Flossie B Cansler

Flossie B. Cansler, 89, a resident of Cleveland, went home to be with Jesus, Monday, August 25, 2008 at the family residence. She attended Mt. Carmel Baptist Church and Cleveland First Church of the Nazarene and was a member of the Charleston Senior Center for many years. Her passion was quilting and she was devoted to her family. She was a former employee of Burlington Industries. She was the daughter of the late Willis and Rosa Lee Bruce and was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Luther G. Cansler; one son, William "Bill" Cansler; granddaughter, Kelly Cansler; two sisters, Bonnie Lingerfelt and Irene Flammer; and one brother, Buster Bruce. Survivors include one son and spouse, Ronald L. "Bud" and Peggy Cansler, one daughter, Christine C. Mayfield all of Cleveland; six grandchildren and spouses, Cindy and Randy Mayton; Jake and Donna Cansler; Melinda and Wayne Haire; Mark and Selina Mayfield; Melissa and Greg McLain all of Cleveland; Reverend Michael and Tonya Mayfield of Cookeville; two brothers and spouses, Bob and JoAnn Bruce of Dandridge, TN; Julius and Judy Bruce of Sweetwater; one sister-in-law, Edith Bruce of Knoxville, TN and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 27, 2008 in the chapel of Ralph Buckner Funeral Home with Reverend David O?Neal and Reverend Russ Coffey officiating. Interment will be at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 28, 2008 at Westview Cemetery in Sweetwater, TN. A white dove release ceremony will conclude the service. Her family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at the funeral home. We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the Cansler family guestbook at www.ralphbuckner,com