Naomi Jean (Connell) Lankford of Dade City, FL ascended to heaven on Friday, June 30th, 2023. Naomi was born on May 9th, 1941 in Dade City, Florida to Arteelia Connell and Mary Louise (Walker) Connell. Naomi was married to Curtis Lankford January 1st, 1958. She had three siblings, Robert Connell, Barbara (Connell) Brasher, and Edward Connell. Naomi is survived by her three daughters, Tammy Welch (Jimmy Welch) of Fort Pierce, FL, Sharon Morris (Daniel Morris) of Brooksville, FL, and Paula VanNorman (Frederick VanNorman) of Dade City, FL. She is also survived by six grandchildren, Shane Welch (Julie), Allyson Walls (David), Brittany Dean, Benjamin VanNorman (Christine), Chelsea Fuller (Sean), and Jackson Morris. In addition, Naomi is survived by 9 great-grandchildren, Brandon Welch, Connor Welch, Shelby Welch, Madison Walls, Emma Walls, Carter Walls, Luna Dean, Alex VanNorman, and Amelia VanNorman. Naomi Lankford was a 6th generation Floridian. She grew up singing on the radio and would eventually pass this passion for gospel music down to her children. While working as a waitress on roller skates at the Freezette in Dade City, Naomi met the man of her dreams, Curtis Lankford. With their three daughters, Naomi and Curtis formed the Lankford Family Gospel singing group. Naomi was the driving force behind this family spreading the word of God through music up and down the East Coast for many years. Naomi was a strong and graceful woman who loved being with her family. She was a talented florist, enjoyed attending gospel sings, and was an active member of Pasadena Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School and touched many lives through her music ministry. Naomi was also an active member in her community with some of the local establishments even knowing her by name. Her family likes to imagine that up in heaven she is creating the biggest floral wreath you could imagine, shopping with an unlimited Hobby Lobby gift card, and enjoying an endless Freds Buffet. More importantly, Naomi is now able to check in with all of her family all the time, which is what she always dreamed of. Memorial Donation Visitation Thursday, July 6, 2023 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Pasadena Baptist Church 35845 Clinton Avenue Dade City, FL 33525 Funeral Service Friday, July 7, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Pasadena Baptist Church 35845 Clinton Avenue Dade City, FL 33525