Florence Virginia Salter “Chris” Christenson

June 29, 2011

Florence Virginia Salter “Chris” Christenson, 88, of Pensacola passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2011.

Virginia was born October 13, 1922 in Chumuckla, and was raised in Molino before making Pensacola her permanent residence. She worked for the F.W. Woolsworth Co. and Woolco Dept. Store for 32 years and was a member of The Pensacola Baptist Temple.

She was preceded in death by her father, Charles W. Salter; mother, Marie Salter; four siblings, Clara Hinnant, Estelle Perry, Charles W. Salter, Jr. and Ralph Bernard Salter.

Survivors include her husband of 68 years, Dallas “Chris” Christenson; sons, Larry (Wynn) and Michael (Lee Ann); daughter, Linda; grandchildren, Lisa, Todd, Tim (Katherine), Kelly (fiance, Robbie); great-granddaughter, Kamryn; several nieces and nephews; dear friend, Christy; and faithful pet, Bandit.

There will be a family service at 11:45 a.m. on Friday, July 1, 2011, at Barrancas National Cemetery with the Rev. John DuBois, officiating.

Trahan Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

The family would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere thanks for all the thoughts and prayers that have been extended to us at this time. Your thoughtfulness, your friendship and your love is deeply appreciated.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Joyce Goldenberg Hospice Inpatient Residence, c/o Covenant Hospice, 5041 N. 12th Avenue, Pensacola, FL 32504 or Olive Ministry Village, c/o Olive Baptist Church, 1836 E. Olive Rd., Pensacola, FL 32514.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Obituaries