Southern Florist & Gifts

106 W. Railroad St., LaGrange 252-566-9148

Special occasions are just that much better with flowers.

And Southern Florist & Gifts knows that behind every bouquet there is a love story, a family memory, a chance to celebrate or a tribute to a loved one.

That's why every order that mother and daughter owners Sarah E. Kearney and Anna Bryson fill gets special care. Those flowers have to be just perfect.

And for more than three decades, area residents have trusted their moments to Southern Florist & Gifts.

They pride themselves on being able to make flower arrangements for any and every occasion.

"Customer satisfaction is guaranteed and our No. 1 objective," they said.

From weddings to funerals, and everything in between, they use the finest flowers and quality time to make sure that the arrangement is perfect.

But fresh flowers are not the only items available at Southern Florist & Gifts. They have a large selection of plants, too.

They also have a gift shop with gifts that show love and affection or apologies and sorrow, or even just a little something extra to let someone know you care.

They arrange gift baskets that are full of fruit, candy, gourmet foods, flowers, plants and even birdhouses.

Silk floral arrangements, baby gifts, angels, note cards and prints by Ms. Kearney are among the items at the shop.

And if you or someone you know is an expectant or new parent, they even rent out personalized storks to announce new arrivals.

The family duo bought the shop from another family member in 2005, but the shop itself has been in business for almost 30 years.

Ms. Kearney and Ms. Bryson's family has deep roots in both Greene and Lenoir counties, but both of them have many business and personal contacts in Wayne County as well.

Southern Florist and Gifts Inc. serves LaGrange, Goldsboro, Kinston, Snow Hill, Walnut Creek and all the points in between.