Florence Cathlene Nightingale's obituary , Passed away on March 5, 2026 in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

Florence Cathlene Nightingale

April 3, 1933 - March 5, 2026 (92 years old)

Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

Florence Cathlene Nightingale's obituary , Passed away on March 5, 2026 in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

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McDonald Family Funeral Home

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Florence Cathlene Nightingale

April 3, 1933 - March 5, 2026 (92 years old)

Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

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Florence Cathlene Nightingale Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Florence Cathlene Nightingale (Santa Rosa Beach, Florida), who passed away on March 5, 2026 at the age of 92. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, John Bailey and Eulalie Deane Bailey; her son Wayne Smithwick; and her siblings, Gwendolyn Violet Drakes, Trevor Bailey and Lione Bailey.

She is survived by: her children, Neil Smithwick, Karl Smithwick (Eve), Sharon Taylor, Jeffrey Nightingale and Janet Nightingale; her sister Rita St. Hill Carr (Kevin); and her grandchildren, Ronya, Dewayne, Darius, Oneeka, O'Neil, Melissa, Krystal, Kody, Elizabeth, Kristiana and Karen. She is also survived by numerous great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family would be honored by donations in Florence's memory to the Pregnancy Support Center in DeFuniak Springs or to your favorite local charity.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
McDonald Family Funeral Home



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5200 US-98, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

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