Florence Elizabeth Loux

Florence Elizabeth Loux, 79, of Meadville, formerly of Emmaus, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at Marquette Hospice House, Meadville, surrounded by her family.

Florence was born in Doylestown, on April 5, 1940, a daughter of the late Clifton Peale and Florence Emma (Davidyan) McKelvey.

On June 16, 1962 Florence married John M. Loux; he survives.

While living in Emmaus she attended Bethel Bible Fellowship Church with her husband, John.

Florence was a 1958 graduate of Central Bucks in Doylestown. In her earlier years, she had been employed by Artistic Glass Company in Trumbauersville. She later became Activities Director for elders at LifeQuest Center in Quakertown. Florence had a passion for aiding special needs adults to function within the community. Her desire to help the handicapped further extended as a caregiver at Indian Creek working with adults who required community based services. She loved working with her clients who became her "extended family" while they benefited from her teaching and demonstrating life skills. Her clients were very important to her and Rebecca and Danielle were especially close to her heart. Her love of animals was another passion she possessed. From a very young age, Florence cared for numerous stray dogs and cats, nurturing them as needed. She enjoyed cooking and was a self taught artist who was talented in drawing and painting.

In addition to her husband, John of 57 years, Florence is survived by two daughters Brenda McCloskey (William) of Meadville, Kathryn Erdman of Emmaus; five grandchildren Natalie May Scanlon (Shane), Thomas Pierce McCloskey, Brian Vincent Belskie, Erika Leigh Belskie, Morgan Taylor Patten; two brothers James McKelvey (Jane), Clifton McKelvey (Dolores); a sister Pamela Gerhart (Galen); nieces and nephews Casey McKelvey, Brady McKelvey, Kimberley Jack, Sheri Chase, Dolores Konieczny, Traylor Gerhart and Kelly Luby.

Family and friends are invited to call from 10:30-11 AM on Friday, January 24, 2020 at Bethel Bible Fellowship Church, 418 Elm Street, Emmaus, where a Memorial Service will be held at 11 AM with Rev. David N. Schoen, Pastor, officiating. A reception will follow.

Memorial contributions may be made in Florence's name to St. Jude's Children Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 or Last Chance Ranch, 9 Beck Road, Quakertown, PA 18951.

Florence's family would like to express their gratitude to the Hospice Team who so expertly guided her care and focused on comfort at home, and later at Marquette Hospice House. The family is equally grateful to Pastor David Schoen and Pastor David Miles (along with Hospice in Emmaus) for their support.

Arrangements are under the direction of STEPHEN P. MIZNER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 404 CHESTNUT ST., MEADVILLE.

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