FLORENCE WARSHAWSKY

March 7, 1924 - September 21, 2018

Florence Warshawsky of Kansas City died peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, September 21, 2018. She was born Florence Zeff, daughter of Jacob and Bessie (Volkovich) Zeff, on March 7, 1924, in Chicago, Illinois. She married husband Maurice Warshawsky on May 15, 1964, and moved with her three young sons to Ishpeming, Michigan, where they combined their two families. In Ishpeming, Florence was a member of Temple Beth Shalom, where she was active in the sisterhood. She was also an active member of the women's auxiliary at Bell Memorial Hospital in Ishpeming. Florence and Maurice moved to the Kansas City area 20 years ago. She was a member of Congregation Beth Torah. She loved to read, play bridge and, of course, mahjong. She was always quick with a smile, even in her final years. Florence is survived by her sons: Jeff (Gail) Ross, Allan (Mary Lou) Ross, Tony (Kathy) Ross; stepson David Warshawsky; and six grandchildren, nine step grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice; stepson, Arnold Warshawsky; stepdaughters, Marjorie Warshawsky and Annette Marietti; and grandchildren Michael Ross and Alexandra Ross. Florence’s family wishes to say thank you to all of the wonderful, caring staff at Village Shalom. They would especially like to thank her caregiver for the past seven years, Renee Bartee. Funeral services will be held at Louis Memorial Chapel on Tuesday, September 25, at 1 p.m. Internment to follow at Mount Moriah Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Kansas City Hospice House or to The Michael Ross Memorial Foundation or to a charity of your choosing.