Florence "Cissy" Van Almsick Wilson Beall

Florence “Cissy” Van Almsick Wilson Beall, age 81, of Pickerington, Ohio passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2011. She was born October 21, 1929 to the late Frederick and Gertrude Van Almsick. She graduated from Bexley High School in 1947 and retired from Creith Lumber Company. She was a lifelong member of the Eastern Star (Beacon Chapter), had an unforgettable sense of humor, and was truly a lady, in every sense of the word. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Andrew Wilson and Joseph Beall and her niece Kathy Jenkins. She is survived by her brother, Frederick H. (Ethel) Van Almsick; step-children, Madelyne “Babe” (George) and Jane (Bill) Evans; daughter-in-law, Carolyn Beall; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren, with her beloved Brandie Southard being the most recent baby in her arms. She is also survived by her cousin, Judy Balthrop and several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Mt. Carmel Hospital in appreciation of all of the loving care that they provided, especially by Debra Bolden, Cathy Duffy, Jamie Hodge and Jennifer Madison. Family will receive friends 2-5pm Sunday, March 6, 2011 at Schoedinger East Chapel, 5360 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus, OH 43232 where services will be held at 10am Monday; interment Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to share memories or extend condolences.