Leslie Austin-Flores

Born Jan. 3, 1972, daughter of Carolyn Bowers and Jim Austin of Houston, she was raised in Memphis, Tenn., where she graduated from White Station High School. As a child, she was a champion swimmer and an honor student. She graduated cum laude with a bachelors degree from the University of Houston-Clear Lake. Flores began her career as a teacher and inspired many young children who adored her. She worked as a fashion model, excelled in tennis and running and was also a talented jewelry designer.

Her husband, Allen Flores, survives of Houston.

Survivors in addition to her husband and parents include: two children, Brooke and Cole, whom she loved dearly and to whom she devoted her life; her stepmother, Kathi Austin of Houston; her stepfather, Rob Bowers of Houston; and her maternal grandparents, Bill and Vera Gage of Charleston, Mo.; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Monday at St. Jerome Catholic Church in Houston.

Earthman-Hunters Creek Funeral Home of Houston is in charge of arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be sent to:

The Houston Area Women's Center 1010 Waugh Drive Houston, Texas 77007

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