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Florence Caskey

Florence, Texas

Aug 5, 1919 – Aug 3, 2017

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BORN
August 5, 1919
DIED
August 3, 2017
LOCATION
Florence, Texas

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Cook-Walden Davis Funeral Home Obituary

Florence Oleta Chambers Caskey, age 97, passed away August 3, 2017, at her home in Florence, Texas. She was born August 5, 1919, in Georgetown, Texas, to Robert and Florence Chambers. She attended elementary and high school, as well as Southwestern University, in Georgetown. She received the...

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In 1972 Florence Caskey was my second grade teacher. She had a profound influence on my life. She loved teaching, and it showed in the manner that she taught her kids. Mrs. Caskey was probably the first adult (other than my parents) that showed an interest in my life and development that was genuine. She really cared, it was a tangible presence about her, you could just sense it. She was just different than all the other teachers I had in public school. She was a special lady, that cared...

So sorry to hear this. She was a true Florence treasure. Sincere sympathies.

My memory of Florence will always be not only the times we spent together while I was doing her hair but her sharing her knowledge of sewing with me. Although my mother taught me how to sew and how to quilt, Florence taught me the finishing touches of sewing and of making a quilt. She taught me how to hide my knots. She was one very special lady to me.