Myrtle Elizabeth Baker Florence

August 03, 1933 - November 05, 2024

Myrtle Elizabeth Baker Florence, 91, of Opelika passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.

She was a member of Opelika First Baptist Church, Member of Alabama Sheriffs Boys & Girls Ranches Builders Club, President of Alabama Federation of Business and Professional Women's Club. An AT&T, formerly Bellsouth, retiree of 34 years and devoted Homemaker of five children.

Myrtle was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, William C. Florence; parents, Rudolph R. and Stella Cross Baker; son, William C. Florence Jr.; granddaughter, Carly Elizabeth Florence and her niece Sadie Lynn Cooper Morris.

She is survived by her son Larry H Florence; daughter, Julie Weldon Buchanan; niece , Susan C. ( Dan) Rosenbloom; sister, Karen Gardner "Jeanie"; daughter-in-law, Lisa C. Florence; a host of nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A special thanks to Brandon Morris, a great nephew and caregiver, as well as Chelsea Thomas, caregiver of fourteen years.

Visitation will be Friday, November 8, 2024 at 1:00PM at Frederick-Dean Funeral Home in the Parlor followed by a Graveside service at 2:00PM at Garden Hills Cemetery.

Frederick-Dean Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.