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Mel B of America's Got Talent (Photo by: Art Streiber/NBC)On Season 12 of, former Spice Girl and judge Mel B has made it clear –often — that she’s currently single. She mentions it, you know, a lot. After watching the all-male U.S. Air Force a cappella group perform, Mel’s singlehood was mentioned.
After watching a shirtless male dancer participate in an Oskar & Gaspar performance, Mel B went backstage to find the man and introduce herself. And when Chase Goehring sang one of his original songs about loving someone who didn’t fully love him back, Mel B said she could relate. So who was Mel B’s ex-husband?For ten years, Mel B was married to Stephen Belafonte. He was born Stephen Stanbury in 1975 in Hollywood.
After graduating from Loyola Marymount University, Stanbury changed his name to Belafonte and opened his own film production company, Remag, which has gone on to produce films including Thank You For Smoking (2005) which was based on the Christopher Buckley novel (see link above). Mel B and Belafonte married in 2007 in Las Vegas.
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Yemma, age 74, born in Somerville, New Jersey passed away on Tuesday April 21, 2020 at UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida.He was preceded in death by his parents, Rocco and Vincentia Yemma, and is survived by his wife, Celia Yemma, a sonTy (Pynie) Gonzales, daughter Teresa Gonzales, brotherRon (Judy) Yemma, and two grandchildren, Alex and Brook Gonzales.There will be no viewing and services will be private.Arrangements are under the care of MILAM FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES 311 South Main Street Gainesville, Florida(352) 376-5361 www.milamfh.com. Gladys Cowart Stephens Capell, Age 98 of Gainesville, Florida died peacefully on Friday, April 17, 2020 at the E.T. York Hospice Care Center. Gladys was born November 28, 1921 in Ray City, GA to Dave and Laura Cowart. She graduated from Hahira High School in GA. She married Walter “Steve” Stephens in 1942 and was remarried to Melvin Capell in 1987.
She worked at the Florida Book Store for many years and retired as a records manager at Belk Lindsey. She was a member of North Central Baptist Church since the fifties and was a devout Christian and loyal member of the church. She loved gospel and country music and took great delight in attending concerts and meeting members of each group. She was a wonderful, loving friend to all she knew. She was preceded in death by her parents, her two husbands Steve Stephens and Melvin Capell, a sister Avanell Cowart and a brother Donald Cowart.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Jeanne and Bruce Dorsey, a granddaughter Debbie Dorsey, a niece Rose Fulcher who she considered her second daughter, and a nephew Don Cowart. Special gratitude goes to her three wonderful caregivers, Bria Walker, Donna Bobby, and Gloria Shepherd. Also, special gratitude to Haven Hospice for their comfort and care. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date.If you wish to make a donation in Gladys’ memory, please consider North Central Baptist Church, 8001 NW 23rd Ave, Gainesville FL 32606 or Haven Hospice, 4200 NW 90th Blvd, Gainesville FL 32606. Arrangements are in the care of MILAM FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES 311 S. Main Street Gainesville, FL 32601 (352) 376-5361 www.milamfh.com.
Gregory Martin, 54, of Commerce, Georgia born on March 6, 1966 passed away peacefully March 21, 2020. Born in Commerce to Guy and Glenda Martin, he lived most of his life in Jackson County, Georgia.Greg was a graduate of Jackson County High School and a man who was skilled in many areas. An entrepreneur, he co-founded the G&S Gutter Co.- he was happiest when working with his hands. He was an avid hunter and fisherman who instilled that passion into his family. In his spare time, he could often be found plowing a field on his Farmall, cooking a mean low-country boil, building various contraptions in the garage, and watching tv ( especially the History Channel ).Greg was extremely proud of his children, Heather Dalton of Ila, Cole Martin of Dahlonega, and Camryn Martin of Commerce and his grandchildren, Clint, Bentley, and Beverly.
He is also survived by his Mother, Glenda Martin of Jefferson; his Father, Guy Martin, Jr. Of Commerce, Sister, Dana Nichols (Steve) of Nicholson, Niece, Whitney Wilson as well as his many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.Arrangements are being made through Milam Funeral and Cremation Services, Gainesville, Florida.
