Florence Mabel White-Mohr

Florence M. White-Mohr, 94, of Elwood, Nebraska, formerly of Lexington, passed away Thursday, September 20, 2012, at the Elwood Care Center in Elwood. Florence was born November 23, 1917, in Keota, Colorado to Benjamin Fremont and Lula Myrtle (Hodgson) Rhoadarmer. Florence grew up in Keota, Colorado where she attended school, graduating from Keota High School in 1934. Florence played basketball while in high school. She then went on to further her education at Kearney State Teacher’s College. She received her teaching certificate and taught school for one year. She was united in marriage to Earl R. White on May 7, 1939, in Lexington. Six children were blessed to this marriage; Phyllis, Richard, Norma, Mary Jane, Bobby and Jerry. Earl preceded her in death after 41 years of marriage on June 18, 1980. Florence was then married to Melvin Mohr on January 4, 1996, in Sumner, Nebraska. He also preceded her in death on June 24, 1999. Florence was a remarkable wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was always active in her church and church was a very huge part of her life. She was a member of Fairhaven Baptist Church, First Christian Church and has been an active member of the Evangelical Free Church in Lexington since August of 1990. Florence was also very active in the Grand Generation Center, helped with Meals-on-Wheels, Bible study groups, Cloghoppers and various activities and programs in the Center. She was Earl’s “right hand man” on the farm and could fix anything from mowers to pickup trucks! She enjoyed growing a large vegetable garden and tending her flower gardens. She loved to travel, read and kept personal journals her entire life. Florence was a friend to all and never met a stranger. She will be so very missed. Survivors include her children: Bob & Judy White of Grand Island, NE; Jerry & Becky White of Hornick, IA; Mary Jane & Ray Hinrichsen of Grand Island, NE; and Phyllis Kracman of North Platte, NE. Two brothers: Vern Rhoadarmer of Greeley, CO Clyde Rhoadarmer of Overton, NE Two sisters: Flora & Harley Hines of Medford, OR Zella Day of Miller, NE Florence is also survived by Son-in-law: Amen & wife Elise Abood of Kearney, NE Daughter-in-law: Lynette White of Lexington, NE Sixteen grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, as well as, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Florence was preceded in death in addition to her husbands, by son, Richard White; daughter, Norma Abood; two grandchildren, Renae White and Chuck White, as well as two sisters, Bertha Havens and Ruth Hines. Funeral Services will be Tuesday, September 25, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. at Evangelical Free Church in Lexington with Pastors Duane Russell and A.L. Cole officiating. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery at Lexington. Visitation will be held Monday, September 24, 2012, from 5-7 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington. Memorials are suggested to Elwood Care Center, Lexington Regional Health Center Hospice, or Evangelical Free Church. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements. Please forward online condolences to the family through: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.