Florence Colleen Edmiston's Obituary
EDMISTON, Florence Colleen (Williams) 91, passed away at Gulfside Regional Hospice on Saturday, March 23, 2013 surrounded by loving family. She was born in Tampa, Florida on 12-9-1921 where she lived until she married the love of her life, Charles Harold Edmiston, and they moved to his home town of Vinton Ohio. They returned to Tampa several years later and over the years lived in Vinton, Ohio, Tampa, Ruskin and most recently Land O Lakes, Fl. They were married 66 years. She retired from her position as a Food Stamp Quality Control Worker with the State of Florida. She is predeceased by her parents Norton B. and Ruth Williams and children; Charles Clayton, Cathy Eileen, and Norton Patten. She is survived by her children Lisa Edmiston, Susan Juarez (Richard), and granddaughter, Kelley Cutillo. Visitation will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at St. John the Divine Episcopal Church, 815 College Ave., East in Ruskin, FL. The Episcopal Eucharistic Burial Service will be held at 2:00 with a reception following. Interment will be on Saturday, March 30th in Vinton, Ohio.
The family wishes to extend their sincere gratitude to all of the Doctors, Nurses and caregivers over the years and especially to Gulfside Regional Hospice who cared for her and her family during her final days. Those who wish may make donations to Gulfside Regional Hospice.
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