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Priscilla Gordon Obituary
Gainesville, FL - Priscilla McCook Gordon, age 82, died Saturday, February 28, 2009 at the home of her daughter Patti, surrounded by family.
Priscilla was born in Connecticut to Lee and Gladys McCook and grew up in Walton, New York. She married Donald K. Gordon and they moved to Miami, Florida where they raised their 2 sons and a daughter. They moved to Altoona, Florida in 1975 when they retired. Priscilla was very active in the Florida Horsemen's Association, where she was a 100 mile trail rider and the Eustis Baptist Church. More recently Priscilla moved to Gainesville, Florida to be near her daughter and grandchildren. She was very involved and active in the Lighthouse Baptist Church Seniors group and the Turkey Creek Forest Community.
Priscilla was preceded in death by her husband Donald K. Gordon in 1986. She is survived by her two sons Michael (Terri) Robert (Betty) and her daughter Patricia (Art), eleven Grandchildren and three Great-Grandchildren.
Priscilla will be remembered by most for her smile and sparkling blue eyes, her sense of humor and her love of life.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made in her name to The Lighthouse Baptist Church, 2611 NW 68th Ave., Gainesville, FL 32653, Haven Hospice or the American Lung Association.
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Memories and Condolences
for Priscilla Gordon
Priscilla and her sons
May 24, 2009
May 24, 2009
Priscilla was devoted to her animals (Chippy and Cocoa are shown in this photo)
May 24, 2009
Proud of her daughter when Patti opened her clinic
May 24, 2009
Biltmore Estates, NC for the 100 miler
May 24, 2009
Bob Gordon
March 8, 2009
She was my mom, friend, teacher and adviser....and I loved her dearly. She was the best mom we, Patti, Mike and I, could ever have. Always there to listen, always there for advise...just, ALWAYS THERE! She will be missed by me and my family. Mom had the best smile and the best sense of humor, and it was always a pleasure to hear her giggle and laugh. She was down to earth and could always "tell it like it is." It is the great memories of mom that ease our sorrow. We love you!
Patti Gordon
March 5, 2009
Priscilla was my mother and my friend. I loved her dearly and am grateful that she chose to move closer to me and my children. She has passed on to us so many precious gifts that will live in our hearts and our minds forever. I am a better person because of her and she will not only be missed everyday but also cherished because she was special. Her smile, her sense of humor and her love of life is what I will miss the most. I loved her so....
Christina McGuire
March 4, 2009
My Grandma was a very special person in my life, and a woman I greatly admired. From her I learned to live life to the fullest and laugh along the way. I am a better wife and mother because of her, and know her spirit lives on in her family and friends. I am lucky to have had her in my life and know she will forever be with me in my memories.
Jessica Donovan
March 3, 2009
I miss my Grammy, but I know she's in a better place. She's free. She was a wonderful woman who told you how it was, loved her family and friends, had the most brilliant sparkle in her eyes, lived life to the fullest, and never waited for anything. :) I miss her a lot and she is a very important part of my life, but I get to see her in my mom, my sister, and myself. I also get to be reminded of her sparkle and love in all her friends who loved her so dearly.
Love you Grammy!
Margaret Zimmermann
March 3, 2009
Every contact I had with Priscilla was a pleasure. She was a kind and lovely lady who will be missed by so many.
Sincere condolences to her family and dearest friends on her passing.
Lynn Gizzi
March 3, 2009
Priscilla: The GOBBLER won't be the same without your witty coverage of social events!
May you rest in God's loving arms.
Helen Martin
March 3, 2009
I'll always remember Priscilla's joyful sense of humor and her knack for telling it "like it is" while we worked together on the Gobbler. Her family is in my prayers.
David, Becky & Andrew Mann
March 3, 2009
We'll never forget Ms Priscilla's smile and her kindness to everyone....she will be missed greatly. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Sandy Heinrich
March 3, 2009
Priscilla was a very special lady, and much loved by her family and friends. She was a lover of animals and devoted to her fourlegged friends. I miss my daily afternoon chats with her, she was a good friend to me.
To Patty and family, I am so sorry for your loss. may your wonderful memories comfort you at this time.
Love, Sandy and Harold
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