Florence was the beloved daughter of the late Cecil and Isabel Wilkison of Saint Louis; adored mother of Irma Perry of Saint Louis and Sharon (Melvyn) Smith of Saint Louis county; dear sister of Irma (Richard) Mertens of Warrenton Missouri and Lawrence "Rip" (Ann) Wilkison of Sacramento California; cherished by her grandchildren, Kimberly (Kevin), Justin (Terry), Matthew, David (Michelle), Neil, and Philip; great-grandchildren Ryan, Sarah, Alonna, Gavin, Kayla, Lindsay, and Dawn; great-great grandmother to Owen and Harrison; dear aunt to Anita, Jack, Suzie, Charlene, Janice, Michael, and Laura (Mertens) and all of the extended Mertens family; beloved by the wonderful staff at Bethesda Southgate on Poppy Lane, and a true friend to all.
Florence was an avid St. Louis Cardinal fan, loved playing cards, working puzzle books, and reading. She loved watching the old classic movies and going out to eat. She had a great sense of humor, a very big heart, and was a great listener. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her, and will be forever in our hearts.
Visitation will be Tuesday, August 13 from 4-8pm at Hoffmeister Colonial Mortuary, 6464 Chippewa Street 63109. A Celebration of Florence's Life will be Wednesday, August 14 at 10:30am at the funeral home. Interment will be at 1pm at Mount Hope Cemetery, 1215 Lemay Ferry Road 63125.
If desired, contributions to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in Florence's memory are greatly appreciated.
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