Florence Poulignot

Florence Poulignot, 87, passed away at her Manzanola home on September 30, 2016. She was born on July 30, 1929 in Arnica, Missouri to Oris & Marion (York) Taylor. As a child, the family moved to Rocky Ford where Florence attended school, graduating in 1947. She married Rex Poulignot on April 4, 1948 and the family moved to Brush in 1951.

Florence was a homemaker and worked with Rex in their business (The Paint Shop). She had a rural paper route for several years and as her children grew, she worked in the grade school cafeteria. Florence was active in the church and was always available to help friends and neighbors – running errands and providing transportation to appointments.

In 1985 Rex and Florence returned to the Arkansas Valley, making their home in Manzanola. They enjoyed volunteer work at McCurdy School in Espanola, NM, Rodeo Bible Camp in Hugo, CO, and their local church.

Florence is survived by her three daughters, Sue (Garry) Poulignot-Smith of Okeechobee, FL; Jean (Tom) Quello of Freeport, IL, and Kay (Greg) Hainer of Dodge City, KS; four grandchildren, Michael (Cynthia) Daughenbaugh, Peter Quello, Rachel and Kelsie Hainer. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sons, Ricky, Mike, and Steve and daughter, Ann Daughenbaugh.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 7, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the River of Life Fellowship in Ordway with Pastor Jeb Brown officiating. Interment will follow at the Mountainview Cemetery in Manzanola.

Those wishing to do so may make memorial contributions to the Sangre de Cristo Hospice, 124 Cranston Ave., Fowler, CO 81039 direct or through the funeral home.

Peacock-Larsen Funeral Home & Arkansas Valley Crematory is in charge of arrangements.