Flossie M. McCulley passed away at the age of 83 on August 9, 2017, in her home in Miles City.
Flossie was born on November 13, 1933 to William and Anna (Thomas) Linthicum in Beagle, Kansas. She was the 8th of 10 children and was raised on a hobby farm with various animals in Ankeny, Iowa. She also attended school in Ankeny through the 10th grade.
She married David McCulley in 1953. They welcomed two daughters, Linda Pauline and Jacklyn Marie. A highlight in their early years was when they worked at a small café together in Texas. David was the cook and she was the waitress. Flossie also waitressed at A&W, Benny’s Café, and various other places. She was proud of the days when she would make the root beer for A&W. Flossie also spent many years working as a laundry attendant for many different companies.
Flossie was a very giving person who always wanted to help her family in any way possible. She also cherished her grandchildren. She loved to dance, which her and David did for many years. Her favorite dances included square dancing, jitterbugging, and line dancing. Flossie was also known for making miniature Indian Head Dresses out of beads. In the later years her favorite things were watching television, drinking Pepsi, and eating chocolate, especially M&Ms and Hershey Kisses.
Flossie is survived by her daughter, Jacklyn McCulley (Ron Mitchell) and sister Anna “Maxine” Lyon. Her grandchildren; Lisa Gaddis (James Holden), Christopher Cox (Ashley), Katherine McCulley, David John McCulley, adopted grandson Matthew “Matty” Hotchkiss, a niece Fran McKenzie and numerous great grandchildren.
Flossie was preceded in death by her parents, William and Anna Linthieum, her husband, David McCulley, her daughter Linda, and eight siblings.
Memorial services for Flossie will be held at a later date. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
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