Dearest Mom
I clearly remember the first time I met you and your family. It was in 1966, when I went to Saint Petersburg to a swimming competition as member of the Colombian team. You signed up to host two swimmers, and I was very lucky to be one of them. I was then a teenager and spoke only a little English. However, with your hospitality and charm, and most of all with your warmth, there was no need for words. Thanks to you, Dr Page, and your family, I had one of the best weeks of my life. This was the beginning of a wonderful relationship that lasted through the years.  
In the years that followed, whenever I visited the US, I tried to visit you because I truly felt part of your wonderful family.   I also remember when Connie and Dee Dee came to Colombia with their band and we had a great time in Bogota.
When I decided to marry Maria Cecilia, I told her all about you and Dr Page. We were both very happy that you were planning to travel to Bogota to attend our wedding as our most special guests, and regretted that you had to cancel your trip at the last moment.  We are very fond of the beautiful set of fine crystal wine glasses that you gave us as a wedding present. 
We visited you a month after our wedding. Maria immediately took to you and Dr Page. No wonder because you made her feel as one of the family from the very first day. Soon, she was as fond of you as I was. She enjoyed it when you shared with her your lasagne recipe, among others, and when you would show her yourmany sets of fine china dishes, which you had stored so tidily in cabinets that Dr Page had built for you.  She appreciated your good taste and was thrilled when you named one of your dogs after her!
When I moved to Europe, I was not able to visit you as often as I would have liked to, but at least we would talk on the phone a couple of times a year.  One of the times when I always called was on the 31st of December, to let you know that I was thinking of you and wish you a happy New Year. This year, as every year, I was going to phone you. Sadly, shortly before 31 December, I received the news that you had left us. 
You were a wonderful person and very special to us. Everything about you was elegant and stylish: the way you dressed, how you talked, how you entertained and decorated your home. It was a pleasure being around you. Your joy of life and spontaneity were contagious and an example to us of how to approach life. Your warmth, generosity and caring personality won the hearts of all who knew you.  Maria and I feel lucky that life brought us together and that we were able to share so many special moments with you and your family. We treasure these memories. We miss you. 

Luis Cediel

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Flossie Page was a woman with panache! From the beautiful wardrobe, to the elegant luncheons I was priviledged to attend, she did everything with a sense of style and grace. Many of us have favorite memories of her best recipes like her butterscotch pie, and hot okra hors deuvres, it was a treat to be invited to her home.Always the consumate hostess,she was the light of her husband Gordon's life.He took great pleasure in providing a wonderful home for her. I hope they are together again at last.

Flossie was Gordon's "Pride & Joy", and Floss was my friend. Many Saturday night dinners at Bern's in Tampa and quality time in St Pete too, at home. Flossie, I miss your shoe collection and your maid :) Only you knew how much I loved Dr Page. He told me much about all of you in the family. 
'God Bless You', all!

Sear Flossie, You have been a bright light in the room. I am glad to call your may friend for the past 30 years. You always carried yourself with dignity. I will miss you, may this part of your journey be light.

Dearest Mama Flossie...how I miss you so! You have shared and taught me so much! I truly enjoyed ALL our times together. You would always bean with happiness; sharing memories or making new ones with me. To a lady of such strenthgh, style, grace, and zest with life.. I will never forget! 
I love you!

Dear Floss,
We are sorry we are unable to be with you at the service.  I was so fortunate to have you close to take me to the hospital when Bobby was born 58 years ago.  We have had a wonderful life and will miss you Floss.
Love,
Dorothy & Lowell

Dear Grandma Page, Although I didn't know you personally, Billy has raved about you for years, you will be sorely missed.

Mom..you taught me everything too!!(even though I balked at every turn. Most of all I remember we said one day it would just be the two of us and we even could finish each others sentences after awhile since we've been together. When I was quite young we wrapped presents by candlelight, we were living in Alton,Il and the ice storm knocked out our power. We really had some good times these last 2 years. Thank you for helping me become the person I am!!!!!

Mom, it would never be appropriate for you to leave us and after earlier hearing from Connie that you were wanting to go out shopping, you surprised us with your passing. You taught us many good things, some intentionally, some even without your knowing. There are many memories we can all share, but they are too numerous to mention all here. However, I will always remember music being around the home even as far back as when I was 3 and 4 with the red 1957 Motorola 5P32 radio I would have to use the step stool to access for tuning into a local station, or you playing the piano to our delight. My many domiciles have since always been filled with music. All of your children getting to learn to play the piano and other musical instruments will also be another of your legacies. Along with the music, all of us were spoiled with yours and Grandmas cooking. It's not every child that you can get to like to eat spinach or brussel sprouts! And having us learn how to cook has always been valuable (my stomach thinks so anyway). It's unfortunate that business has always kept me too busy to visit very often, but as you would point out, that's just an idiosyncrasy that I picked up from Dad, that there's only one way to do things and that's the right way which always requires that extra bit of time and attention to detail that took up many of his nights and weekends, and mine as well. However, I've left behind many engineering projects including more than a couple dozen fixed and movable bridges, and because of the work ethic instilled in me by both you and Dad I guess that gives you the honor to take some of the responsibility for my engineering successes (though we don't get to write our names in the concrete). And lastly, my most recent medical issues and disability which keeps me homebound most of the time gave us some shared unfortunate familiarities of pain and suffering to talk about at times, along with some disheartened laughter about not being able to find resolution. I was thinking my nameless affliction might take me before you, but you're the one resting easy now, and in a better place I trust, with many loved ones to keep you company. You will always be remembered.

