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Florence Pawling

January 29, 1927 — October 17, 2019

Florence C. Pawling (Fetter), 92, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at The Reading Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late Forrest V. Pawling Sr. who passed away March 20, 2013. Florence was the daughter of the late, Adam E. and Cora W. (Wealand) Fetter. Florence spent most of her life enjoying cooking, baking and making cookies. She loved to cross-stich and experiencing the holidays, but most importantly she loved spending time with her children and all the grandchildren. Florence is survived by her children; Michael R. Pawling, widower of Robin, of Boyertown, Sharon L. Kerns, wife of Thomas, of Sinking Spring, Susan L. Shaud, of Reading, Denise E Balliet, wife of Dennis, of Andreas, and Diane L. Pawling, of Sinking Spring. She is also survived by 23 grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren, and 10 great great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by two of her children; Forrest V. Pawling Jr. and Evelyn J. Michalski, and her siblings; Harold Fetter, Edward Fetter, Eleanor J. Koller, Fern Walker, and William Wealand. Florence is also predeceased by two grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Funeral Service will be held in Bean Funeral Home, 3825 Penn Ave, Sinking Spring, Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at 12:00 PM and will be officiated by Sheila Graeff. Interment will follow in Pleasant View Cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends in Bean Funeral Home, Tuesday, October 22, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM & Wednesday, October 23, 11:00 to 12:00PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in honor of Florence can be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com

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Sinking Spring
3825 Penn Avenue
Sinking Spring, PA 19608

Tuesday, October 22, 2019
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Service

Sinking Spring
3825 Penn Avenue
Sinking Spring, PA 19608

Wednesday, October 23, 2019
12:00 PM

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Visitation

Tuesday, October 22, 2019

6:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)

Bean Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Inc.

1605 Rockland St, Reading, PA 19604

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Interment

Wednesday, October 23, 2019

Starts at 11:03 am (Eastern time)

Pleasant View Cemetery

PA

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Funeral Service

Wednesday, October 23, 2019

Starts at 12:00 pm (Eastern time)

Bean Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Inc.

1605 Rockland St, Reading, PA 19604

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