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Florence Sturkey Obituary
Helena was born in Hot Springs, Arkansas, she was an educator with the Copley-Fairlawn City Schools, Revere Local Schools and the University of Akron. Her affiliations include Middlebury Chapel, Kiwanis International, Ohio Middle School Association, Ohio Council of Teachers of English-Language Arts, and Weathervane Community Playhouse Board of Trustees.
Florence was preceded in death by her parents, Vera and William Sturkey, II; and great nephew, Will. She is survived by brothers and sisters-in-law, Bill and Linda, Robert and Erin, Edward and Daphne, Paul and Pam; sister, Janice; nephews and nieces, Myke, Dave, Sarah, Aaron, Jackson, Laura, Mitchell, Marissa and Rebecca; great niece, Peyton; and many cousins, colleagues and friends.
A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at Cross Point Alliance Church, 855 Rothrock Rd., Copley, OH 44321, with Rev. Jim Gergon officiating. Private family inurnment at Mt. Peace Cemetery. Friends may call 4 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Middlebury Chapel's Open Hand Food Pantry or Kid's Club, 82 S. Arlington St., Akron 44305, or the Arthritis Foundation, Great Lakes Region, Ohio Valley Chapter, 7124 Miami Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45234.
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Memories and Condolences
for Florence Sturkey
Keith L Brokaw
March 7, 2025
Helena, 03/07/2025
It will soon be 12 years since your journey.
My letter to you above. Thank you for being such a strong, wonderful person with a soul meant for sharing. May God hold you close as we were able to cherish you and your many gifts for so many people. Missed and remembered.
Forever friend: Keith~
Amy Price via Sarah Sturkey
April 24, 2022
Amy Price via Sarah Sturkey
April 24, 2022
Amy Price via Sarah Sturkey
April 24, 2022
Today is the first day of Black History Month. Meet Ms. Florence Helena Sturkey. She was my 7th grade Language Arts teacher (school yearbook picture). Ms. Sturkey was an educator, advocate, inspirer...and so much more. She was always my teacher, and later my mentor and adult friend. She completed her Earthwork in 2013. Her lessons stretched far beyond the classroom and continue to travel across many years. I am a better human because of her. She pushed me beyond my comfort zone. A comfort zone can be a beautiful place, but nothing ever grows there. "The learning process is something you can incite, literally incite, like a riot." (Audre Lorde) Thank you Ms. Sturkey. I say your name. I relish the time we shared. (The 2nd photo Ms. Sturkey sent to me via text after voting in the November 2012 Presidential Election.)
Sarah
April 15, 2022
I still miss you terribly my love
David Kovach
April 14, 2021
Helena will be in my thoughts and prayers forever. She was an important inspiration, friend and colleague never to be forgotten. Love you Helena. God take care of you now in heaven.
David Kovach, Copley, Ohio
Ohana means family, family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten
April 14, 2020
Para tú amore
April 14, 2020
I'll love you forever, I'll like you for always, as long as I'm living my auntie you'll be
Sarah Sturkey
April 14, 2020
David Kovach
April 14, 2020
Dear Helena and family
Seven years has passed and you are in my heart and love. You will always remain dearest Helena whom I cherished dearly. God Bless you in eternal rest and peace.
David Kovach
April 14, 2019
Dear Sturkey Family
Helena will never ever be forgotten by those who knew her and loved her. I was fellow educator and friend and loved her so much. God Bless her and keep her in His hands.
David Keller
April 14, 2019
I remember Flo's super-bright smile and worldly optimism she projected each day. She most elegantly (yet subtly) put us all in touch with upper-academia as if we were all headed STRAIGHT INTO COLLEGE the very next day ( whether we had plans to or not ! ) Truly a great inspiration to us all and will be missed by this former student of hers from Revere High School so many decades past. "May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest." (That's Shakespeare, you know - - from her English class !) David Keller
Jack & Janet Litzel
April 14, 2019
Never far from our thoughts and prayers...............................you meant so much to us and did so much for so many!