Mom...you taught me etiquette, how to dress properly, never say bad words (which really helped me when I was in radio), smile, stand up straight, and be strong. I thank you for that. Our trips as young children were always exciting riding in the station wagon from Illinois to Jackson, Mississippi where Grandmother lived. There were no rest stops then, and we just had a cooler with milk and cereal in a small box. Aother fond one was you sitting by our little rectangular pool snapping beans.  And at Christmas in Jackson, we actually went to a tree farm and got a fresh cut tree!  I have so many happy memories I would run out of room. I miss you Mom. You are now in good company with Dad, Arend, Grandmother, and Paw Paw with your loving pets, Ginger, Blossom, and Friskie.

In wonderful memory of Flossie Page, she was my next door neighbor since I was 6 years old. The Page's were my second family. Flossie was the best chef in the world.  She was simply amazing! I still dream about her fantastic homemade lasagna with fresh sausage from Fonty's and her stuffed green olives with delicious cheese. She was frying with peanut oil when everyone else was using the disgusting, white, and thick as glue Crisco in a can.  After you ate at the Page's you did not want to eat anywhere else. She really was quite the contemporary!  Not only was her food amazing but her fashion sense was incredible. I remember the dress shop she owned.  My eyes would pop out at the sight of all the beautiful clothes!  She had exquisite taste. Also, Flossie was quite the driver. Not only did she have the beautiful cars from Gordon, but sister-- she could really handle them!  We took many road trips to Miami. Flossie and I wasted no time when we wanted to see Connie. Each time we were ready to pass a car, Flossie would say, "Look out... Here we come!" and blow the horn as we changed lanes and zoomed forward. She was hysterical and a great driver!  It brings a smile just thinking about those times. Flossie was also a nurse who cared for me daily during a year and a half recovery. She injected painful and time consuming tuberculosis drugs each day into my hips. She was my angel.  Thank you Flossie for everything!

Karen Doss Hughart

In Memory of Miss Flossie Page, You are going to be greatly missed and the love we shared will always be in my heart for you. I know I will see you again some day girlfriend.

Flossie - You have made a permanent imprint on my life.  Living, laughing, sharing, learning, loving,  making the most of a wonderful 30 year relationship.  I will always love you and keep you in a special place in my heart.  Thanks - Jane

My Dear Flossie,  I love you so dearly your fantastic daughter introduced us when I was a young child.  You said call me MA -  Connie brought me into her heart and yours and even Dr. Page LOL..  Merry Christmas.  You will be Missed but never forgotten.

Grandma Page you will be missed dearly. I hope that PauPau was there with open arms welcoming you home to heaven. I love you and miss you, and may you rest in peace. Love your Grandaughter, Melissa Wilson

She was Mom to me since I was around 10 yrs. old, My son was named after her husband "Gordon". She did so much for me and my family over the years. I can see her now having a 5 o'clock drink with my husband who passed away in June. They really bonded over the years. Mom, you will forever live on in my heart. You were so special to me and my family. Love You,Dino

Momma, I loved you so much I'll wear your lit necklace and these last few years will remain precious to me. I know you loved the Christmas lights so the house is lit in your memory.

In Loving Memory of the most AWESOME lady I know. I've only known Flossy for 6 months, but it feels like I've known her my whole life. The first time I did her roller set at my salon, She blew me away with her energy and her sence of style. I've never meet anyone her age that still dressed so fancy everyday and all her jewlery always matched. She treated me so well and I loved listening to her stories. She had alot of stories. What a sweet woman. She reminded me of my grandma thats why she meant so much to me. Flossy was also so nice to my daughter Lila. Flossy was always kind and I will never forget her. We will LOVE YOU FOREVER FLOSSY! Her daughter Dee Dee is an AMAZING woman and she really cared so much for Flossy, she did any and everything for Flossy, Thats why we love her too!!


                                                                            LOVE ALWAYS,
                                                                            MELISSA MURPHY
                                                                            LILA RAMIREZ
                                                                            TONY NIELSON

OBITUARY

Florence M Page

14 March, 1926 – 23 December, 2012

Hodges Funeral Home at Naples Memorial Gardens

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