Due to the recommendation of the CDC, and the executive order issued by Governor Brian Kemp banning all gatherings of 10 or more people, in order to comply with this order, the family will hold a celebration of life in honor of Greg at a later date. Mary Justina Hausler died on April 11, 2020 at Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida. She was born on November 29, 1933 in the borough of the Bronx in New York City. Her parents we Oscar Hausler and Justina Wellauer Hausler, who had migrated to the United States from Germany in the late 1920s.Speaking little English, Mary began her formal education at P.S. She was a high achiever and graduated valedictorian of her class. Encouraged by her teachers, Mary took the entrance examination for Hunter College High School and received the second highest grade of all participants. Hunter provided Mary with the finest secondary school education and opened her life to the cultural arts, which New York City provided in abundance.After receiving her bachelor’s degree from Queens College of the City University of New York in 1955, Mary began her teaching career in the newly established Syosset Central School District on Long Island.
She earned her master’s degree at QC and after completing additional courses at St. John’s and Fordham Universities, Mary was certified to teach elementary grades K-8 and secondary school social studies as well as to serve as secondary school principal. During her tenure in Soyosset, Mary taught for several years and was appointed dean of students. She became the assistant principal and then principal of H.B. Thompson Middle School.
She retired from the Syosset schools in 1992 and worked as a supervisor of student teachers at Southampton College on Long Island for two semesters before moving to Connecticut.In 1966, Mary was granted a sabbatical to observe and report on the teaching of social studies in schools of Austria and Germany. Her knowledge of German was a prerequisite for this study. From January through August of 1966, Mary followed a prearranged schedule to visit German and Austrian schools. During school breaks she was able to travel to other countries with two Eurail passes, which allowed for six months of travel in first class train cars and compartments. Visits to Spain, Portugal, France, Denmark, all the Scandinavian countries, Italy and the former Czechoslovakia and Soviet Union were on her itinerary.
Mary’s love for travel and new experiences was enhanced by these opportunities and continued throughout her life.Mary was married to Syosset colleague Albert Traversa, a science teacher and department head, who retired in 1986. While still working, Mary and Albert traveled with a trailer throughout the United States. A favorite trip was trailering from New York to California and back during a summer vacation.
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In their retirement years, Mary and Albert traveled Europe, especially in Germany and Italy where they each had relatives. They also enjoyed visits to China, Japan, Korea, Indonesia, Viet Nam, Australia and New Zealand. Their last trip together was a cruise from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires.Mary and Albert left Long island in 1993, moved to a condo in Southbury, Connecticut and also acquired a condo in Boca Raton, Florida.
They traveled between the two homes for twelve years. In 2005 the retirees sought a permanent home in Florida. They found an ideal setting at Oak Hammock at the University of Florida, where they spent almost fourteen happy years together.
Helen Lee Karr, age 75, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2020. She was born January 25, 1945 in San Francisco, CA. She is survived by her partner, Dick Watson and her three daughters and their families: Lisa and Steve Burroughs, Kimberly and Tony Pauley, and Pamela and Michael Wisniewski, as well as her six brothers and sisters, Anna, Raymond, Dora, Beverly, Esther, and Jensen. Her grandchildren, Rachael, Ryan, and Emily Burroughs, Max Pauley, and Eva Wisniewski will especially miss their Grandma and her homemade Chinese wontons and eggrolls.Helen was very proud of her three girls, who all graduated from the University of Florida. Most Gainesville residents knew her as the “Eyeglass Lady” at JC Penney’s Optical.
In recent years, she enjoyed the company of her Bunco and Bingo friends. She worked for many years as an artist, traveling the country via arts and craft shows. She was known for her infectious laugh, warmth, and quick-witted sense-of-humor.She will be laid to rest at Forest Meadows Memorial Park East in Gainesville, FL with her partner Watson at a later date. Funeral services were not held due to the global pandemic. Please celebrate Helen’s life by sending good memories of Helen and well-wishes to her partner and family, who all miss her dearly.Arrangements are under the care of MILAM FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES 311 South Main St. Gainesville, FL.
(352) 376-5361. Barry Dean Graves, Jr of Gainesville, Florida died unexpectedly March 29, 2020.Barry was the son of Barry and Janice Graves of Gainesville, Florida.Barry was born August 19, 1979 at Alachua General Hospital and grew up in Gainesville, Florida with his parents and two sisters. He graduated from Gainesville High School and went on to continue his education at Savannah College of Art and Design where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration.Barry was an accomplished painter whose works can be seen at various locations around Gainesville.
He is known as both a mural artist and a commissioned painter. He painted many commissioned portraits of people and pets. More prominently, his personal body of work consisted of oil paintings depicting his brilliant imagination with much hidden meaning in intricate detail.Barry found great joy in spending time with friends. His love of the Gators grew into many relationships as he spent all home games parking cars.
