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Florence L. Woodford

June 02, 2023

Florence L. Woodford

Florence Louise (Ross) Woodford, age 76, of Collins, passed away Friday, June 2, 2023, at her sister Mary’s home in Norwalk, surrounded by her family. She had been battling cancer for 7 ½ years and gave it a great fight.

She was born September 9, 1946, in Norwalk to the late Laurence H. and Ruth (Runion) Ross.  She was born and raised in Norwalk and later moved to Collins.  She enjoyed her friends and family. Florence gave a helping hand to anyone who needed it.  Florence worked at Fanny Farmers and at Walmart as a greeter, and in the crafts and the fabric department. 

She is survived by her husband, William A. Woodford Jr.; son, William Andrew Woodford III; and grandson, Andrew Myers whom she raised; also, a grandmother to Cristal Riedel, Harley Swartz, and Xamara Woodford; and a great-grandmother to Coraline Myers; sister, Mary (Bob) Messersmith; and many nieces and nephews, Tammy (Messersmith) Wasiniak and Jennifer (Ross) Ramos gave tremendous help in Florence’s final days.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Laurence and Ruth Ross; brother, Laurence “Wayne” Ross along with his children, Kevin Ross and Christina Ross.

Friends may call on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, from 4:00 – 7:00 P.M. at the Evans Funeral Home, 314 E. Main Street, Norwalk.  A funeral service will be held by pastor Jeff Watson Thursday, June 8, 2023, at 12:30 P.M. in the funeral home.  Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery.

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Florence L. Woodford

Florence Louise (Ross) Woodford, age 76, of Collins, passed away Friday, June 2, 2023, at her sister Mary’s home in Norwalk, surrounded by her family. She had been battling cancer for 7 ½ years and gave it a great fight.

She was born September 9, 1946, in Norwalk to the late Laurence H. and Ruth (Runion) Ross.  She was born and raised in Norwalk and later moved to Collins.  She enjoyed her friends and family. Florence gave a helping hand to anyone who needed it.  Florence worked at Fanny Farmers and at Walmart as a greeter, and in the crafts and the fabric department. 

She is survived by her husband, William A. Woodford Jr.; son, William Andrew Woodford III; and grandson, Andrew Myers whom she raised; also, a grandmother to Cristal Riedel, Harley Swartz, and Xamara Woodford; and a great-grandmother to Coraline Myers; sister, Mary (Bob) Messersmith; and many nieces and nephews, Tammy (Messersmith) Wasiniak and Jennifer (Ross) Ramos gave tremendous help in Florence’s final days.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Laurence and Ruth Ross; brother, Laurence “Wayne” Ross along with his children, Kevin Ross and Christina Ross.

Friends may call on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, from 4:00 – 7:00 P.M. at the Evans Funeral Home, 314 E. Main Street, Norwalk.  A funeral service will be held by pastor Jeff Watson Thursday, June 8, 2023, at 12:30 P.M. in the funeral home.  Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery.

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George Myers

San Diego, CA
June 10, 2023

So sorry for you loss, Flo was a fantastic person, may not have always had the same opinion, but a very wise lady, Sure will be missed,
Until we meet again Flo

Jessica Kinsey

June 06, 2023

I’m so sorry about your loss. She was such a kind Wonder Woman you had a bad day she cheered you up. She will be dearly missed

Susan Hamons

Collins, OH, United States
June 05, 2023

Thoughts and prayers. She was a very nice neighbor.

Gayle Ashbaker

New london, OH, US
June 05, 2023

I am so sorry for your loss. Many happy memories of time spent with Flo at WalMart...

Judy Linder

Collins, OH, US
June 05, 2023

Very sweet lady. Worked with her at Wal-Mart and a neighbor.

Marilyn Smith

Norwalk, OH, United States
June 05, 2023

I had known her from Walmart, such a nice funny lady, she will be missed

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