Nina Hanhold
April 15, 2014
Thinking of you Ms. Sturkey! Hoping you are enjoying dancing in the Heavens... Lots of hugs to a good friend of the Hanhold's.
Vince & Nina Hanhold
and Sons
July 23, 2013
Where'd you go ...I miss you so... seems like it's been forever that you've been gone ...please come back home.....my dearest aunt lena I miss u terribly and I wish I'd had more time...I LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH
Marcy Grande
July 22, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time
- Marcy Grande and family
Elynmarie Kale
July 9, 2013
An amazing lady. Bright spirit and interested in everything and everyone. She shall be missed in this life as I imagine she was welcomed into the next. Prayers and condolences to her family.
June 30, 2013
To the Sturkey Family:
We were very sorry to hear about Helena's death.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you
Darrell and Mary Lou Young
Laurie McKnight Erhard
May 20, 2013
My heartfelt prayers and condolences go out to Ms. Sturkey's family and friends. I was very saddened to hear of her passing. I've thought of Ms. Sturkey so often over the years, as I've always remembered her as one of my favorite teachers from the Copley school system.
I was in her 6th grade, 1983-84, English class at Copley Middle School. Not only did I take away a new found love of literature and reading, but will always recall the type of strong, articulate, and independent woman she was; the likes of which I had not quite experienced before. She taught me to think on an independent level. She conveyed to our class that we were all smart and capable students. It was a matter of how one chose to apply one's self, and carry one's self through life. I took away from her class that year how to express my opinions, how to stand up for my thoughts and ideas, but most importantly, how to do so with intelligence, grace, and compassion. I am now working a little bit everyday at passing on the impact she made on my life and character to my 5 1/2 year old twin girls.
I will always think of Ms. Sturkey fondly, knowing how she touched my life, and lives of so many others.
John Boykin
May 7, 2013
Dear Ed, Paul and Sturkey family, I was so sad to hear the news of Flo's passing. She was a bright light in the lives of everyone she knew.I know she is in heaven now with Jesus and our moms are hugging her. My prayers are with her and all of you during this time of great sadness. We must rejoice in the fact that she is in heaven now. God Bless you all.
Roger Thomas
May 6, 2013
My love, respect and deepest condolences to the Sturkey family. Although I was never in Flo's classroom I was always a student of hers, and she never let me forget it. The lady that taught me how to shake hands in front of the house on Pitkin continued to "keep an eye" on me, and she will never leave my memory.
Let the knowledge that Flo rests in the hand of God be a comfort to you all.
Darryl and Yvonne Brake
May 3, 2013
Bob and Erin,
Our prayers are with you. We remember Flo well from our "CCDA" days and our visits with John Perkins. May the peace of God keep you and strengthen you during this time of grief.
Ray kimbrough
May 3, 2013
To the Sturkey Family, I am so sorry for your loss she was a great teacher and the best teacher I ever had.
William Gilcrist
May 1, 2013
Again I am so sorry for your loss. Know that we are here for all of you as you all have touched so many lives.
Bill, Ed, Paul please contact me 330-621-1041. Text or Call
April 29, 2013
I will miss the smile and kind heart of Flo but I know she is with the Lord. My prayers and thoughts are with all of the family. May God provide you the peace and comfort you need.
Leona Haines
Carla Hale-Sophus
April 28, 2013
To the Sturkey family; My first encounter with Ms. Sturkey was in 7th grade English at Copley Jr. High School. As I entered the classroom she looked at me smiling and said, "Hello Ms. Hale I know we won't have a problem!" I thought all day what she was referring. I went home and my mom asked me how I liked middle school and I began to tell her everything. I told her what Ms. Stukey had said and then she began to laugh. I wanted to know what was funny and she informed me that Ms. Sturkey is her best friend from grade school. I knew then that I wouldn't be getting away with anything. Ms. Stukey always treated me as any other student and gave me a constant reminder of where she and my mom came from and to push harder to succeed to be better than they were and bring a positive outcome to others. When I returned to Copley to assist in the Disability unit I visited Ms. Sturkey and she gave to me these words of advice,"As I have given unto you now you must give unto others. Much given much is required!" Those are words that I live my life by and Ms. Sturkey you will always be remembered as a leader and great motivation in my life. Rest In Peace! Forever your student! Carla Hale-Sophus
April 27, 2013
To The Entire Sturkey Family:
Sorry to hear of the loss of your Loved One. It has been a long time I have seen your family, but just know that you are in my Thoughts and Prayers. May GOD give you His Strength and His Peace.
