Florence M. Holman, age 82 and a longtime resident of Warsaw, passed away just before 2 p.m. on Friday, March 22, 2019, in Elkhart Place Assisted Living in Elkhart.
Born on March 14, 1937, in Mount Clemens, Mich., Florence was the daughter of Henry and Clara Hempke Geisler. She was a 1956 graduate of Mount Clemens High School and was married to John W. Holman on March 31, 1958, in Mount Clemens. The pair would share more than 50 years together before his 2009 passing.
Florence had a strong work ethic and was employed by Zimmer for many years. She worked in production as a grit blast operator. She had also worked as a secretary for a local law firm, now Miner & Lemon, for some time.
Florence enjoyed reading and was especially fond of romance novels. She was an animal lover at heart and enjoyed traveling with her husband, John. New England became one of Florence’s favorite places to visit. She also enjoyed reminiscing as the pair traveled through parts of Michigan, which reminded her of the family home place. Florence was a woman of strong Christian faith and was previously a member of First Baptist Church of Pierceton.
Those who survive include son, Robert Holman (wife Vicky) of Elkhart; daughter, Pamela Reed (husband Brandon) of North Webster and two grandchildren, Ryan Holman and Emma Holman. She is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, John Holman, Florence was preceded in death by daughter, Kathy Holman, and six siblings: Wimer, Leona, Alvin, Lorraine, Margaret and an infant brother, William.
Florence Holman’s family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m Wednesday, March 27 at Titus Funeral Home, 2000 E. Sheridan St., Warsaw. Beginning at 6 p.m., Dr. Mark Fishburn of First Baptist Church, Pierceton, will officiate a funeral service which celebrates her life.
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Memorial gifts may be directed to Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County.
