Florence Joan Ard

March 24, 1949 - January 24, 2026 (76 years old)

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Florence Joan Ard

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March 24, 1949 - January 24, 2026 (76 years old)

Sarasota, Florida

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Florence Joan Ard Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2026-02-04T14:00:00
End: 2026-02-04T15:00:00
Location: Bethel Mennonite Church

The memory of Florence Joan Ard in Sarasota, Florida, born in Elkhart, Indiana, who passed away on January 24, 2026 at the age of 76, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. 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, Verton and Lydia; her husband Ron; her son Greg; her sister Wilma; and her brother-in-law Rueben.

She is survived by: her son Andy Ard (Danielle); her daughter-in-law Tina Ard; her siblings, Glen Gingerich (Elsie), Ruby Bontrager (Jerry), Dot Chupp (Larry) and Ellen Graber (Sheldon); her grandchildren, Darren Ard (Brittni), Austin Ard, Caleb Ard, Andy Ard and Shyana Ard; and her great grandchildren, Brayden Ard, Brooke Ard and Demi Ard.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her honor to Bayshore Church's Building Fund at: https://bayshoresrq.churchcenter.com.

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January 31, 2026

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January 31, 2026

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“Thinking of you and your family. Flo's gentle spirit will always be remembered by those of us at Mission Thrift.”

January 28, 2026

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January 28, 2026

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“In loving memory of Florence Joan Ard, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Flo was a great cousin and really appreciated. From, Ella Mae Gingerich, Dan Gingerich, Jim G, Don G., Celeste Miller, Dwight Gingerich & Jewel Longenecke”

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Bethel Mennonite Church
2985 Bethel Ln, Sarasota, FL 34240

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2985 Bethel Ln, Sarasota, FL 34240

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