Florence M. Hartley
May 14, 1938 – June 21, 2021
Florence Marie Hartley was born on May 14, 1938, in Bridgeport, Conn., and passed away at the age of 83, on June 21, 2021, in Sun City Center, Fla., where she had been a resident of Kings Point since 2001.
Florence was married to Richard A Hartley for 61 years. She lived in various places during Richard’s Naval career, including Hawaii; Key West, Fla.; Mississippi; and Connecticut, before moving to Florida after Richard’s retirement from the U.S. Navy in 1975.
She is survived by her loving husband, Richard; loving daughters, Laura J. Lee and Lisa J. Hartley; son-in-law, Richard E. Lee; two grandchildren whom she adored, Ashley Marie Gonzalez and Richard E. Lee Jr.; and grandson-in-law, Manny Gonzalez. She had one great grandchild, Malik B. Gonzalez, whom she loved dearly. Surviving siblings include brothers, William J. Morrissey, Thomas J. Morrissey and Michael R. Morrissey; one sister, Katherine M. Kiely; and several nieces and nephews.
Florence was also survived by dear friends, Joanne Bradley, Barbara Barnes, Fran Lavieri, Martha Wread, Mamie Speandel and Judy Gaddis.
Florence was predeceased by her father, William J. Morrissey; mother, Florence M. Morrissey; brother, Richard A. Morrissey; and sisters, Carol A. Nollette, Elaine J. Lutinski and Patricia Lee Hamilton.
Florence graduated from Bassick High School in 1956 and from St. Vincent’s Hospital School of Nursing (Bridgeport CT) in 1959. She retired from her nursing career in 1985.
Florence was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star for over 50 years, highlighted by serving as chaplain for one year.
She was a strong devout Christian throughout her entire lifetime. She was also an active supporter of the Paralyzed Veterans of America.
She enjoyed keeping in touch with her family and friends through texts, emails and letter writing. Florence always looked forward to spending time with her husband Richard on the many cruises they took. She also enjoyed playing cards and other games and watching movies with him. Florence enjoyed many other activities, like computer games, crossword puzzles, reading and baking (especially cookies).
A memorial service for Florence will be determined at a later date.
Florence was married to Richard A Hartley for 61 years. She lived in various places during Richard’s Naval career, including Hawaii; Key West, Fla.; Mississippi; and Connecticut, before moving to Florida after Richard’s retirement from the U.S. Navy in 1975.
She is survived by her loving husband, Richard; loving daughters, Laura J. Lee and Lisa J. Hartley; son-in-law, Richard E. Lee; two grandchildren whom she adored, Ashley Marie Gonzalez and Richard E. Lee Jr.; and grandson-in-law, Manny Gonzalez. She had one great grandchild, Malik B. Gonzalez, whom she loved dearly. Surviving siblings include brothers, William J. Morrissey, Thomas J. Morrissey and Michael R. Morrissey; one sister, Katherine M. Kiely; and several nieces and nephews.
Florence was also survived by dear friends, Joanne Bradley, Barbara Barnes, Fran Lavieri, Martha Wread, Mamie Speandel and Judy Gaddis.
Florence was predeceased by her father, William J. Morrissey; mother, Florence M. Morrissey; brother, Richard A. Morrissey; and sisters, Carol A. Nollette, Elaine J. Lutinski and Patricia Lee Hamilton.
Florence graduated from Bassick High School in 1956 and from St. Vincent’s Hospital School of Nursing (Bridgeport CT) in 1959. She retired from her nursing career in 1985.
Florence was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star for over 50 years, highlighted by serving as chaplain for one year.
She was a strong devout Christian throughout her entire lifetime. She was also an active supporter of the Paralyzed Veterans of America.
She enjoyed keeping in touch with her family and friends through texts, emails and letter writing. Florence always looked forward to spending time with her husband Richard on the many cruises they took. She also enjoyed playing cards and other games and watching movies with him. Florence enjoyed many other activities, like computer games, crossword puzzles, reading and baking (especially cookies).
A memorial service for Florence will be determined at a later date.