Florence S. Jenness

November 17, 1938 - June 13, 2014

  Florence S. Jenness, 75, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2014 after an extended illness.   Born in Zephyr, North Carolina to Clay Harrison St. John and Annie Norean Jolley, she later moved to Florida where she was a longtime resident of Perry.  Flo was a former Lady Elk per member and late husband Lloyd Jenness with the Perry Elks Lodge #1851.  She began working with the City of Perry in 1985 and retired in 2005.  A few years after her retirement, Flo returned to the City where she worked five more years.  In her spare time she loved to travel to the mountains, shop, play golf and was once a member of a ladies bowling team.  One of her favorite traveling spots was Cedar Key where she and her late husband Lloyd shared many great times together.   She is survived by one daughter Donna Walker and friend Barbara Platt, one grandson James Hatcher, dear neighbors and friends Sheila and Rodney Baumgardner, dear friends Lavonne Blanton and Charlie Cannon as well as many other great friends.  Flo was predeceased by her parents; her husband Lloyd Jenness and one daughter Pam Hatcher.   In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Covenant Hospice 1545 Raymond Diehl Road, Suite 150, Tallahassee, Florida or the American Cancer Society P.O. Box 22718 Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Becky Comeaux, Mary Krulikowski, Sue Love and Covenant Hospice for their excellent care.   A memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 19, 2014 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Beggs Funeral Home Chapel in Perry, Florida.  Beggs Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. To send condolences to the family you may visit www.beggsfuneral.com.