With Our Deepest Sympathy
Charmaine Claxton & Family
Alleen Hopson/Rasberry
April 27, 2013
To family, I will always remember my good times with Helena. We had great times during our teen years in north Akron.
April 27, 2013
Dear Ed, Daphne, Janice and the Enire Sturkey Family:
May the Peace, Strength and Comfort of God be with you at This difficult time. Please remember that to be Absent from the Body is to be Present with the Lord.
"With My Deepest Sympathy"
All My Love and Prayers
DeDe King & Family
April 26, 2013
On behalf of myself and my family may I extend my sympathy to the family of Ms. Sturkey. What a magnificent human being she was. She touched so many people it would be impossible to count. Her love and inspiration will long be remembered. She only had one of my children in her class but she knew all of them and was a good friend to all. Rest in peace dear friend . You have left a wonderful legacy. Fondly, Sue & Ken Spencer,Mike,Tracy,Doug,Amy,Lori and Todd
Jackie Hughes
April 26, 2013
Ms Sturkey you were a great scholar, mentor and friend. I celebrate her life as one with many many accomplishments. Thank you for touching all of us and giving us the joy of knowing you.
I take great comfort in knowing that you are now soaring with the eagles and resting in the presence of God. I will think of your bright smile and joyous laugh. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, your spirit will continue to live on in all of us.
Pastor Rick Starr
April 25, 2013
A smart, kind, encouraging and always complimenting lady who made a lasting impression on me. It takes much to impress me. She did! We could use thousands more like her. Enjoy your new home in Heaven :-)
Jean Sullivan
April 25, 2013
Ed,Daphne and family, so very sorry to read of the Homegoing of Flo. She always gave me great encouragement after a Christmas or Spring concert. I always looked forward to seeing her and talking with her. Flo will definitely brighten up Heaven with her smile and love. Please give my love to your family.
Coreen Mandrych
April 24, 2013
Ed and Daphne I am so sorry to hear of your loss, may your memories keep her close in your hearts.
Mary Beth Wott
April 24, 2013
Ms. Sturkey was one of my favorite teachers and someone I will always remember fondly. In 7th grade English, I learned not only grammar and writing skills but the deductive reasoning of Sherlock Holmes that I use today when scoring grant applications for affordable housing. Ms. Sturkey was also a friend who took me to Inverness Capers meetings and a wonderful excursion to London and Oxford. I will miss the Christmas card signed, "always, your Ms. Sturkey."
Tom and Angie Jagger
April 24, 2013
Bill...We were so sorry to hear of the passing of your sister. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers as you travel through the grief process. I remember all the stories you told of your sister and how proud you were of her. Thinking of those memories and reading the wonderful tributes shared by her friends, other family members, colleagues, and students will, hopefully, bring smiles of the exemplary life Flo led and the lives she enriched. She ran a great race…she kept the Faith…and now she is reaping her rewards as God welcomes her home with open arms.
Marilyn Frances McGhee-Reynolds
April 24, 2013
To the Sturkey Family:
Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of Helena. I and my family were privileged to have had Helena and the entire Sturkey family as friends as well as neighbors. Helena was an amazing person who was loved, respected and treasured by many. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to you. May God give you strength.
Ken & Diane Deck
April 24, 2013
Our deepest condolences to the Sturkey family; Ed, Daphne, nieces and nephews..praying you would be comforted in the midst of such a great loss.
William Gilcrist
April 24, 2013
Our sincere condolences to Florence's family, friends and Alumni. We have added Florence H. Sturkey to the North High Viking (Class of 1960) web site, www.northhighviking.com.
