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Obituaries for week of December 31- January 6, 2008

Obituaries

Wednesday, 02 January 2008 08:57

BRONSON – Frances L. Bronson, 92, passed away on December 27, 2007, in St. Cloud, Fl.

Frances was a lifetime resident of Osceola County. She retired from Winn Dixie after many years of dedication. Frances was a member of the Rebecca Lodge in St. Cloud, Fl.

She will be sorely missed by her daughters Nickey Neel and Dody “Cuma” Aaron, Grandchildren; Warren “Buster” C. Lamb, Tina Boyd, Frances Ann Lamb, Glenn “Buddy” C. Lamb, Curtiss “Shorty” L. Lamb, Tonya Harris, Alanda Gail Padgett, and Shannon McNair.

Frances is also survived by 23 great-grandchildren, 4 great great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her granddaughter Cuma Vereen.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, January 2 from 6-8PM at Grissom Funeral Home, where funeral services will take place on Thursday at 1PM. Interment to follow at Osceola Memory Gardens in Kissimmee. Arrangements entrusted to Grissom Funeral Home in Kissimmee. 407 847 3131.

HANS – Phyllis I., 70, of Kissimmee, passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2007. She was born in Chicago, IL., and moved to Kiss-immee with her family in 1976.

Phyllis was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be dearly missed by all who loved her.

She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Fred; son, Billy Hans of Raeford, NC., daughters, Tylene Hansen, Winter Garden, FL., & Marlo Adkins, Webster, FL., and four grandchildren.

Arrangements under the direction of Osceola Memory Gardens Funeral Home & Crematory, Kissimmee. 407-847-2494.

WALES – Winifred Hunter Wales, our beloved, sweet, ever-so-elegant “Aunt Winnie”, was born in Nokomis, Illinois on October 15, 1915 and passed into the arms of her Lord on December 25, 2007. She was preceded in death by her lovingly devoted husband of 55 years, Gardner H. Wales, and is survived by thirteen beloved nieces and nephews.

Winifred enjoyed a successful career in banking and was a member of the Washington Club and the University Club of Washington for many years. Her passing leaves a void for all whose lives were enhanced by her presence. She will be greatly missed by all who love her, but we know we shall see her again.

As Winifred desired, no funeral services will be held. Her only desire was to be quietly reunited with her beloved Gardner at Arlington National Cemetery. A private inurnment will be performed at Arlington to fulfill her wish.

Anyone wishing to honor and memorialize Winifred’s life is requested to do so through donation to her favorite charity, Promised Provision Ministries, PO Box 6237, Brandon, FL 33608.

WHALEY – Cecil Edwin Whaley, 98, our beloved Dad and Grandpa passed away Monday, Dec. 31, 2007. Born Nov. 1, 1909 at Macy Island, FL, Cecil was the son of Alexander Edwin and Nancy T. Partin Whaley and a member of a Pioneer Osceola County Family. He was a lifelong resident of Osceola County. When he entered school, he didn’t have to travel far as the school was where his barn is now. Cecil married Carrie Lee Walters. They made their home in Kissimmee Park where they raised their two children, Cecil Edwin “Guzie” and Bennie Lee “Ben”. All of his life, Cecil was a rancher and citrus grower in Kissimmee Park. His philosophy was probably a big reason for his success. He looked at the good things until something bad happened. He did not believe in setting around worrying about what people thought might happen. Cecil was a member of First Baptist Church, St. Cloud. A member of Silver Spurs Club, he was named “Big Boss” in 1945 and in 1986 he was named “Coca Cola Cowboy”. He was past President of the Cattlemen’s Association of Florida, Director of Production Credit and Director of F.M.H.A. He also served on the Water District of Osceola, Supervisor of the Soil and Water Conservation Board and Flood Control Commission. Cecil was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Carrie.
He is survived by his son, Cecil E. (May Ellen) Whaley, Jr. of St. Cloud and daughter, Bennie L. (John) Platt of Zolfo Springs; grandsons, Shane (Carol) Platt of Winter Haven, Kevin (Debra) Whaley, Keith (Ann) Whaley, Kip (Anissa) Whaley and granddaughters, Shannon (Nick) Whitston all of St. Cloud, Sherri (Mike) Wurzelbacher of Rockledge; and 13 great-grandchildren.
The last verse of a poem written by a granddaughter sums up Cecil’s character. “He cares about his neighbors and the well being of others. And just like him his hugs are strong and grand and his heart is as big as the eye can see. As I said before, my Grandpa is not an ordinary man; he is what I call an Earth Angel because he’s already earned his wings.” His family was his life.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to Green Isle Children’s Ranch, P. O. Box 121400, Clermont, FL 34712-9979 or Hospice of the Comforter, 480 West Central Parkway, Altamonte Springs, FL 32914.
Visitation for family and friends will be 5 – 8 PM, Sunday, Jan. 6 at Osceola Memory Gardens Funeral Home, Kissimmee. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 PM, Monday, Jan. 7 at the First Baptist Church, St. Cloud. Interment will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery, Kissimmee.
Osceola Memory Gardens Cemetery, Funeral Homes and Crematory, 1717 Old Boggy Creek Road, Kissimmee, is in charge of arrangements. 407-847-2494