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Suzanne Blankinship Obituary
Suzanne Carver
83, of Seffner, Florida, our beloved mother and grandmother, went home to be with the Lord on October 23, 2025. She is survived by her three daughters, Catherine "Cathy" Pippin Judson of Brandon, FL, Melinda "Renee" Pippin Kelley of Plant City, FL and Rita Shareef of Hampton, VA. She is also survived by her sister, Geraldine "Jerry" Steed of Lompac, CA and her best friend, Karen Allen of Lithia, FL. She also had 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She owned Julia's Flower Shop for over 40 years, and was the exclusive florist for Brandon Hospital Gift Shop for over 20 years. She loved her family and adored her grandchildren, all of them. Her family, as well as all who knew her, are missing her dearly. With love from your children and grandchildren. A Memorial and Celebration of Life will be held at 1 pm, November 22, at the First United Methodist Church of Seffner.
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Catherine Sue Judson
November 13, 2025
I miss you so much mother, I just want to talk with you one more time. I love you, Cathy
Cathy Judson
November 13, 2025
Oh Mother Dear. I just want to talk to you one more time. I miss you so much I can hardly stand it. I love you more than you ever knew, your oldest daughter.
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