Florence Weeks' Obituary
Florence Rebecca Weeks, daughter of Abraham Stoner and Etta Magdalene Moye Miller, was born August 7, 1920, in St. Clair County, Missouri. She departed this life on Monday, October 23, 2006 in Maranatha Village, Springfield, Missouri, at the age of eighty-six years, two months, and sixteen days. In March, 1950, she was united to Stanley E. Weeks, and to this union five children were born. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Stanley, on September 14, 1963; one grandchild, Cheryl, one great-grandchild, Jordan; one sister, Bertha, and a brother, Joseph. Florence is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Stan Weeks, and his wife, Cindy, of Sparta, Missouri, Paul Weeks, and his wife, Becky, and Jackie Weeks, and his wife, Grace, all of Highlandville, Missouri; two daughters, Judy Carpone, and her husband, Marcus, of Tucson, Arizona, and Rebecca Howard, of Kempner, Texas; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two brothers, David and Abraham Miller, both of the State of Kansas, and one sister, Etta Betts, of the State of Kansas; two nephews, Bob Bailey, and his wife, Elsie, and L.L. Bailey and his wife, Mary, all of Lebanon, Missouri; and other nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends. She was born and raised in St. Clair County and spent her early years in Southwest Missouri. After she met and married Stanley, they made their home in Springfield and lovingly raised their family. After her husband’s death, she worked for several years in hotel management. Florence then moved to Lebanon in 1976 and began employment with the H.D. Lee plant until her retirement. Florence had made her profession of faith and was a member of First Baptist Church of Lebanon. She also was a lifetime member of the V.F.W. lady’s auxiliary. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading murder mysteries, quilting, and crocheting. She was an avid follower of the “Jesse James” era and always ready to watch the movie “Gone With the Wind” and sharing Scarlett’s dilemma. She had a warm, outgoing personality and was always ready to share her sense of humor. Florence was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate her life and her accomplishments and will cherish the wonderful memories she created for her family and friends. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 27, 2006, in the Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Lebanon. Burial will be in the Marshfield Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday evening from 7 - 8:30 p.m. under the direction of Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Lebanon, Missouri. Memorials to the First Baptist Church of Lebanon may be made through the funeral home.
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