We are sad to announce that on September 13, 2023 we had to say goodbye to Florence Theresa Oakes of Mexico, Missouri, born in Martinsburg, Missouri. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Peter Troesser and Rose Troesser (Deimeke); her husband Gerald Oakes; her son Kevin Oakes; her grandson Joshua Oakes; her brothers, Harold Troesser and Lawrence Troesser; and her son-in-law Darin Stone.

She is survived by : her children, Michael Oakes (Nancy) of Mexico, Mary Ann Oakes of Hallsville, Tim Oakes of Mexico and Jennifer Martin (Scott) of Vandalia; her grandchildren, Jessica Riechers, Brandon Oakes, Tera Scott and Justin Durham; her siblings, Joe Troesser (Pat) of Laddonia and Irene Hard of Mexico; and her sister-in-law Frances Troesser of Laddonia. She is also survived by six great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090 or for Masses at St. Brendan Church, 615 S. Washington St., Mexico, MO 65265.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Arnold Funeral Home Inc