Florence C. (Flo) Mellott, 100, of Mercersburg, peacefully transitioned to heaven, on Saturday April 9, 2022 at Menno Haven in Chambersburg.
Born October 25, 1921 in Mercersburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late David S. and Elizabeth (Stumbaugh) Crist.
In her younger years, Flo worked as a seamstress at Hy Green in Mercersburg and Dorby Dress Factory in Hagerstown, MD. She would later work as a secretary for her husband, Woodrow’s masonry business. Flo LOVED music and enjoyed playing the piano. She liked taking trips to Florida with her husband Woody, and enjoyed many friendships at the Tuscarora Senior Center. Flo especially loved spending time with her family, Sunday turkey dinners, angel food cake and soft sugar cookies.
Flo attended Two Top Fellowship Church with her family; and was previously a member of The First United Methodist Church of Mercersburg.
Flo is survived by her only son, Jerry (Carol) Mellott of Mercersburg, a granddaughter, Tammy (Robert) Kennedy of Mercersburg, a grandson, Timothy (Dorian) Mellott of Mercersburg, and three great-grandsons, Zachary Kennedy, Zane Kennedy, Kane Mellott, and a sister, Genevieve Angle.
Flo is preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow (1999), 2 grandsons, Tony and Terry Mellott, and siblings, Earl Crist, Melvin Crist, Wilbur Crist, Mildred Phiel, Evelyn McCulloh, and Mary Auman.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at Fries Funeral Home in Mercersburg, PA with Pastor Ronnie Martin officiating. There will be no viewing. Visitation will take place 1 hour prior to the service. Burial will take place at Fairview Cemetery, Mercersburg PA immediately following the service.