Florine "Flo" Speidell
June 18, 1945 ~ September 27, 2018
Resided in:
Arden, North Carolina
Flo Bleakely Speidell, 73, died Thursday, September 28, 2018 at the Elizabeth House in Flat Rock.
Ms. Speidell was born in Newport News, Virginia to the late Ernest Llewellyn Bleakley and Elizabeth Louise Duval Bleakley.
She is survived by her wife, Lori Seal; two daughters, Molly Abdalkalki of Morrocco and Cary Sweeney of San Francisco, CA; a son, Grant White of Asheville, NC; a sister, Nancy Samuelson of Lancaster, SC and a brother, Neil Bleakley of Aldie, VA; three grandchildren, a large extended family and wonderful friends.
Flo was a technical systems operator for John Gandy and Henry Clay Elementary Schools in Hanover County, VA for many years. She was also instrumental in starting the Richmond Emmaus Chapter in Richmond, VA. Flo loved to play bridge with The Flamingoes and Bridge Broads Women’s Bridge Clubs in Ashland, VA. Flo was a member of Calvary Episcopal Church in Fletcher, NC.
A Memorial Service will be held at Calvary Episcopal Church on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at 2:00 PM with Reverend J. Clarkson officiating.
In lieu of flowers, please send memorial contributions to the Calvary Food Pantry Fund at 2840 Hendersonville Road, Fletcher, NC 28732.
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Flo was a member of our Technology family in Hanover. She lit up the room with her sparkling personality and quick wit. She was much loved and will be missed. Sending prayers of comfort to Lori, her children, and family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
Love,
Denise Montgomery
I’m so honored to say that FLo touched my life with her good natured smile and willingness to always have fun. She will be sorely missed.
Flo was a great person and a wonderful cousin full of southerly charm and hospitality. She always had a good family story to share. May she rest in peace.
Flo was one of the good ones. I worked with her for over 20 years. One of my favorite people. Always positive. She will be missed!
A personality that filled whatever room she was in, I am glad that I had the chance to work with her for so many years in the Hanover County Schools, I will miss her. My thoughts and prayers to all her family during this time.
My cousins Flo, Nancy, and I played together as children and throughout our lives as we got together we would laugh and just have fun together. It was great synergism, sweet memories and fondness for each other that survived over time. We all will miss Flo and our deepest sympathy goes out to all those who loved her.
Elena and Bob Bleakley, Tarpon Springs , Fl.
Oh Lori and kids, I’m so sorry. Flo was one of my favorite people on earth. We would have long and plentiful travel talks together. She was so happy to move to Asheville. Thoughts and prayers with you.
My heart goes out to you all, Lori. Flo was always so friendly and I loved our many conversations. She was extremely happy with the life the two of you had together:). My deepest sympathy goes to you and the children. I’m praying that you all will find more and more peace with each passing day.
My love to you, Lori. Flo was just one of those people that loved everyone and could make you feel so special. She will be missed. Please know that we are all thinking of you.
Our prayers go out to Flo’s family at this difficult time. Flo was a bright spirit with a kind heart and spiritual yearning. Her children will well remember all her loving acts and welcoming home, as we all do who knew & loved her.
Flo was a very special person. My thoughts, prayers, and heart goes out to Lori and all the family. It is a difficult time but time does make a difference.
To the family of Ms. Flo Speidell, May the hope of a future paradise comfort you at this time As the world under goes many changes, hope and comfort is what we all need. the paradise earth means that no one will have an illness, we will not need hospitals, the original purpose for the earth will be fulfill. Peace will be here. Matt6:6:9,10 This is the Kingdom we all have prayed for
Flo was always a positive light at Gandy Elementary! I’m so sorry to hear the news of her passing. She touched the lives of many. RIP Flo.
I will miss Flo’s smile and laughter, her love of life, and her spirituality. She was a gracious and giving person. I will hold dear my memories of Flamingo Bridge, Kent Island, Ashland Jr Women’s Club, and all the subsequent laughter and joy. How fortunate we were to have Flo in our lives. She will be dearly missed.