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.