Her Memorial will be on this site for eternity. Anyone can visit. We are sorry to hear of your loss. It always touches us when we have to add a Viking alumnus to our memorial page. Florence H. Sturkey
William Gilcrist Site Creator
Wooster Ohio
April 24, 2013
Ms. Sturkey, Thank you for all your support and help with me and my family.
You will be greatly missed by us all.
Dan and Bridget Witschey and girls
Joy Olson
April 24, 2013
What can be added to what has all ready been said but Amen! She was truly a gentle woman who has touched many lives as well as mine and Gary's. She is probably correcting my message....English was my worst subject. She was a great friend and one who would do anything she could to meet your need. We are blessed to have known her and I truly miss her and her visits on Food Pantry day. She is missed and was loved!
Charles Small
April 24, 2013
To the family:
So sorry for your loss of an absolutely beautiful lady. May god grant you peace in your memories of her.
Ellen Ford
April 24, 2013
I had the goofy joy of working with Flo at various Junior High camps. We danced, we sang and Flo kept track of all of us. She was a marvelous educator!
The Staff of Billow Funeral Homes
April 21, 2013
Offering our deepest condolences during this time.
Barbara Keenan Rubright
April 23, 2013
My deepest sympathy to the Sturkey family. Ms. Sturkey was my 7th and 9th grade English teacher many years ago and definitely one of the most memorable. I've admired her all these years and always looked forward to running into
her around town and getting that warm hug. She will be deeply missed.
Cathy Soulier
April 23, 2013
I had Ms. Sturkey as a teacher at Revere High School way back when! She was awesome and I was so sad to see her leave. She is one of the few teachers I remember, which goes to show what a great teacher she was. My thoughts and prayers are with the family
April 23, 2013
Florence was an inspirational, talented role model and educator to all who had the privilege of knowing her. Not only did she inspire my children to "reach for the stars", but she was a great co-worker. In deepest sympathy, June Seidel
Robert Sadler
April 23, 2013
Luv and mis you sister Flo
April 23, 2013
To Janice & family; may God be with you during this difficult time.
Paul Pavlik; SUMMA OPERATOR
Jo Ann & Marty Tackovich
April 23, 2013
Dear Dr Bob
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We remember how highly you always spoke of your sister and when we had the opportunity of meeting her, we completely understood. She was a wonderful, kind and caring individual. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joyce Ingram
April 23, 2013
To the Sturkey Family, you have lost a family member. Our community has lost one of the rare pillars that taught our children how to be strong men and women of standard as they passed by her character building life lessons. She will be greatly missed. With sympathy and prayers,
Michelle Cooper
April 23, 2013
Ms. Sturkey was one of the people in Copley that made me into the teacher that I am today. I am forever grateful for her smiles, her hugs, her guidance, and her "no-nonsense" attitude. I will miss her dearly. Love and prayers to her family.
gary knight
April 23, 2013
This one's for you Flo. You told me along time ago when your little brother and I went to Harris School. SAY IT IN COLOR. You will be missed by all.....but never forgotten.
April 23, 2013
To the Sturkey Family:
We are very sorry for your loss. You have our deepest sympathy. We got to know her when our son attended Copley School. She always had a smile on her face when I would see her at the football & basketball games and she was so pleasant. Our son would always come home and tell us about Mrs. Sturkey the different things that happened in school. She will be missed and I know she is in a better place now.
Anthony (Tony), Larry & Goldy Rininger of Copley, Oh
April 23, 2013
To the Sturkey Family: Mrs Sturkey will be remembered for her smile and her kindness. Our son, Anthony (Tony) Rininger was in her class at Copley High School. We are very sorry for your loss but she is in a better place now. Our blessings goes out to all of the family. I know she will be deeply missed. Larry, Goldy & Anthony Rininger of Copley,Oh
JACQUELYN GREEN RHODES
April 23, 2013
TO THE STURKEY FAMILY,
WE THE GREEN FAMILY, JACQUELYN, JEROME, ANITA, MARK AND CYNTHIA SEND OUR SYMPATHY AT THE LOSS OF HELENA. HAVING GONE TO SCHOOL ON NORTH HILL TOGETHER AND GROWN UP TOGETHER, WE REMEMBER ALL THE GOOD TIMES WE HAD TOGETHER.
