Florida Evans

Florida Evans

Florida Evans Dixon (born 1929) is the fictional supporting character on the sitcom Maude and the lead character in its spin-off, Good Times. She was the hard-working mother of the Evans family. She first appeared as Maude and Walter's housekeeper on Maude (1972–1974), but later she quit to be a housewife, which was when Good Times began (1974–1977, 1978–1979). Florida Evans was portrayed by Emmy Award-winning actress Esther Rolle.