Florine Ward Faseler was born in Yancey to Joe and Lula Ward on October 19, 1922. She passed away September 12, 2008 at the age of 85. Florine spent her early years in Yancey. At a young age she accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior and was baptized in the creek that ran alongside their property. She graduated from Yancey High School as salutatorian of her class in 1940 and married her across-the-creek neighbor and love of her life, Harold Faseler, on December 2, 1941. Harold and Florine were blessed with 62 years of marriage, 8 children, 19 grandchildren, and 21 great grandchildren. Florine was a loving, caring, dedicated wife and mother. In whatever situation, she looked for the best and always provided unconditional love, encouragement, and support to her family and friends. She never complained nor did she ever speak an unkind word to or about anyone. Her's was a life of complete unselfishnessshe always put others before herself. She found joy in most everything; but in challenging times, she was strong. Some of her last words reminded us that in good times we should remember to praise God, and in the difficult times we should remember to praise God. Florine found great comfort in her faith. When her youngest child started to school, Florine began working outside the home. She served as a teachers' aide at Meyer Elementary and McDowell Middle School for eight years, and then worked for Quality Title Company, the Tax Accessor's Office, and the Medina County Appraisal District from which she retired after 20 years of service at age 79. Florine thoroughly enjoyed her time working in the community. During these years she and Harold enjoyed square dancing and being part of a group that met regularly to play "Spinner." Holidays were times that brought great anticipation for Florine. Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Easter meant many of the family would gather in her home or on the farm for lots of fun, food, and special fellowship. When her children or grandchildren wanted to bring friends to join in the festivities, she was excitedthe more the merrier! Florine created many memories for her family, but one of the most often discussed is what a great cook she was and how much she enjoyed preparing family favorites like turkey and dressing, huge 9 x 13 coconut cream pies, cobblers, homemade rolls, doughnuts, and chocolate toast. According to her children and grandchildren, she was "famous" for her peanut brittle, oatmeal cookies, and big pots of beans. After Harold's death in 2004, Florine found great comfort in the care and concern shown her by her church family at First United Methodist. Florine was preceded in death by her husband, Harold; brother, Robert Ward; twin brother, Floyd Ward; and twin great granddaughters, Hailie and Katie Scott. She is survived by her eight children: Barbara Gilbreath and husband Tommy of Tyler, Maxine Davis and husband Bill of Garland, Carolyn Barta of San Antonio, Don Faseler and wife Terry of San Antonio, Sam Faseler of Hondo, Milton Faseler and wife Peggy of San Antonio, Morris Faseler and wife Sandy of Hondo, and Douglas Faseler and wife Laura of Garden Ridge and Seguin; and nineteen grandchildren: Dee Haffner, Karen Riddle, Jon Cavalier, Andrea Cavalier, Matt Davis, Leslie LeMaster, Ann Methvin, John Wondra, Susan Wondra, Lauren Wondra, Scott Masters, Jason Masters, Marc Faseler, Brian Faseler, Jenny Lessing, Becky Scott, Josh Faseler, Hunter Faseler, and Beau Faseler. She is also survived by 21 great grandchildren; brother Walter Ward and wife Jerri of Midland; sister Grace Sansom and husband Ira of Uvalde; and numerous nieces and nephews. Family visitation will be Monday, September 15, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Guinn-Horger Funeral Home. The funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m., September 16, at the First United Methodist Church of Hondo. Interment will follow in the Yancey Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society or to the Wesley Nurse Health Ministry at the First United Methodist Church in Hondo.