Florence Griswold Cahan

Sep 11th, 1928 - Jan 6th, 2020

Birth Date: Sep 11, 1928
Death Date: Jan 6, 2020
Funeral Date: Jan 16, 2020 at 4:00 pm
Location: Ruebel Funeral Home Chapel
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Biography:

Florence Griswold Cahan went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, January 6, 2020 in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born September 11, 1928 in Sherman, Texas.

Florence worked for Mrs. Tucker’s Shortening until she married Eddie Cahan, also from Sherman, in 1951. They moved to Richardson, Texas in 1956 and she then moved to Decatur, Illinois in 1970 with Eddie’s job transfer.

Flo was an avid duplicate bridge player, excellent cook and hostess and friend to many. Reading the latest novels and the newspaper from cover to cover were her daily passions. She was a member of DAR, PEO and Central Christian Church. She enjoyed volunteering for Meals On Wheels and being a Hospice aide.

Flo and Eddie spent their last golden years in Little Rock to be close to family. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Eddie, after 65 years of marriage. Survived by daughters, Carol Cahan Pickett,(David), of Dallas Texas and Cathy Cahan Alexander, (Al), of Little Rock Arkansas; Flo has 5 grandchildren, John, Austin and Sarah Catherine Alexander of Little Rock, Paige Pickett Rice, (Kyle), of Aledo, Texas and Preston Pickett of Dallas. Two great- grandchildren, Kaden and Weston Rice of Aledo.

The family would like to thank Claudia Aguilar for her loving care and companionship. Mom considered her the #3 daughter, we love her so much. We also thank everyone from Woodland Heights Senior Living for being so kind to mother-and especially the worship service there led by Zina and Art Horne from New Life Church.

There will be a Celebration of Life service for Mom on January 16th at Ruebel Funeral Home, 6313 W. Markham St. in Little Rock at 4:00 p.m. with a reception following at 5:00 .p.m.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in Flo’s honor to Central Christian Church, 650 W. William St., Decatur Ill. 62522 or St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, 8300 Kanis Rd. Little Rock, 72204.

Condolences(16)

Tracee

#16

Jan 16th, 2020 11:46 am

My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. Flo and Eddie are reunited and that makes me smile! I’ll see you Thursday. Much ❤️ love!

Beth Kruger

#15

Jan 16th, 2020 10:09 am

Cathy, Carol and everyone else you know what your Mom and Dad meant to me and my family. They were like a second family to me. Although we only saw each other yearly, my fondest memories will be of Eddie and Flo sitting at my piano. Eddie always said if you can sing it I can play it! My trips to conventions that your parents and mine were at, showing up for dinner and drinks or a dance with Eddie. Your parents took my mom and dad under their wings from the beginning days in the food industry and loved and cherished them as if they were there own. I loved your parents dearly and I am so happy to have had them in my life, my memories will always hold a special place in my heart. I know that Flo and Eddie are dancing together in Heaven and so happy to be reunited! Much love to you all and see you at the services.

Rob and Denise Isom

#14

Jan 14th, 2020 6:33 pm

Cathy and Carol,
We are so sorry for the loss of your mom. There were plenty of Bridge games played at 351 Hackberry Place! I bet she and Virginia have a game of Bridge going right now. Eddie and Bob are in the other room... Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

terry howley

#13

Jan 11th, 2020 7:40 pm

Cathy: I fondly recall your parents from our years together @ St Teresa HS.........our prayers are with your family at this time of loss...........

Melissa Beene

#12

Jan 11th, 2020 6:08 pm

What a tremendous life. Flo was a one of a kind woman and she willl be greatly missed by so many. The idea of her being reunited with Eddie and seeing Jesus is such a beautiful thought. I am happy for her . However, I am praying for you, Cathy, as you are temporarily separated from your mom. I love you so much.

Janet Tiede

#11

Jan 11th, 2020 4:37 pm

Your Mom was such a sweetheart and Texas lady. We had many good times together and I will miss our frequent telephone conversations. But she and Eddie are together again; she missed him so much. That thought helped me through a deep feeling of sadness when I received the news that she had passed. My sympathy to all the family.

Angie Gafford

#10

Jan 11th, 2020 1:04 pm

Dear girls, thinking of you and this time of sharing your Mama with friends and relatives. Bill and I loved her too, I hope he was there to greet her at the gate! Take time with all your precious memories. I’m still reliving my memories with my mom who passed in August. Thought and prayers for your families. Lovelove!

Betty Roberts, .

Jan 11th, 2020 11:37 am

You are in my thoughts and prayers. My heart goes out to the family. Florence was a forever friend from our SHS school days.

Patsi Grisak Tindel

Jan 11th, 2020 9:25 am

Florence was an amazing woman. She was a huge part of the Grisak family’ fondest memories. I know she will be sorely missed, but she and Eddie are together again.

Phillip Wallace

Jan 10th, 2020 3:05 pm

Cathy,
So sorry for your loss. I will miss seeing her at Wooland Heights. Godspeed.

Lucy Cain

Jan 10th, 2020 3:05 pm

Carol as you know I have been down this road, you and David were there for me. You have my deepest sympathy. My prayers and support are with you, and your family always. ❤️

Brenda Wingfield

Jan 10th, 2020 2:20 pm

Cathy I’m so sorry to hear of your mothers death. Even though we know she’s in a wonderful place it’s still hard to do without our moms here on earth. You were a precious daughter. May God bring you comfort and peace and may you always remember we will all be together again one day!! What a day of rejoicing that will be. Hugs and prayers my friend!❤️

Bonnie Sokora Griffin

Jan 10th, 2020 10:08 am

Cathy, i’m so sorry to hear of your loss. It is comforting to know what a wonderful reunion she is having with our Lord and her husband! Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Charlene Lengkeek

Jan 10th, 2020 8:52 am

I would add that I loved her as my sister-in-law as did my sister Shirley Hill. We will miss her even though we were not able to be together much in later years. Our hearts go out to all the family.

Kathie Mercer

Jan 10th, 2020 8:51 am

So sorry for your loss, but grateful for the long loving life Florence was able to enjoy with family friends. And thankful she was able to visit on the phone clearly one last time with her grand children ❤️❤️

Evans family

Jan 9th, 2020 4:58 am

We know this must be a very difficult and demanding time for your family. You have our deepest sympathy.
May the God of comfort help you endure this time of grief. Thinking of you all.

Florence Griswold Cahan

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