Marie Flowers was born in Batesville, Mississippi on October 3, 1936 to Leroy Flowers, Sr. and Ella Quay Flowers. The third of six children, she accepted Christ at an early age at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Batesville, Mississippi under the leadership of Rev. John McClinton. As a young adult, Marie relocated to Milwaukee, Wisconsin where she united with King Solomon Missionary Baptist Church.
