. Mrs. Flora was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Ch. G.S.S.Sreenivasa Rao, former Head of the Philosophy department and the Dean of Humanities at Madras Christian College.

Mrs. Rao was a former Vice-Principal of St. Christopher’s College of Education where she taught English. A few years into her retirement after her husband’s passing, Mrs. Flora turned their residence at Goodwill Nagar, Kayarembedu, into a church to glorify His name and bring comfort and good news into this once distant and remote hamlet.

‍Mrs. Flora is survived by her son Samuel Prasanna Rao, her daughter-in-law, Anupama, grandchildren, Vivika Noelle and Siddarth Gregory. She also leaves behind her spiritual son Pastor Lawrence, his wife Sister Leelima, and their children Joshua, Sharon, Christie along with Joshua’s wife Lijji and their infant daughter Lenora.

Mrs. Flora Catherine Rao also leaves numerous other family members, colleagues and friends who will sadly miss her and the incessant loving prayers they used to receive. She led an exemplary life rooted in unwavering faith and grace.

Funeral service will be held 10 am Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at the Church of Revival Parsonage & Residence, with Burial to follow at the Kayarembedu Cemetery. You may attend the funeral service online using the below link.



https://youtube.com/@churchofrevival3720?si=gT4c8pAqsqjwGznm [youtube.com]



Condolences and flowers may also be sent to the Church of Revival Parsonage & Residence:

405 Rao Street

Goodwill Nagar,

Kayarambedu,

Guduvanchery – 603202

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“Romans 14:8 says, "For if we live, we live for the Lord, and if we die, we die for the Lord; so then, whether we live or die, we are the Lord's".



Mrs. G Flora Catherine Rao passed away this morning at the age of eighty-nine. She was loved dearly and will be missed even more dearly. But we know she ran a great race and showed us how to finish with courage, grace, and faith. Her heart was so abounding in love that she freely gave it to anyone she sensed needed it, even without their asking, with her spiritual gift of intercession. We thank Him for the Christian stewardship she demonstrated that everything we have is a gift from God, and that we should be grateful and generous with those gifts. Love you, my dearest mother…fly away an angel !

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December 24, 2024
Cousin Sam, our condolences to You and Your Family.

Aunty Flora will always have a Special Place in our hearts.

🙏🙏🙏
Stanley Gona Chee Khiong
December 23, 2024
Words fail to describe what Aunty means to me. She has lifted me at some of life’s darkest moments with the great assurance that can only come from someone who went thru those times herself, and, found her life’s purpose in Christ. You will be sorely missed dear Aunty. Your ministry of love to all of us has not been in vain dear Aunty, I promise you that I will certainly pay it forward in any little way I can. You set such a good example for us.
I loved our in-person time in 2018 along with Malini and Beulah at Chennai airport. Then again I had the opportunity to see her in 2022 along with Viji.
Sowmya
December 23, 2024
Dearest Aunty, You are a pillar of strength, an angel of God and a true saint of God. You have taught us how to be positive in any situation. You were the kindest person I have ever met. This earth will miss you dearest angel. Rejoice in your new abode with the Lord and all His angels. We dearly miss you. Love you dearly my dearest Amma ❤️
Beulah
December 23, 2024
Time stood still once I got to know that aunty breathed her last today morning.

I had the privilege of spending some memorable times with your mom and dad at the residence in MMC campus when we were schooling. There are endless stories which we recall whenever we school buddies meet.

Me and my family had a very special bonding with her till her last days. She had a sweet discussion with my daughter sneha at the hospital and blessed her before she moved to Pune.

I am glad that the almighty gave me, my family and my friends to see her in her good memories and got her last blessings.

As long as she was active she never missed to pray and bless us all everyday with her WhatsApp messages. Though we will miss her physically i am sure she will continue to bless us all devinly.

I am glad that you pulled out time from your demanding professional life and spent your full time to see her thru peacefully and did all that a son can do to their parents. As your school buddies we are proud of you Sam.

Regards
T.N.Jayakumar.
T.N.Jayakumar
December 23, 2024
Flora Ma’am, Your Grace and Elegance, Charm and Charisma, so soft spoken, and culturally rich! We Love You. Rest In Peace Sweet Angel! Your son Sam is now our family 🩷Edward &rea
Andrea Mallya
December 23, 2024
Mrs. Rao has been a source of inspiration to everyone. She lived a complete, fruitful life..Her smiling face and kindness can never be forgotten. May God comfort and console all her near and dear ones.
Betty Prince
December 23, 2024
Heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Rao's family who face irreparable loss. She was a pious, kind teacher and full of compassion to all those she befriended.
Susan David
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