The fans who parked soon became friends.Barry was warm and loving. He showed true southern hospitality to all he met. He greeted everyone with a welcome, a handshake and a smile. He was quick witted. He made you laugh.
Painting and people were his passions.Barry is survived by his sisters, Elizabeth Keeter and Lara Thompson, his brother in law, Rick Thompson, his nephews Noah Keeter and Joshua Thompson and his nieces Sarah Beth, Annie, Grace, Esther and Lucy Thompson.A virtual service will be held for Barry, Saturday, April 4th at 2pm via Zoom. An art show featuring Barry’s works will be scheduled in the coming months. Both will be advertised on social media.Arrangements are under the care of Milam Funeral and Cremation Services, 311 S. Main ST Gainesville, FL 32601.
352-376-5361 www.milamfh.com. Phyllis Geraldine Bruner Phillips, 89 passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020 in Gainesville, FL. Phyllis was born on March 1, 1931 and grew up in Oak Park, IL with parents Clarence and Tilly Bruner.
Phyllis and family relocated to Clearwater Beach in the early 1940s and she graduated from Clearwater High School in 1949.Phyllis married Richard (Dick) Phillips in 1955 and had three children (Rick, Suzanne and Nancy). She was a successful Realtor and active member of Trinity Presbyterian Church. Phyllis enjoyed traveling, sailing with the Windlasses, playing bridge, church adventure groups, and time at the beach. Phyllis was a loving wife and devoted mother and grandmother.
Phyllis and family spent countless hours creating lifelong traditions.Phyllis was preceded in death by husband, Richard. She is survived by Rick, Suzanne (Woody), Nancy (Chris) and grandchildren, Zak, Jake and Hannah. The family plans a memorial service later in the year. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Phyllis’ memory to Trinity Presbyterian Church, Clearwater, FL or Haven Hospice, Gainesville, FL. Arrangements are in the care of Milam Funeral and Cremation Services Gainesville, FL. Hilda Lucretia Russell, 85, of Gainesville, FL, went to be with the Lord on Thursday March 26th, 2020 peacefully at home, in her sleep.Born in Valdosta, Georgia, on June 15th 1935, she was the daughter of Carrie Daniel and John T. She graduated from the University of Florida with her Associate of Arts degree.
At the time of her retirement she worked at Rutherford Equipment as an assistant office manager.She was a member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church for the past nine years.In her younger years, she enjoyed going to the beach, camping, raising her family, and had an overall love for life. She will be remembered for her witty humor, happy smile, and generally great outlook on life.She is survived by her partner of 30 years, Thomas Wade, her three children Dale Russell, Karon Drost, and Barbara Dingman, her grandchildren, Tommy Dingman, Mary Dingman, and Amanda J.
Russell, and her great-grandchild, Alex Dingman. She was predeceased by her two sons, David Russell and Gary Russell and previous husband Willie Russell.Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 4th, 2020 at 11:00 am, and the family and close friends will be present. We will have the service livestreamed on facebook.com/milamfh, for those of you who will not be attending personally.
If you have been exposed to large groups (more than 10 or 15 people), or your immunity is low, please stay home! You may send your condolences to Hilda’s family to our office.
Arrangements are under the care of Milam Funeral and Cremation Services, 311 South Main St. Gainesville, FL. (352) 376-5361 www.milamfh.com. Hitt, 91, passed away in Ocala, FL on March 23, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Fruithurst, AL to James Calhoun Thomas and Mary Belle Edwards Thomas on March 8, 1929. Maxine spent her childhood between Trilby, FL, Ocala, and Waycross, GA. Parker Hitt on a blind date and married him 12 weeks later in March of 1948, in Waycross.
In 1955, she moved with her family to Ocala, FL. She retired from a career at United Telephone having started her career as a local switchboard operator and holding various positions, ending as a trainer for business phone systems all over the Eastern United States, including the Pentagon. Prior to her business career, she was a stay at home mom, raising her family. After her retirement, she and Parker enjoyed a summer home in the mountains of Franklin, NC for a number of years. She was the oldest, living charter member of Oakcrest Baptist Church at her departure. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of nearly 70 years, grandson Frank Alebertt, brother James Thomas, and son-in-law Bob Bucher.
She leaves behind a son, Thomas P. Hitt (Linda) of Ocala, daughters Donna Hitt Bucher of Fargo, ND, and Pam Hitt Leaptrot (Buddy) of Chiefland, FL; 6 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and 8 great-great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, and extended family. The family will be planning a Celebration of Life at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Hitt’s memory to Oakcrest Baptist Church, 1109 N. 28th Street, Ocala, Fl 34470. Mary Alice J.
