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Theresa Cuevas
Theresa Cuevas grew up watching her mother, Frances “BeBe” Nelson, design  oral arrangements. When BeBe opened Forget-Me-Not Florist in 1978 as a single mother, Theresa was always at her side. She learned from the best and has spent the past 40 years perfecting her craft and developing a keen sense of business.
Theresa took over the business in 2010 and continued to follow her mother’s business principles. Since taking over
 ower shop into a gift shop. Theresa
is also excited to bring her talent and expertise back to her hometown of Long Beach, Mississippi.
In addition to owning Forget-Me-
Not Florist, Theresa is also a wife, mother of  ve children, and a new grandmother. She plays an active role in her community by supporting local schools, charities, and other various organizations throughout the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
FORGET-ME-NOT FLORIST
1920 25th Ave., Gulfport 228.864.3326 forgetmenot oristgulfport.com
100 E Railroad St., Long Beach 228.863.5740 forgetmenot oristlongbeach.com
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the business, Theresa has expanded the
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