HELENA, ALTHOUGH YOUR TIME ON THIS EARTH IS DONE, WE KNOW THAT YOU ARE LOOKING OVER EVERY LIFE THAT YOU TOUCHED AND ARE GUIDING US ALL IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION. WE WILL MISS YOU.
Larry Davison
April 23, 2013
To the Sturkey Family, Helena was a beautiful person with a great personality and she will be missed. My condolences go out to you all.
Jason and Heather Hohn and family
April 23, 2013
Doc, Erin and family,
We were very saddened to hear of your sister's passing. Although we did not know her, it is apparent from the host of heartfelt posts that she touched a great many lives. I find myself inspired just reading of the life lessons she taught so many. Please accept our deepest sympathies and prayers during this most difficult time.
Leona & Karl Nagel
April 23, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. please accept our deepest sympathies
Honey Bee #9
April 22, 2013
I am so sorry for the loss of Ms. Sturkey. My thoughts and prayers are with the Sturkey family. May you rest in peace Flo. We will all miss your smile and your wonderful hugs. You sure did touch alot of hearts. Heaven has an amazing angel. God Bless.
Jason Kimber
April 22, 2013
So sorry to hear of Mrs. Sturkey's passing. She was my very favorite teacher by far. She always helped me with projects and assignments,even if it meant staying after school. To this day I always spoke of her with the highest regards,and always will. The biggest,toughest heart!
Lea (Ploenes) Burns
April 22, 2013
My first contact with a junior high teacher...homeroom, 7th grade. I was "warned" about the firm handshake at the door and must have done something right as all she said was "we're going to get along just fine". What a wonderful lady. I am blessed to have known her and happy that my girls had an opportunity to meet her. You touched so many lives and will be missed by all who knew you.
David Keller
April 22, 2013
I was lucky to have had Ms. Sturkey for my English teacher at Revere High School, (Class of '71). She was most inspirational in the vein of an early Maya Angelou in both spirit and determination.
Thank you, Ms. Sturkey, for your lasting inspiration as we find we miss our teachers most in this life.
David Keller
Fairlawn, OH
Carol Deeser
April 22, 2013
Long before the phrase, "No child left behind," became popular, Helena embraced that belief. She reached out not only to the academically gifted but also to those some might consider marginal students. She was a dedicated and dynamic teacher who influenced all who knew her. She taught much more than English. Thinking of her family and all her friends with sympathy and understanding. Rest in peace, Helena.
April 22, 2013
The world has lost a shining light and Heaven is a lot brighter!! What an amazing woman you are Flo. Keep your light and love shining on us all!! Love you, Melissa McCarthy Ruby
Carol Lucas Bennett
April 22, 2013
My deepest sympathy to Helena's family. She was indeed a wonderful friend to me when I taught with her in Copley from 1969-1973. She was a very classy lady.
Michelle Fast
April 22, 2013
"Her candle burned out long before her legend ever will!" I had her as a teacher. I remember her being very stern but she also knew when she needed to take the wall down and embrace a child in need. We all have gained a guardian angel!
April 22, 2013
Miss Sturkey was my favorite teacher in 7th grade English at Copley, may she rest in peace.
Colleen Fraleigh-Aherns
April 22, 2013
A living angel has gone on to her heavenly home. God speed Ms. Sturkey.
My deepest sympathy to her family and friends. She will be missed more than you will ever know.
Jackie (Warford) Goins
April 22, 2013
Ms. Sturkey,
what a wonderful teacher. What she put forth in her students will always be cherished by those that had her as an educator. The world has lost a great person. May God be with your family during this time of sorrow. You will be truly be missed.
Deidre Buchanan
April 22, 2013
My thoughts and prayers to family and friends. Ms. Sturkey was one of those teachers that you just never forget. Not only was she a great teacher and educator but she truly cared for all students.
