Florence M Henderson
June 14, 1929 ~ March 12, 2015
Born in: Moosic, Pennsylvania
Florence "Flossi" M. Henderson, 85, of Oil City, went to be with her Lord, at 3:25 a.m., Thursday, March 12th, at UPMC Northwest in Seneca, following a brief illness.Born in Moosic, Pennsylvania, on June 14, 1929, Flossi was the daughter of the late Ira J. and Jessie Lanerd Shotwell. While in college at Anderson University in Anderson, Indiana, Flossi met the love of her life, Carl Henderson and they were married on June 27, 1953, in Scranton. Carl preceded her in death on November 1, 2014. Following graduation, they moved to Michigan, where they both taught school in the Garden City School System. They then moved back to Franklin. For more than 30 years, Flossi served her love for God and others at the Fox Street Church of God, where she was the choir director. She enjoyed singing and sang at many weddings throughout the years. Following their retirement, Flossi and her husband started spending their winters in Florida, eventually settling in Zephyrhills, where they traveled and enjoyed their many friends. As a couple, they were always very social and had many friendships with people all over the country. More than anything, Flossi loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them.Flossi is survived by her daughter, Dianne Hicks and her husband, Daryl, of Oil City; and her son, Brent Henderson and his wife, Kathy, of Anderson, Indiana. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Travis Hicks and his wife, Jocelyn, of Franklin, Tara Hicks of Oil City, and Garrett Henderson and Emma Henderson, both of Anderson, Indiana; and her great-grandchildren, Madeline Boyle, Darius Hicks, Logan Boyle, and Olivia Hicks, all of Franklin.She is additionally survived by her brother, Ira Shotwell and his wife, Judy, of Zephyrhills, Florida; and her sister, Nancey Smerdon of Anderson, Indiana.In addition to her parents and husband, Flossi was preceded in death by her two sisters, Grace Shotwell and Violet Staples.Family and friends will be received at the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin on Sunday, March 15th from 4 to 8 p.m. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, March 16th at 11 a.m. at the Hasson Heights Community Church, Oil City, with the Rev. Jamie Fowler, pastor of the church, and Rev. Randy Kightlinger, VNA Hospice Chaplain, officiating. Interment will be held at Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens in Cranberry.The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the VNA Foundation, 491 Allegheny Blvd., Franklin PA 16323 and/or Lives Transforming Counseling (www.livestransforming.com), 13005 Parkside Drive, Fishers, IN 46038-3864.To send flowers, cards, online condolences, or for further information, family and friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.
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To the Henderson family,
We would like to express our deepest sympathy for the loss of your beloved mother and grandmother. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the difficult days that lie ahead. Wishing you comfort and peace as you remember a wonderful woman and her remarkable life…
Sincerely,
Keith and Rosalyn (Walker) Miller
Thought and prayers go out to the family. I remember Flossie from when I was a young girl at Fox Street Church in Franklin, PA. She was a wonderful woman. Micci Quinn, Fishers, Indiana
Diane, Brent and families, My heart and prayers are with you at this time of your mother’s passing. She was a wonderful lady, full of fun and laughter. I know the memories you have of her will be a great comfort to you right now and will help you through the times you miss her so much and can’t believe she’s gone. Remember, it’s only for a little while! Until we meet again….
Our love and prayers are with you all at this time. We have had so many good memories with Flossi and Carl over the years since we met them on a camping trip to Nova Scotia. We met every year except one when Carl was having a treatment. Then we spent our winters in Zephyrhills in the park next to theirs.
Flossi and I always laughed at how many things were alike with us Oh, the trips we went on together, camping then later in motels. What a special friendship we shared. Our prayers will still be with your family. With love to all. Morris and Charlotte Fassett
Flossi was such a sweet dear woman. I am grateful to have known her and her love for God and all those around her.
Love, Susan Scriven Schroeter
My sincere condolences on your loss.
We are so sorry to hear of Flossi’s passing. She was a very special person and we have many fond memories of both her and Carl. Sincerely, Becky & Craig Harwick–Cary, North Carolina
Loving thoughts and prayers from Jim and Beverly (Latchaw) Froncek. Carl was one of my teachers seventh thru twelth grade. I can still see Flossi singing in the church choir.
To the Henderson Family, Nancy, Flossie’s Sister and the entire Family. May God grant His peace in the loss of Mother, Sister, Grandchildren, Nieces, Nephews and Friends. We knew Flossie and Carl well and wish them a best forever with God. May we all be ready to meet them in heaven. Joe and Flo Smerdon
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Sincerely, Joyce and Dave Beightol
My dear old friend please accept my heartfelt love and support during your loss. No matter your age it hurts no less to lose a parent. I understand your grief in losing you mom and dad so close together. We have moved to Southern Virginia and send you an open invitation to come for a vist. I have such wonderful memories of time playing at your house as a child and how wonderful your parents always were so kind.
God Bless;
Bill and Mary Anne Mackey-Wisor
So very sorry to hear about your mom’s passing, Brent! She was a kind and caring person, and I will always remember how nice she was whenever I visited your house. My wife, karen, worked with her at Franklin Regional Medical Center, and she echos my sentiments. It’s been a tough six months for your family, so may the Lord be with you in your time of grief and comfort you with warm memories of happier days! Please accept our deepest sympathies and condolences. Sincerly the Scierka family (Pete, Karen and Rachel)
Diane, Brent & families, …………So sorry to hear of your loss, Flossi was a dear sweet lady to say the least, she was a beautiful on the inside as on the outside. Enjoyed singing in the choir under her direction, learned so much from her, she was a special person in so many ways. Cherish your memories as of both your parents, I feel blessed to have known them both!
Kathy Crisman -Warner
Brent and family,
My sincere condolences to all of you for the recent loss of both your parents. It doesn’t seem that long ago that I ran into them (and the Pfaff’s) having lunch in Mercer. All of them still looked the same as I remembered them while in school…it was amazing how none of us have aged!
God Bless,
Ken Brannon
Missing you and Papa lots today, Nana. I wish I could still spend my summers with you in Mercer.
Graduation is only 3 months away, but I wish you were here to celebrate with me. I got accepted into my favorite college, and winterguard is coming to a close, which means my last season of marching band is coming up very quickly. You were the reason I joined colorguard even if you weren’t here to see it, and I will always be thankful for that. These last few days have been especially hard without you. I miss you all the time, but I will always write to you.
Thinking of you today