Celebrating the life of
Floriene Cooper Mason
August 06, 1919 - January 27, 2011
Savannah- Floriene Cooper Wiggy Mason died early Thursday morning, January 27, 2011 at Candler Hospital after a long illness.
She was born August 6, 1919 in Flatonia, Texas to Pearl and Hugh Cooper. Ms. Mason taught school in the Rio Grande Valley for twenty years and was extremely fond of many of her students. She had a lasting effect on their lives and numerous students stayed in contact with her after moving on from her class.
In 1993 she moved from the Rio Grande Valley to Savannah, Georgia to live with her daughter Vivian and her husband Carl Poythress who so graciously accepted her into their home and lives.
Ms. Mason is preceded in death by her late husband, L.C. Mason, her sister, Aileen Gregory and her brother, Norman Cooper.
She is survived by her children, Patricia Kristek and her husband Bob, Vivian Poythress and her husband Carl, Michael Mason and his wife Gloria, Frances Panky Russell and her husband Bob and Charlotte Gibson and her husband George. Her grandchildren include Bobby and Steven Kristek, Kim Poythress Garcia, Thomas, Michael and Stephen Mason, Melanie Edmiston and Greg Cunningham and Chris Gibson. Her great grandchildren include Brooklyn and Carter Kristek. Angel Garcia, Thomas, Tyler and Caleb Mason, Shawn and Aaron Edmiston. She is also survived by 3 great great grandchildren.
Her family will remember her as a wonderful cook, a person always willing to take in other children who needed a place to stay and she had a wonderful ability to appreciate all that others did for her. She will be missed and she will stay in our thoughts for years to come.
Graveside funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 29, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Greenwich Cemetery, Father Konrad White officiating.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Mom, You'll never know how much I'm going to miss you. You've always been there for me. I know you'll be looking down on us all. I LOVE YOU ---You were the BEST MOM EVER.. Panky
- Panky, Center Point, TX
It makes me sad to hear about your mom, but it also has brought to mind lots of wonderful memories. This leaves Aunt Lizzie as the only original neighbor. Lots of love to you all....there is nothing much more difficult than losing your mother. Love, Kae
- Kae Nelson, Bastrop, TX
Panky,as you know, Floreine played a significant part in my life. 'To have love then to part Is the greatest sorrow of the heart.' My thoughts and prayers are with you and all of the family.
- Carmen Isis Estimbo, Laredo, TX
I'm so sorry for your loss.My name is lorena moreno valdez i was a students of hers. She was a wonderful teacher and had a wonderful sense of humor. I remember she played a funny joke on me. I still remember her smile til this day. Just priceless. I also remember i helped her pack when she move from Mcallen to Pharr. My mother gisela established a beautiful relationship with her.I will never forget her and what a wonderful person she was. love you ms. mason.rip.
- lorena moreno valdez, palm desert ca, CA
I am so sorry to hear about Mrs. Mason's death. She had a long, interesting life and a wonderful family. She will be live on in our hearts and memory. We enjoyed being across the street neighbors when her children and I were growing up. She was a warm, caring person who always greeted us with a smile. The world will be a sadder place without her. My deepest condolences to all the family. Sincerely, Sharon Nelson Duke
- Sharon Nelson Duke, Greeneville, TN
While we are mourning the loss of Granny, others are rejoicing to meet her in Heaven. Out there, there is someone who needs Granny more than us. We had always known she was an Angel. She will be looking upon us always. We will never forget her. Love, Victor & Melanie
- Melanie, Boerne, TX
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
- Donna Bruno, Sulphur, LA
Fram, I am so very sorry to hear of your mother's passing, my thoughts and my prayers are with you and your family. God bless you.
- Connie Egan, San Antonio, TX
To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die. Those we love remain with us, for love itself lives on in cherished memories. Those we love are never more than a thought away. As long as we have memories they will always live on in our hearts.
- Pat Russell, Valparaiso, IN
Fran, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I pray that God will lift you and your family up, and give you comfort and peace. It is not the end of life, but a whole new begining. She will be there, at the gates of Glory, to welcome home all those she loves. Blessings, Kate
- Kate Russell, Buckeye, AZ
As a young boy my brothers and i relished in going to my grandmothers house and playing in the orchards...i will forever house the memories of what a wonderful grandmother she was and how she always took time for us...she will forever be missed but always in my thoughts..I love you granny
- stephen mason, birmingham, AL
Mom, You'll never know how much I'm going to miss you. You've always been there for me. I know you'll be looking down on us all. I LOVE YOU ---You were the BEST MOM EVER.. Panky
- Panky, Center Point, TX
It makes me sad to hear about your mom, but it also has brought to mind lots of wonderful memories. This leaves Aunt Lizzie as the only original neighbor. Lots of love to you all....there is nothing much more difficult than losing your mother. Love, Kae
- Kae Nelson, Bastrop, TX
Panky,as you know, Floreine played a significant part in my life. 'To have love then to part Is the greatest sorrow of the heart.' My thoughts and prayers are with you and all of the family.
- Carmen Isis Estimbo, Laredo, TX
I'm so sorry for your loss.My name is lorena moreno valdez i was a students of hers. She was a wonderful teacher and had a wonderful sense of humor. I remember she played a funny joke on me. I still remember her smile til this day. Just priceless. I also remember i helped her pack when she move from Mcallen to Pharr. My mother gisela established a beautiful relationship with her.I will never forget her and what a wonderful person she was. love you ms. mason.rip.
- lorena moreno valdez, palm desert ca, CA
I am so sorry to hear about Mrs. Mason's death. She had a long, interesting life and a wonderful family. She will be live on in our hearts and memory. We enjoyed being across the street neighbors when her children and I were growing up. She was a warm, caring person who always greeted us with a smile. The world will be a sadder place without her. My deepest condolences to all the family. Sincerely, Sharon Nelson Duke
- Sharon Nelson Duke, Greeneville, TN
While we are mourning the loss of Granny, others are rejoicing to meet her in Heaven. Out there, there is someone who needs Granny more than us. We had always known she was an Angel. She will be looking upon us always. We will never forget her. Love, Victor & Melanie
- Melanie, Boerne, TX
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
- Donna Bruno, Sulphur, LA
Fram, I am so very sorry to hear of your mother's passing, my thoughts and my prayers are with you and your family. God bless you.
- Connie Egan, San Antonio, TX
To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die. Those we love remain with us, for love itself lives on in cherished memories. Those we love are never more than a thought away. As long as we have memories they will always live on in our hearts.
- Pat Russell, Valparaiso, IN
Fran, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I pray that God will lift you and your family up, and give you comfort and peace. It is not the end of life, but a whole new begining. She will be there, at the gates of Glory, to welcome home all those she loves. Blessings, Kate
- Kate Russell, Buckeye, AZ
As a young boy my brothers and i relished in going to my grandmothers house and playing in the orchards...i will forever house the memories of what a wonderful grandmother she was and how she always took time for us...she will forever be missed but always in my thoughts..I love you granny
- stephen mason, birmingham, AL
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
