Florence Voorhees

Florence Voorhees

FLORENCE VOORHEES graduated from El Paso High School. She was a past president of the Stroke Club, active in the PTA, a Cub Scout and Girl Scout leader, she was an avid bowler on several leagues, and coached a youth league. She volunteered at Sierra Medical Center for many years. She attended UTEP for one year, with a 4.0 average. Preceded in death by husband Don Voorhees, Sr., and sister Mabel Lynch. Survived by 2 children: Son, Don Voorhees, Jr., (April), grandchildren Heather Scroggins, Holly Voorhees, and Rachel Voorhees & daughter Linda (Jerry) Smith, grandchildren Kellie Horn, Cori (John) Gwartney & Seth (Terry) Smith. Also survived by 15 great-grandchildren Amanda Smith, Vicki, Juan and Alycia Roybal, Taylor, Cody and Ethan Gwartney, Shelby, Megan and Jason Smith, Stormi and Samantha Ross and Bobby Horn, Hayden Scroggins and Robert Alexavier Gaskins, niece Judie Starling and nephews Paul (Barbara) Staley, Jack Hancock and Jerry (Linda) Hancock. Memorial Service for Mrs. Voorhees will be celebrated on Sunday, December 28, 2008 at 3:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Martin Funeral Home East. Please view Mrs. Voorhees online memorial tribute and send condolences at www.mem.com. Service arrangements have been entrusted to the care of MARTIN FUNERAL HOME EAST, 1460 GEORGE DIETER DR., EL PASO, TEXAS, 79936. (915) 855-8881.

Published in the El Paso Times from 12/27/2008 - 12/29/2008