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LOIS JANE WILSON, 91
Gainesville - Lois Jane Wilson Specht, 91, formerly of Key West and Kissimmee and most recently at Oak Hammock in Gainesville, FL, passed away Friday, May 23, 2014.
She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on November 6, 1922. She spent most of her life in Key West, FL raising her family. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 64 years, Julius Carl "Bud" Specht. Lois was the loving mother to and is survived by four daughters: Linda Specht House, Gainesville, FL, Karen (Mitch) McGee, Monroe, GA, Donna (Robert) Specht-Rariden, Houston, TX and Judy (Michael) Wurts, Andover, MA.
Also known as Grammie/Grandma, she is survived by 16 much loved grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
Lois was a member of the Wives of the Military Order of World Wars (MOWW) and a past- President of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. She was a member of the Nautical Wheelers Square Dance Club in Key West, Gold Coast Camping Dancers in Key West, Kiss-A-Me Squares in Kissimmee, Wagon Wheels in St. Cloud, and Penn Shores Camp-N Squares in Erie, PA. She also loved to travel, knit, crochet, and play bridge. Our Mom will be dearly missed by many.
Her family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 27 at 2:00 p.m. at the Oak Hammock Piano Room in Gainesville where there will be a Celebration of Life Ceremony in her honor. In lieu of flowers, should friends desire, our mother would appreciate donations being made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Easter Seals, and/or the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements under the care of WILLIAMS-THOMAS FUNERAL HOME 352-376-7556. Please visit her memorial page at
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Donna Specht-Rariden
June 26, 2014
Mom, you and Dad were the best parents anyone could ever ask for. We were blessed to have been chosen as your children. I miss you both so much, I feel so lost without you. I love you both. Rest in Peace until we meet again. As always your daughter Donna.
June 26, 2014
Mom, You and Dad were the best parents any person could ever ask for. I miss you both so very much. I love you both. As always your daughter Donna
George Adamson
May 31, 2014
Lois and Bud were Hickory Street, Edinboro, PA. neighbors and her whole family attended our own wedding almost 48 years ago. We were anticipating her visit to her cottage this summer. The Spechts were like family to my wife Dolly and me; therefore we will miss them so much as well as the traditional Hickory Street block parties, the last in August, 1913.
Mary Lopez
May 27, 2014
Seems like yesterday when we were neighbors in Key West and I was growing up with Judy, Donna, Karen and Linda... Mrs. Lois was like a second mother to me. So many memories. I will always remember her and Bud with love. You are all in my thoughts and prayers...
May 25, 2014
Rest on peace Jane, soon you will hear his voice, and you will answer. John5:28
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