Baer, age 84, slipped away peacefully on March 22, 2020 at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida surrounded by her family.Mary Alice fought with all that she had over the last several years to reach her 21st actual birthday on Leap Day.Mary Alice was born on February 29, 1936 to Joseph and Myrtle Jennings in New Boston, Ohio. In 1954, she graduated from Glenwood High School, New Boston, Ohio. After Graduation, Mary Alice moved to Gainesville, Florida where she worked for the UF Library System. In 1959, she was introduced to the love of her life, Allan. Shortly after they were introduced, he asked her “How much longer do you think we should wait before we get married?” They eloped soon after and planned a formal wedding a few months later. Her main focus in life was her family.
She would remain silent about things which bothered her in order to support those she loved. Before her last two children were born, she worked for the Alachua County Clerk of the Court as a Judicial Secretary and Clerk. She also worked for Shands Hospital in an administrative role. She moved to Titusville, Florida shortly before the birth of her second child. She returned to Gainesville, Florida shortly before the birth of her third child. After the birth of her second child, she devoted her time to her family. She volunteered in the Alachua County School System once all her children were in school.
When her youngest child reached middle school age, she began working for the School Board of Alachua County. She worked tirelessly to do what she could to support the Alachua County School System, both as a volunteer and employee until her retirement in 2001.She was an avid Gator fan and loved all sports. For many years she was a member of the Gator Town Gators, the Tip-Off Club and the Dug-Out Club. She attended all football, basketball and baseball games for many years. She also enjoyed going to gymnastic and volleyball events. Her presence at the stadiums decreased over the last few years, but her love for sports did not. She spent most of her weekend watching whatever sports she could, especially the Gators, on the television.In the last several years, she spent all her time with the love of her life, Allan.
Even though he was still working, she spent her days sitting in the corner of his office. She was an avid reader and spent most of her time on her tablet either reading a book or playing games. She was the happiest when surrounded by her family.She was a force to be reckoned with and if she got tired of a conversation with someone, she would look at them and say, “That’s a Rhett Butler to me.” She cared very deeply for those she met through her work and private life.Her memory lives on in her husband of 60+ years, Allan, her daughters, Melanie Baer Peters and Jennifer Baer Ervin (Bruce), both of Gainesville, her three grandchildren, James “Jimmy” L. Earnhart II (Alexis) of Gainesville, Elizabeth “Lizzie” D. Murrell (Justin) of Sparks, GA, Kathryn “Katy” M. Peters of Gainesville, her three great-grandchildren, Morgan L.
Earnhart, Mary J. Earnhart and Brooke R.
Earnhart all of Gainesville as well as her sister-in-law, Gracia Baer, a niece, Gerri Corson (Hal), and three nephews, Guy Campbell (MaryBeth), Gray Campbell, and Glen Baer (Norma).She was preceded in death by her parents, her older sister, Betty Taylor, her oldest daughter, Alyson B. Mogan, and a niece, Genie Campbell.Due to the medical crisis in our country at this time and the inability to gather in large groups the family has decided to hold a memorial service at a later date.
When a memorial service can be planned a second notice will be placed in the paper.The family requests in lieu of flowers a contribution be made to the Oncology Department of Mayo Clinic of Jacksonville. If you desire to make a donation, please contact Mayo Clinic at 1-855-852-8129 and indicate you would like your contribution to be designated for the Oncology Department at the Jacksonville Campus in memory of Mary Alice J. Arrangements are in the care of MILAM FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES 311 S. Main Street Gainesville, FL 32601 (352) 376-5361 www.milamfh.com.
Harriet Boltin May, 94 of Gainesville, FL died on Sunday March 22, 2020 at the ET York Hospice Care Center in Gainesville. May was born in Gainesville to Clarence and Lytle (Mimi) Boltin. After attending Gainesville High School and graduating from The Florida State College for Women (FSU) with a degree in social work, she found employment in Union County, as Alachua County had no positions available.Harriet married Lester Nelson May in 1950 and had 2 children, Nelson Jr, and John. She was past president of the Gainesville Jr. Women’s Club and the Junior League of Gainesville and she and Les were very active in Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, where they made many friends. Harriet was one of the main caregivers to her parents, her husband, her beloved Aunt Thelma Boltin and to Robert Baker a GHS teacher who had lived with the Boltins for years while she was growing up.She is preceded in death by her husband, Lester May and a son, Nelson, and is survived by her son John Boltin May, son-in-law William S.
