Florence Marie Arbogast, 69 of Hume, Missouri passed away Sunday, August 9, 2026 at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. Cremation, with services and burial pending at the moment. Arrangements entrusted to Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). Messages of condolence may be left for the family and friends at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.
Florence Marie Bright Arbogast was born July 13, 1957 in Foster, Missouri. The daughter of Alvin and Thelma Wyant Bright. She grew up in the Foster and Rich Hill area, attending Rich Hill schools and graduating in 1975. She was united in marriage to Norval Arbogast in 1982. Three sons were born to this union, Jon Howard, Alvin Joseph, and Fabian.
Marie worked for Avon in the 1980’s, then for Walmart as a cashier, before becoming a CNA and working at various nursing homes in the area. Always bringing a smile to the faces of her patients. She had a love for music, and would listen to it often, especially the Beatles and Janis Joplin. She was a talented guitar player and would often share that gift. Marie also enjoyed history and was always pulling out family photo albums and digging into the family genealogy.
Marie was preceded in death by her parents, husband Norval Arbogast in 2024, and by her infant son Jon Howard Arbogast in 1984. She is survived by her sons, Alvin Arbogast of Hume, MO., and Fabian Arbogast and Fiancé Abigail of Richards, MO., along with a treasured grandson, Victor Rae Arbogast.
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