Joyce Ricks
April 22, 2013
Sturkey,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Your sister and aunt was a classy lady with a big heart. She was a wonderful friend to not only my sister Gwen but to the entire Ricks family. Thank you for sharing her with us.
Bob Sturkey
April 22, 2013
Flo, I 've had a few days to reflect on a lifetime of having a 'big' sister that was truly that in so many significant ways! The neverending support through all of my academic and professional pursuits; the drop-off lunches at the office to try "something new that I just found." And the 'memorable list' is endless. Thanks so much for putting youself into a very tough position when we lost Pop, when we were all so very young. For being a great support to Mom as she lived out her life infirmed physically, but very rich both interpersonally and spiritually. Thanks for the $20 you'd send to me while I was in college, and you'd say it was from Mom- I'd make that $20 stretch a long way back then! And the graduations! First from Walsh Jesuit, then Stuebenville College, and finally The Ohio State University Dental School. Those educational benchmarks meant alot to all of us, but I know, as an educator, you took great satisfaction in them. Glad I was a small part of that!
And, as I have seen in my dental practice over the years, so many parents and their kids, have come in sharing their 'memorable list' with me about their educational experiences that they had with you. I of course smile a knowing smile, and say, "yes, I know exactly what you mean!"
Say 'hi' to Mom and Pop for me. Can't wait to hear these stories in Glory!
Your loving brother, Dr Bob Sturkey
Shelley Sizemore
April 21, 2013
Helena Sturkey: a great educator, an exemplary Kiwanian, a caring individual,a loving family member and a true friend! You will be missed by many whose lives you touched. This includes our great grandchildren with whom you shared your love and educator talents on a recent Thanksgiving. I was awaiting your birthday visit when I learned of your illness. My love and sympathies to your family. She loved you all dearly! My love to her special close friends! You were important to her! I will miss my friend and our texting chats of recent months. May your rest in peace thou good and faithful servant, my sister in Christ!!
April 21, 2013
Well done, Thy good and Faithful Servant.
Cathy Hall
Nina Hanhold
April 21, 2013
With deepest sympathy to the Family of "Flo" Helena Sturkey. She was loved by so many of her students but and their parents as well. Dance in heaven and know you were loved by all of the Hanhold Family!
God bless...
The Hanhold's
Vinnie, Nina
Michael and Kylee,
Brian and Stephen
pamela schneider
April 21, 2013
Dear Sturkey family,
I was so sorry to hear about the death of your sister, Helena. My heart goes out to you all at the loss you must be feeling. Thinking of you.
Pam Schneider, Israel
Barb (Wenhart) Berger
April 21, 2013
When I sat in Ms Sturkey's classroom 33 years ago, I had no idea how much she would impact my life. I was 12 years old, and this was my first Junior High experience. I learned so many lessons that year, which I have passed on to my boys.(eye contact!) She was fair and she was stern, but she made sure that each one of us knew we were special. Thank you for sharing yourself with us Ms. Sturkey. I am a better person for having known you! Rest in Gods arms now, and make sure His handshake is firm!
Dawn Adams
April 21, 2013
How a teacher can change a life is beyond measure!!!! Ms. Sturkey is why I became a teacher. She taught me to be loving, strong, and accepting of others. I had the honor of being her helper for the years I was in middle school 1972-1974. When others ask why I teach i can easily say she was a Huge part of why. I will miss her strong determined spirit, but I know God holds her gently in his arms. I have so many wonderful memories of her and will always love her for the way she touched my life. We will miss you my dear friend and mentor.
Angelina Tallman (Puleo)
April 21, 2013
Thank you for being such a wonderful teacher and for believing in me when I didn't believe in myself. You taught me things that I took all the way to college!! You will be missed!
Lani Banner and Matt Wenner
April 21, 2013
Peace be with you during this difficult time. Helena was and is loved so very much.
