Edna Mae Carey's Obituary
CAREY, EDNA MAE (HAYNES, DAVIS), 78 of South Miami, FL died December 17, 2008. Born on the Southside of Chicago, IL in Cook County Hospital in the midst of the Great Depression. As a child traveled the United States with her mom and stepdad (a tote machine mechanic), following the horse racetracks. Married at 16 to a Navy man and moved with him around the U.S. settled in Miami, FL in 1958. Licensed Real Estate Broker and Certified Property Manager. Highly regarded manager of commercial properties and high rise office buildings for 30+ years. Prided herself for efficient, cost effective management including: renting to tenants and contractors in building office space; hiring, training and supervising building staff, such as cleaning, security and maintenance personnel; increasing profitability and value of properties for owners; and providing pleasant work environments for tenants and customers. First woman President of Building Owners and Managers Association of Greater Miami (BOMA) in 1979 and 1980. First woman President of Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM), South Florida Chapter 16 in 1985 and 1986. She always expected the best from herself and inspired others to do their best too. She loved animals, especially her two doggies, and camping on the beach. She also loved gardening, cooking, especially pot roast (yum!), and caring for and being with her children, Edna K. Davis and George W. Davis, Jr. She will be remembered as a devoted and loving Mother, and very dear and loyal friend. Memorial donations may be made, in lieu of flowers, to the American Lung Association, Douglas Gardens Hospice, Inc., 5200 N.E. 2nd Ave., Miami, FL 33137, the Humane Society, or a charity of your choice. VAN ORSDEL - CORAL GABLES 4600 SW 8 St 305-446-4412 Family Owned Since 1924 www.vanorsdelfuneralchapels.com
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