Florence H. Fohey Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Florence H. Fohey of Palmyra, Missouri, born in Fort Lee, New Jersey, who passed away on November 23, 2021 at the age of 86. 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, William P. Phillips and Mary E. Reczek Phillips; her brothers, Francis, Stanley and William Phillips; and her son-in-law Rocky Akright.

She is survived by: her husband James F. Fohey of Palmyra, MO; her children, Catherine Ann Akright of Palmyra, MO, James Frank Fohey, Jr. (Pam Harmon) of Independence, MO, Karen Marie Dames (Ross) of Palmyra, MO, Carol Ann Benevento (Joe) of Kirksville, MO, Brenda Sue Bland (Steve) of Palmyra, MO and John Lee Fohey (Cathy) of Palmyra, MO; her sister Mary Elton (Bob); and her grandsons, Adam Fohey, Daniel Dames, Joey Benevento, Ryan Bland, Alec Bland, Philip Bland, Benjamin Bland and John Stanley Fohey. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to Birthright, Missouri Right to Life-Hannibal Chapter, or St. Joseph Catholic Church.