Porter II, daughter-in-law Debbie May and many beloved cousins on the Boltin side as well as many family members on the May side. Special gratitude goes to the many wonderful caregivers at The Windsor of Gainesville assisted living, their memory unit and to Ruth Brunner who made it all happen. Also, special thanks to the wonderful folks at Haven Hospice who made it possible for us to be together during the last few days. Words are not enough for Harriet’s two lifelong caregivers that were BIG part of her life, Kenneth C. Johnson and John Michael Williams.
Both were considered her 3rd and 4th sons and each one created a loving, caring and protective environment that was filled with humor and banter. She knew how to “handle” them!If you wish to make a donation in Harriet’s memory, please consider Haven Hospice 4200 NW 90th BLVD Gainesville, FL 32606 or Holy Trinity Episcopal Church 100 NE 1st ST, Gainesville, FL 32601. A Memorial Service will be held at her church privately at a future date. Arrangements are in the care of MILAM FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES 311 S. Main Street Gainesville, FL 32601 (352) 376-5361 www.milamfh.com.
Dan Samuel Alsobrook of Newberry passed away peacefully, Friday, March, 20, 2020 at Select Specialty Hospital in Gainesville, FL. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Newberry.Graveside services will be held at the City of Newberry Cemetery at 11 AM, Tuesday, March 24, 2020 with Rev. Andy Cook officiating.He was born in Orange Heights, FL.
On, moved to Newberry as a young boy. Directly after the Korean War, Dan lived in Moon Run, PA for a short period of time while he serving in the Army. While in the Army, Dan worked on Guided Missiles. After serving in the Army he returned to Newberry, where he lived the rest of his life.Known by many in the Newberry community as Uncle Dan, he was a retired Master Mercury Outboard and Inboard Motor Mechanic.
His greatest joy in life was fishing. He also loved car racing and being involved as a mechanic on Kevin Durden’s race team.Dan was preceded in death by his father, James C.
Nipper; his mother, Annie Mae Nipper; sisters Faye A. Hunter and Betty J. Colson of Newberry, Jimmy Ortiz of Bronson and Varise Brunner of Ocala and one brother “Cowboy”, Gene Autry Nipper of Newberry.Survivors include two brothers; “Jimbo” – James Calvin Nipper, Jr., “Slick” – Charles M. Nipper both of Newberry and two sisters; “Catnip” – M. Catherine Nipper and “Pud” – Madge L. Nipper both of Alachua, FL.
Charles “Charlie” Elbert Underwood was born on June 9, 1947 in Live Oak, FLand was a long-time resident of Gainesville, FL. He passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, March 22, 2020. He worked for Bell South as an installer and repairman during his entire career and later became a handy man after retirement.Charles was married to his “bride” Barbara for 53 years.
He loved to fish and hunt and spent most of his time outdoors. Everyone knew him for his sense of humor and servant heart. He never met a stranger and made friends everywhere he went.He is preceded in death by his daughter, Rita Renee Merritt; his parents, J.T. And Eunice Underwood; and his brother, Russell Underwood.He is survived by his wife, Barbara Tompkins Underwood; his daughter, Robyn Brewington (Richard); his grandchildren, Charles Tyler Knight, Miranda Davis (Jordan), and Kyndal Brewington; his siblings, Donald Underwood (Elayne), Ronnie Underwood (Gayle) and Barbara Ann Underwood.There will be a private graveside service for immediate family on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 and a memorial service at a later date to be determined for family and friends to celebrate his life together.
In lieu of flowers, we would welcome donations to one of the following organizations in memory of Charles.Mayo Clinic 200 First St. SW Rochester, MN 55905https:philanthropy.mayoclinic.org/donate MC and designate for Brain Cancer Research in FloridaorHope Lodge, Gainesville, FL. 2121 SW 16th Street, Gainesville, FL. Eller, age 87, known as “Bobbie” and “Nanna” by family and friends, passed away on March 17, 2020, at the ET York Haven Hospice Care Center in Gainesville, Florida.
