Vera M. Ownby's Obituary
Vera M. Ownby of Jacksons Gap, Alabama, formerly of Eustis, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at the age of 91 years. She was born in Brooks County, GA on December 21, 1919. Vera was a homemaker and also worked at Cape Canaveral many years ago. She lived in Eustis for about 15 years and relocated to Jacksons Gap, Alabama about 8 years ago. She enjoyed babysitting and her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, James. Vera is remembered by her sons, William Cokinos of Holly Hill, FL and Mitchell Cokinos of Deland, FL; Step-sons, James Ownby, Jr. of Port Orange, FL and Barry Ownby of New Smyrna Beach, FL; step-daughters, Francine Applebee of Ft. Pierce, FL, Mary Margaret Ownby of New Smyrna Beach, FL and Amanda Lee Donnelly of Coco Beach, FL; brothers, James Fann of Marietta, GA and Sam Fann of Live Oak, FL; sisters, Norma Brown of Jacksons Gap, AL and Eloise Womble of Titus, Al; grandchildren, Samara Clarke of Daytona Beach, FL, Brooke Rowell of Pompano Beach, FL, James Rowell of Manchester, NH, David Ownby of Barberville, FL, Daniel Rowell of Pierson, FL and Cody Rowell of Pierson, FL as well as 3 great grandchildren. Friends were invited to gather for viewing on Monday, January 3, 2011 from 10 am – 12 noon at Hamlin & Hilbish Funeral Directors Chapel, 326 East Orange Avenue, Eustis, FL 32726. Graveside ceremony followed at Lakeside Memory Gardens, 36601 CR 19A, Eustis, FL 32726. Arrangements are entrusted to Hamlin & Hilbish Funeral Directors, 352-357-4193.You may leave a condolence for the family by signing the guest book below.
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