Evelyn Blake

BLAKE, Evelyn Martin "Monk," 83, of Tampa, passed away Monday, December 29, 2003 at John Knox Village Med Center. She was born June 22, 1920 in Avon Park, Fla. and lived in Tampa since 1951. She was preceded in death by her husband, Julius O. Blake and a son, J.O. (Bud) Blake, Jr. She is survived by a daughter, Marcia and Mike Godwin; and a son, Terry and Gaye Blake, both of Tampa; grandchildren, Ginger and (Mark) Bell, Wendy and (Mark) Abdoney, Jason and Allison Blake, and Trace and Trevor Blake; great-grandchildren, Rosemary Blake Abdoney, and Evelyn Grace Abdoney. Mrs. Blake was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend and to everyone who knew her. She will always be remembered in our hearts. She was a charter member of the Palma Ceia Women's Club and a member of St. Mary's Episcopal Church. Our family is forever grateful to the staff at John Knox Village for the loving care and support given to her and our family. A funeral service will be held at the Garden of Memories Funeral Home, 420 7 E. Lake Ave. on Friday, January 2, 2004 at 11 a.m. and friends may visit one hour prior to service. Interment will follow at Myrtle Hill Memorial Park. Should friends desire memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the charity of your choice.