Florence

Windsor

Florence E. Windsor age 88 died Friday, September 7, 2018 at Heritage Pointe of Ft. Wayne, IN.

She was born January 21, 1930 in Paulding to Gordon and Esther Irene (Devers) Mott. On June 26, 1948 she married Richard J. Windsor, who preceded her in death on July 12, 2012.  She was 1948 Paulding High School Valedictorian.  She attended Paulding United Methodist Church, and worked for Harvey E. Hyman Law Office and Gorrell Brothers Real Estate.

She is survived by her children: Kim Windsor, James (Tony) Windsor, Jeanne Windsor (Linda Otte), Suzanne (Jeff) Fitzgerald, all of Paulding, Audra (Kevin) Bednarski, Rocky River, OH; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, Richard, she is also preceded in death by her parents; and two grandchildren.

Florence loved nature and the outdoors, was an avid reader who loved history and art. She was a talented artist who painted, did ceramics and needlework.  She and Richard traveled extensively and enjoyed camping in all weather.  Later in life, she enjoyed volunteering at the John Paulding Historical Museum.  At various times throughout her life, she was a member of the Business and Professional Women's Organization (BPW), the Friends of the Paulding County Carnegie Library, and the John Paulding Historical Society.

Funeral services will be conducted 11 AM Saturday, September 15 at the Paulding United Methodist Church. She will be laid to rest in St. Paul Cemetery, Paulding Township.

Visitation will be 4 – 8 PM Friday, September 14 at the Den Herder Funeral Home, Paulding. There will also be visitation on Saturday at the church from 10 AM until time of services.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations made to John Paulding Historical Society.