May God bless you and your...
So sorry to hear about your loss.
Edward Vaughan
January 17, 2026 | Goliad, TX | Classmate
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Florence Ann Highsmith
Aug 23, 1925 - Jan 3, 2026
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Denise, Tommy & Leighton, I'm so sorry for your loss. Miss Flossie was a beautiful person inside and out. She was loved by all and will be missed by many. My deepest condolences.
Peggy Murray
January 12, 2026 | Cotulla, TX | Friend
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So sorry that I will miss her Memorial Service. I loved her dearly. She was always smiling. And always encouraging me
Kay Passmore
January 10, 2026 | Family
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So sorry to hear about the passing of Flossie. She was a beautiful person. I remember the frequent visits to our home when I was growing up by Bill & Flossie. She was very special.
Joyce Tomerlin Codd
January 10, 2026 | San Antonio, TX | Family
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Heartfelt Condolences
Mary Jane Treff
January 07, 2026 | San Antonio, TX | Friend
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Highsmith family
Your dear mom was someone you noticed and she didn’t even have to say a word
So pretty, so sweet
May this beautiful soul,—-and much beloved mother and grandmother RIP
May you find comfort in all the lovely memories she has left behind
I know she will be missed by all who knew and loved her
Thinking of all of you
Norma Santos Barbour
January 06, 2026
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Flossie was a beautiful light, and deeply loved by so many. ‘Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted’ (Matthew 5:4). Praying God’s comfort and strength over your family.”
Miguel & Vicki Rodriguez
January 06, 2026 | Cotulla, TX | Friend
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Obituary
Florence's Obituary
Florinda “Flossie” Mazzulla Highsmith passed away on January 3, 2026. She was born on August 23, 1925, in the community of San Fili, in the Province of Calabria, Italy. At the age of three, she immigrated to the United States with her family, entering through Ellis Island before settling in Rhode Island.
She was later swept away in marriage by a Texas boy, Willis Monroe “Bill” Highsmith, who preceded her in death on December 31, 1994. Bill brought Flossie to Texas, where together they made a home and raised their family.
Flossie celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by family in August 2025.
She was a devoted member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the St. Ann’s organization, and the Cotulla Garden Club.
Flossie worked for many years at Gaddis Pharmacy, where she was known for her dedication and friendly presence.
She especially enjoyed playing cards with friends, as well as cooking and baking for her family. Her children will attest that she was an exceptional cook, and her lasagna and chocolate chip pumpkin bread were beloved Christmas traditions.
Flossie is survived by her daughters Denise Storey, Paulette Roch and Laura Gomez and her son Tommy Highsmith, 12 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren.
The family is deeply grateful for the compassionate care she received from Las Palmas Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation and Heart to Heart Hospice.
A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at Peters Funeral Home from 10:00a.m. to 11:30a.m. with a Rosary at 10:00a.m.
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