Florence Ann Derees

Florence Ann (Nightingale) DeRees, age 85, a resident of Romeo since 1978, previously from Shelby Twp. & Lake Orion, Mi., passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at Wellbridge Nursing Facility in Romeo. Florence was born June 16, 1935 in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of Ernest and Dorothy Leone (Baker) Nightingale. After graduating from Battle Creek Central High School in 1953, Florence earned her RN Degree in 1956, attending Mercy School of Nursing which was located in Battle Creek & Detroit. Florence then worked as a RN at St Joseph’s Hospital in Pontiac in the OBGYN unit and then at St Joseph Hospital in Clinton Twp. (Currently Henry Ford Macomb) On August 18, 1956, Florence married Delbert Duane DeRees at the First Presbyterian Church in Battle Creek. Upon retirement, Florence enjoyed spending time with her many grandchildren. Florence is survived by her husband Delbert, children: David Owen (Michelle)DeRees, Stephen Ernest (Sharon) DeRees, and Julia Ann (DeRees) (Brian) Cunningham. Also survived by grandchildren Kaitlin DeRees (Eric Attard), Ali DeRees (Scott Wolchek), Rosie Cunningham (Joe McCartney), Kelly DeRees, Annie Cunningham & Jacob DeRees along with siblings: William (Hilda) Nightingale, Dorothy Ed) Kavalhuna, Sallee (Les) Wise, & Linda Schneider along with brother in laws Dick Barney and Bob Borsch. Florence was preceded in death by siblings: Grace Barney, & Gwendolyn Borsch and brother in law Norm Schneider. Funeral services will be private with burial at Romeo Cemetery. Donations to the American Diabetes Association in memory of Florence would be appreciated. https://www.diabetes.org/donate/donate-memorial?s_src=dorg&s_subsrc=dorg Local arrangements by the Henry M. Malburg Funeral Home, Romeo Michigan.