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Flo von Rosenberg Obituary
Belton - Flo Stuart von Rosenberg, 85, of Belton, SC, passed away on May 13, 2021. She was born in Hattiesburg, MS, on January 14, 1936, to Clayton and Marie Googe Stuart. Raised in Baton Rouge, LA, by her single-parent mother, Flo often had to take care of her younger brother, David, and this childhood experience imbued her with a strong sense of responsibility, a protective nature, and a compassionate heart.
In 1954, Flo graduated from Istrouma High School in Baton Rouge; she was a varsity cheerleader and was named "Best All-Around" senior. She treasured her high school friendships her entire life and rarely missed a class reunion. After attending Southwestern Louisiana Institute (now the University of Louisiana at Lafayette), Flo returned to Baton Rouge, where she met and married Joseph Leslie von Rosenberg, Jr. They lived in Lexington, KY, Corpus Christi, TX, and Austin, TX, before settling in Clemson, SC.
Flo spent the last three decades of her life on a ten-acre farm near Belton, where she lovingly cared for horses, dogs, and cats. A neighbor once remarked, "When I die, I want to come back as one of Flo's animals." Flo traveled extensively throughout Europe and the US; she played piano at her church ("I don't play songs with sharps"); arranged summer jobs for her kids--whether they liked those jobs or not--and she loved to dance. She also enjoyed sitting on her front porch, sipping coffee or sweet tea while she visited with her friends.
Flo is survived by her children, Joe von Rosenberg and his wife Sharon, of Boerne, TX; Karen Holtzer and her husband Matt, of Alpharetta, GA; Karla Edwards and her husband Ron, of Marietta, GA; her brother, David Stuart and his wife Kathleen of Covington, LA; ten grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at 2:00 pm, Riverside Baptist Church, 1339 Holiday Dam Road, Belton, SC. In lieu of flowers, donations made in Flo's honor to Riverside Baptist Church would be appreciated.
A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.standardfuneralcenter.com
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DEBBIE FENDLEY
May 14, 2021
SHE WAS A CARING AND LOVELY PERSON I MET WHEN WE PLAYED MUSIC AT THE MONKEY PARK IN PELZER SHE LOVED ME AND RONNIE STANCIL SO MUCH AND I GOT TO CALL HER MAMA SHE SAID THAT WOULD BE FINE I WILL ADOPT YOU (LOL) I MISS HER SO MUCH I CALLED HER A LOT AND RONNIE SONG HER FAVORITE SONG TO HER OVER THE PHONE AND SHE JUST CRIED.WE LOVE YOU AND GONNA MISS YOU SO MUCH.......
Earle Ashley
May 14, 2021
Flo you one of the sweetest kindest people I have ever known. You treat us all as your own children. You give us love and we love you too. I cannot express my love for you in words. Words are not enough. But until we see each other, if you get a chance to sit it out,I hope you will dance. I love you Flo Earle
Lynda Alewine
May 14, 2021
Flo was my other Mother, she always made me feel like one of her own! She was the strongest loving lady and I've often told her I wanna be just like I when I grow up! I'm gna miss that smile, those words of encouragement and that hug that only a "Mom" can give! Till we meet again my Flo-bird keep on dancing! I love u and I miss u already, Lynda
Earle Ashley
May 14, 2021
Mama Flo was one of the kindest people I have ever met. You knew that she loved you and always was willing to give of herself to you. Flo lived her life full throttle and expected very little in return while giving her all to her friends and family. If we all could have a little of Flo in ourselves, our world would be a lot better off. Flo thank you for sharing your life with all of us and loving each of us as your own. Until we see each other again, if you get a chance to sit out, I hope you dance. I love you my sweet friend
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