Florence N Casady

Florence Noreen Casady, passed away peacefully at Mercy-One hospital May 6th, 2025 in Davenport, Iowa at the age of 97. A celebration of life was held for family and friends. Per her wishes cremation rites were accorded. She will be laid to rest in Mountain Grove, Missouri at a later date. Online condolences may be left at www.rungemortuary.com.

Florence was born October 25, 1927 to Clifford and Viola (White) Tayloe. She was one of six children. She had one sister and four brothers. She retired after 31 years at Oscar Mayer. Florence was united in marriage to James (Jay) Ferrell March 11, 1946, along with his sister Lucille and her husband Roy, they had a double wedding. They enjoyed 48 years of marriage until Jay passed on December 14, 1994 in Mountain Grove, Missouri. They enjoyed travelling in their motorhome, spending winters in Texas, listening to Jay playing bluegrass music and square dancing.

After Jay's passing she was united in marriage to Sherman “Hoppy” Casady. They shared 20 years of marriage until his passing on August 4th, 2017 in Raymore, Mo. As a married couple, they traveled to Texas in the winters and shared the love of square dancing. She loved her Texas family, she had so many friends there and kept in contact with all until her passing. She definitely made friends with anyone wherever she went. Florence was an excellent cook, seamstress and quilter. Due to her passion for sewing, she would make her own square dancing dresses to match her husbands’ shirts. She made the most beautiful keepsake quilts anyone ever saw. On Tuesdays and Saturdays she enjoyed playing cards with her special card lady friends. Most of all, Florence loved her family, they meant everything to her. She lived a rich, fulfilling life with love, friends and family. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She will truly be missed by all who loved her.

Those left to cherish her memory include her son, Jack (Juna) Ferrell; granddaughters, Tracy (Greg) Mendoza, Rhonda (Tim)Lang; grandsons, Jeremy (Jamie) Ferrell, Mike (Dora) Ferrell, Justin (Bri) Ryder, Jake (Jess)Ryder and special niece Katie Eckstein. She had many great grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by husbands, Jay Ferrell, Hoppy Casady and son, Mike Ferrell.