Florence Mae Otto, born Florence Mae Stork, passed away on September 1, 2026, in La Grange, Texas, at the age of 96. She was born on December 26, 1929, in Haw Creek, Texas.

Florence was a graduate of La Grange High School and worked as a telephone operator. Over the years, she built a life centered on faith, family, and community. She was a longtime member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in La Grange. Among the accomplishments she was proud of were being named the 1946 Fayette County Fair Queen, playing on the Coca Cola Softball Team, and being honored as the Fayette Memorial Post 5254 VFW “America the Beautiful” Queen of Freedom alongside her husband, Charles, who was named King of the Court.

She was a devoted mother and grandmother who found joy in the people around her and in the activities she loved. Florence was an avid bowler and enjoyed participating in various dancing clubs. She also liked playing dominoes and bingo, and she was especially known for loving to cook beans for the cook-offs. Above all, she dearly adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Florence is survived by her sons, Wayne Otto and his wife Nora, and Randy Otto and his wife Cheryl. She also leaves behind her grandchildren, Rev. Brad Otto and his wife Stacie, Charles Otto and his wife Dr. Sarah, Brittani Benedict and her husband Keith, Brandon Otto and his wife Katy, and Brock Otto and his wife Valerie. Her family also includes her great-grandchildren, London and Logan Otto, Charli Otto, Sarah Jenkins and her husband Justin, Brynn and Kaden Benedict, Brigham and Hagger Otto, and Brant Otto; and great-great grandchild, Juliet Jenkins. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her, and her memory will continue to live on in the hearts of her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Otto; her father and mother, Kenny and Lena Stork; her brother, Curtis Stork; her sister, Elfie Schmidt; and her brother-in-law, Mason Schmidt.

Visitation will be held on September 6, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with a prayer service starting at 6:00 p.m. at Fayette Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory, 967 E. Colorado Street, La Grange, Texas 78945. Funeral services will be held on September 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, 110 W Walnut St, La Grange, Texas 78945.

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial donations be made to Hospice Brazos Valley, St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church of La Grange or to a charity of one's choice.

Services are under the Care and Direction of Fayette Memorial Funeral Home of La Grange Texas. Please visit www.fayettememorialfuneralhome.com to share memories and leave your condolences for the family.