Hendry-Glades Obituaries

Gevevieve F. Eden, age 90, of LaBelle, passed away July 21, 2012 in LaBelle. She was born Oct. 25, 1921 in Auglaize County, OH, to the late Earl Rothe and the late Grace Marie (Kerr) Rothe.

Genevieve graduated with a BA from Ohio Northern University in 1943. She married James S. Eden Oct. 8, 1943.

She was a resident of LaBelle since 1991 and was a member of Delta Zeta. Genevieve was past president of the Akron Rotary Anns, a member of the Church in Silver Lake, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Key West the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in LaBelle. She was active in church choir groups for forty years and was also a choir mother.

Survivors include her husband: James S.Eden, sons: James S. (June) Eden Jr. of Ravenna, OH, John (Gloria) Eden of Cuyahoga Falls, OH, nine grandchildren, twenty-one great-grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held on a date to be announced at Episcopal Church Of The Good Shepherd, LaBelle with Rev. Alan H. Kelmereit officiating.

In Lieu of Flowers, memorial donations can be made to Alzheimer's Foundation of America.

Margie Acuff Handley, age 88, of Lehigh Acres, passed away July 22, 2012 in. She was born in Corkscrew on December 10, 1923 to the late Rupert and the late Florence Whidden Acuff. 

She is preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur Handley and son Bobby Handley. Surviving are her daughter, Marie Pollock of Lehigh, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great -great grandchildren. 

Graveside services will be held 10 am Saturday, July 28, 2012 in Alva Cemetery with Rev. Earl Daniels officiating. Visitation will be 30 minutes prior to services at the cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Akin-Davis Funeral Home -Fort Myers.

Robert Byron Williams, age 71, of LaBelle, passed away July 17, 2012 in Fort Myers. He was born Sep.17, 1940 in Gardner, FL, to the late John Thomas Williams and the late Pearlie Mae (Bryant) Williams. He served in the Army.

Survivors include daughters: Robin (Shorty) Howard of LaBelle and Stacy Williams of West Palm Beach, son: Jeff (Loretta) Flora of AL , sisters: Wanda (Clyde) Sarver of Leesburg and Shirley (Chuck) Carling of LaBelle and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his Son, Mike Flora and brothers and sisters.

Funeral Services were held Sat, July 21, 2012, 9:00 a.m. at Akin-Davis Funeral Home in LaBelle with Pastor Lester Grant and Pastor Brian Gilley officiating. Interment followed at Fort Denaud Cemetery, LaBelle.