Obituary: Flossie Taylor Denton

Flossie Taylor Denton, age 95, of Oak Ridge, passed away peacefully to be with her Creator early Thursday morning, Nov. 14, 2013.

She was born on Jan. 2, 1918, in Pulaski, Ky., to parents, Fred and Bessie Whitaker Taylor. She was one of four children; she had two sisters, Ophie Taylor Claunch and Lottie Taylor Webb, and a brother, Ray Taylor, all of whom preceded her in death.

Flossie married the love of her life, James H. Denton, on Oct. 15, 1939, and they were blessed with two children, Ruth Carolyn Denton and James Laurence Denton. Both her husband and daughter preceded her in death.

Flossie is survived by her son, James L. Denton of Oak Ridge, and her four grandchildren, Buddy and Billy Oden of West Virginia, Patrick Oden of Charleston, S.C., and Gregory Denton of Oliver Springs; and great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

She is also survived by her devoted best friend, Mable Stringer; her nephews, Sidney Webb of Lexington, Ky.; and Charles Claunch of Knoxville and niece, Earlene Claunch of Clinton.

She is a retiree of the former K-25 plant, where she worked many years as a key punch operator. After retirement, she became a Realtor and worked for Gass Real Estate for a few years, which she enjoyed. She loved to help people. Flossie loved to work with her flowers, roses being her favorite, and her vegetable garden and yard when she was able. She had a great sense of humor and was very witty. She always saw the good in people. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

The Denton family received friends at Weatherford Mortuary on Friday, Nov. 22, from 6–8 p.m., and the funeral service followed at 8 p.m. The Rev. Steve Sherman officiated. The graveside service was held on Saturday, Nov. 23, at 11 a.m. at Oak Ridge Memorial Park.

An online guest book can be signed at www.weatherfordmortuary.com.