Debbi Emerman Rosenblum ('87)
April 21, 2013
Ms. Sturkey was my 7th grade English Teacher and inspiration. She mentored me in the Kiwanis speech competition and was everyone's champion. I currently teach high school English and also do not teach just academics, but life lessons. I am saddened by Ms. Sturkey's passing and will remember her fondly. My condolences to her family and those left behind. Know that you did incredible work while you were here.
Perlean Jenkins-Vicenty
April 21, 2013
To the Sturkey family,
My condolence goes out to you for the passing of Helena. May God give you strength to get your time of grief. My prayers are with you.
Janet Tartara
April 21, 2013
So sorry to hear of Flo's passing. you will be in our prayers
Lexia Yankovich
April 21, 2013
To the entire Sturkey Family, with a heavy heart that we have lost such a loving, determined, loyal and courageous lady. A teacher until the very end teaching us humility. May God keep her in a very space in his many mansions that she enjoy eternity of living with Him.
But what I will remember is her spirit and ready to go in a moment to taste another part of life.
Jeffrey Winer
April 21, 2013
Ms. Sturkey, Flo... may your energy and your legacy live on and on. Your are such an important piece in the fabric of this community and the communities of all your “kids”. You are and always will be such an important piece in the puzzle of my life. I thank you for your teachings, your caring and your friendship. You were one in a million.
Paul Sturkey
April 21, 2013
Florence, Helena,Ms Sturkey, and to me Flo,my sister and my second mother!
I am today because of you! Bravo!! Rest and enjoy the mighty hands of God.
Dance with mom and pop -the chef!
All my love,
Brother, Paul
Laurie Sullivan-Hall
April 21, 2013
Ms. Sturkey will always have a very special place in all her student's hearts. She is now lighting up the Heavens & will be the brightest star in our skies. Sending all my love to her family.
Alicia Colvin Dunkley
April 21, 2013
An excellent educator that will greatly be missed.
Craig & Bonnie Ayers
April 21, 2013
Dear Sturkey Family: deepest condolences on Flo's passing. Way too early. What a truly lovely soul she had, as all of you do. Your memories of her will sustain you.
Susi Watt-Kuhar
April 21, 2013
She left her mark on this world by doing so much good and touching so many. The impact she left on her students is outstanding. Her passion, dedication, wisdom, and wit is what I will remember the most. She let me go outside the box in English class, and I will always hold on to those fun memories. My deepest sympathy goes out to her family and friends.
David Kovach
April 21, 2013
Helena will be missed more than anyone can imagine - she was a special lady, teacher and friend - my dear friend for many years while at Copley-Fairlawn Schools and since! She was indeed special and a role model for her many students she taught in her wonderful teaching career. RIP dear Flo, my dear Helena - you are with your dear Mom now whom you cared for so wonderfully, lovingly and with care so many years ago. God Bless you and know you are with Him now in love and peace.
Eli Schoby II
April 21, 2013
Great teacher and friend! She taught beyond the classroom walls and into the vast open school of life. The Copley-Fairlawn community lost an angel!
latonya horton
April 21, 2013
May you rest in peace. I have stories after stories about you. You were such a great teacher and you will be missed dearly and by so many.
Sheryl Rothkin - Deppisch
April 21, 2013
My thoughts and prayers go out to Ms. Sturkey's family and friends. She was one of my favorite teachers. I had Ms. Sturkey in 7th grade English class, we were not only taught "English" we were taught about life. The firm hand shake, to look people in the eye etc.. Thank you for everything you have taught me, you will never be forgotten.
Susie Lilley
April 21, 2013
Dear Ed and Janice, and the rest of the Sturkey Family,
Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of your sister. Her legacy will live on through your memories and all the students whose lives she touched in the classrooms of Akron and in life. May you find peace in the glow of her light that will not soon fade.
Sincerely,
Stephanie Pfeiffer
April 21, 2013
I have such fond memories of Ms. Sturkey's english class in 7th grade. She was an inspiration to me and all who knew her. May her memory be eternal!
Krista Norman
April 21, 2013
I was so sad to hear you had passed away. You were an exceptional woman with the biggest and kindest heart. May God hold your family during this most difficult time.
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for Florence Sturkey
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