Bobbie is survived by her sons, Kim Eller (Ana) of Orange Beach, AL and Jan Eller (Robbie) of Gainesville, and her daughters, Myra Lambert (Jon Allen) of Micanopy, FL and Nancy Asbell (Bobby) of Gainesville. She also is survived by nephews Ricky Parra (Yvette) of Hollywood, FL and Mikey Parra (Dean) of London, England, in-laws Bill Pence of Knoxville, TN, Martha Ownsby (Herbie) of Gastonia, NC, Joe Eller (Patty) of Gastonia, NC and Janet Edwards of Shelby, NC. Nanna further is survived by her grandchildren Ashley Spink (Josh) of Gainesville, Wesley Asbell (Tisha) of Orlando, FL, Greg Brenan (Darlene) of New Orleans, LA, Alexis Martin (Matt) of New Orleans, LA, Matthew Lambert of Gainesville, Emilie Loup (Cody) of New Orleans, LA, Samantha Eller of Gainesville, Shelby Eller of Gainesville, Misty Allen of Gainesville, Kyle Eller of Gainesville, Carly Allen of Micanopy, FL, Jon Allen, III (Ashley) of Ocala, FL, Joni Allen of Gainesville, Sheri Allen of Ocala, FL, and 18 great-grandchildren with another little one on the way.
Bobbie also was an aunt to many nieces and nephews and a “Bonus-Nanna” to numerous little ones.Bobbie was predeceased by her husband of 68 years, Bob Eller, along with her parents Paul and Peg Sherrill, her sister Pat Parra, granddaughter Taylor Brooke Asbell, niece Patti Lou Parra, and brothers-in-law Dick Eller and Keith Eller, and sister-in-law Susie Pendleton.Born on April 8, 1932, Bobbie grew up in the tight-knit small-town community of Cramerton, North Carolina. Following Bobbie’s graduation from the Mayworth School in 1949, where she played basketball on her high school team, she married her childhood sweetheart, Bob, on February 25, 1951. Soon thereafter Bobbie and Bob began filling their home with the sounds of the little feet of Kim, Jan and Myra.
In 1960, the young Eller family moved to Gainesville, Florida where Bob’s employer transferred him. In 1962, the Eller family grew by one with the arrival of their youngest daughter, Nancy. The now family of six soon established deep roots in Gainesville and the parish of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church.
Once the children were a little older, Bobbie attended Santa Fe College and began working at the University of Florida in 1967. She initially was employed in an administrative role with the College of Education’s Department of Elementary Education and then with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences’ Department of Psychology.
Bobbie subsequently joined the College of Medicine’s Department of Orthopaedics where she worked as the department’s administrator until she retired in 1997.Bobbie never met a stranger. She was a “mother” to many and a friend to all.
She believed there could not be too many children around for that would be like saying there could not be too many flowers. Nanna was her name and spoiling was definitely her game. But, when not hugging on little ones, Bobbie loved church activities, slow dancing with her beloved Bob, line-dancing and square-dancing with friends, shopping, playing cards, cruising the Caribbean, hitting the slots at the casino, and sharing her wonderful pound cakes and fudge. Her keen sense of humor, especially her ability to laugh at herself, her never-wavering support of those she loved, her steadfast faith in God, her heartfelt belief that her family was the best family in the whole world, her infectious optimism, and her impeccable Southern-lady sense of style will be sorely missed, but always remembered.In accordance with Bobbie’s wishes there will be no funeral service. If led to, please consider a donation to Haven Hospice, 4200 NW 90th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606, as they exemplified for both Bob and Bobbie that the end of life deserves as much comfort, respect, dignity and loving care as the beginning.
Arrangements are in the care of Milam Funeral and Cremation Services, 311 S. Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601, (352) 376-5361. Hope, age 91 of Windsor Florida passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2020. Hope was born November 29, 1928 in Windsor Florida to Bob and Bessie Snowden.Ruth graduated from Gainesville High School. She then went and worked for Southern Bell and retired after 40 years. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
She also loved spending time with her grandchildren and taking them fishing. She loved God and was a member of Windsor Baptist Church for many years.She is preceded in death by her husband James Maurice Hope and daughter Gail Sanders. She is survived by her loving son Steve Hope, and sisters Margie Stevens and Grace James, brother George (Lois) Snowden, her grandchildren Moira Hope, James Hope, Aaron (Jenn) Hope, Kathy (Danny) Bolton, Joey (Cindy) Burlingame and 12 great grandchildren.Graveside service will be held at 12pm on Friday March 27, 2020 at Providence United Methodist Church Cemetery in Windsor Florida. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to Haven Hospice 4200 NW 90th Blvd. Gainesville, Florida 32606. Arrangements are made in the care of Milam Funeral and Cremation Services 311 S.
Main Street Gainesville, Fl 32601 (352)376-5361.
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