Florence Estelle Eggleston (nee Olds), age 82, of Adams passed away Sunday, September 20, 2020

Florence Estelle Eggleston (nee Olds), age 82, of Adams passed away Sunday September 20, 2020. She was born June 7, 1938 in Jefferson, WI. She was the daughter of Stephan A. and Olive Olds (Klaes).

Florence lived most of her life in the Palmyra-Whitewater area. She moved to Adams 25 years ago and loved the area. She loved her family, doing embroidery, puzzles, and being with friends. She always had cookies on hand for her grandchildren. Everyone always raved about her German potato salad and her crystal pickles. She had a collection of pigs and Garfields. She enjoyed her flower gardens and hummingbirds, camping and being in nature, and taking day trips. She worked at the T&O Restaurant as a waitress and the Nite Cap as a cook in Palmyra. She was also a cook at Trapline and Skyline in Friendship.

She is survived by her husband Kenneth Eggleston of Adams, her daughters: Vicki Jaquith (Jerry) of Adams, Angel Uphill (Phil) of Palmyra, Helen Eggleston (Keith) of Whitewater, Penny Eggleston (Ridge) of Fort Atkinson; her sons: Brian Eggleston of Pewaukee, Randy Eggleston of Whitewater; a brother Charles Olds (Lois) of Friendship; 13 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren, and 3 Angel great-grand babies, many nieces and nephews.

Florence is preceded in death by her parents, a son John Keith, sisters Ruth Lyons, Elizabeth Zaccardo, and Lorraine Mould and sister-in-laws Irene Heederik and Eileen Culver.

She was loved by all who knew her and will be missed.

Nitardy Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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