Florence Walker Casey
January 19, 1939 - November 09, 2015
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Florence Walker Casey
January 19, 1939 - November 09, 2015
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Florence walker casey was born on january 19, 1939 in charleston, wv to the late charles w. And ernestine l. Walker. She entered into eternal rest on november 9, 2015 after an extended illness.
Florence was a member of ebenezer baptist church where she was a former superintendent of sunday school and had an impact on many neighborhood children. She graduated from garnet high school in 1956. In fact, florence was the last graduate of garnet high school. She continued her education and graduated from west virginia state university where she earned a bachelor of science degree in elementary education. While at wvsu, she was a member of bets beta omega chapter of alpha kappa alpha sorority, inc.
She began her teaching career in cincinnati, ohio. Upon her return to west virginia, she taught school in kanawha county and retired from tiskelwah elementary school after 40 years of ensuring educational excellence. It was no secret she received lots of joy as a teacher for kanawha county schools. She was a member of appalachian educational lab (ael), a member of west virginia education association and kanawha county council of international reading association.
Florence walker casey is survived by her son, wayne e. Casey (stephanie) and special granddaughter, carissa nicole; sisters, nellie e. Walker of charleston, and carolyn w. Walker of frederick, md; special sister-in-law, adrian walker (late brother, richard g. “punkin” walker); nieces, debbie hart and tracy parker; nephew, michael walker; great nieces, terri a. Berkley, and alexia parker; great nephews, michael, jermaine, jordan, and cequan walker, and vaughn parker. Florence will be greatly missed by family and a host of friends that affectionately called her “ms. Casey” or “casey.” she loved her family and we loved her back!
Memorial service in her honor will be held at 5:00 p.M. Sunday, november 15, 2015 at ebenezer baptist church.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations made to: city national bank, 120 kanawha blvd., charleston, wv 25302, care of “emmanuel baptist after school program”.
11 responses to Florence Walker Casey
Sherrie Davis says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend
Location: Charlotte North Carolina
Indeed, It Was My Pleasure To Have Had “Casey” On My Staff Many Years Ago. She Was A Dedicated And Delightful Person, Who Loved Life And Showed It Everyday.
Thank You For Being My Friend As Well As Christian And Sorority Sister.
David Caudill says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Student,Friend
Location: North Palm Beach Florida
All Of The Teachers I’Ve Had Over The Yrs I Only Had One The Went Beyond School And You Always Had Time To Check On Us Made Me Fill Good With Warmth Conversation When I Seen You Even After The School Yrs. When I Moved To Florida I Still Never Forgot What You Taught Me And The Words I Live With Today ..You Are Truly Missed And I’Ll Pray For The Family That All The Good Of You Mrs Casey Will Be Enough For Them And Thoses That You Ment The Most To Find Some Kind Of Comfort As The Days Pass …Thank You For Every Thing The Memories Never Expire Till We Meet Again Love You !!!
Crystal Broyles says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Former Student
Location: Elkview West Virginia
Rip Ms. Casey. You Touched So Many Lives In A Positive Way. Your Memories Will Live On In Hundreds Of Us That Were Blessed To Have Had You As A Teacher. Prayers To Your Family, Friends And Students.
Lori Fields says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Former Student
Location: Charleston West Virginia
Prayers To The Family In Your Time Of Loss. Mrs. Casey Was My 4Th Grade Teacher At Tiskelwah Elem. I Considered Her To Be The Best Teacher That I Ever Had.
Stan Darczuk says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend
Location: Florida Keys Florida
Florence Made The World A Better Place. She Will Live On Through The Many Lives She Touched With Her Love, Grace And Kindness. My Thoughts Are With Her Family.