Deloris Jean Baugess

Baugess- Deloris Jean "D.J." Baugess, age 75, of Starke, Florida passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024, at Roberts Care Center Haven Hospice in Palatka, Florida. She was born in Baldwin, Florida on April 24, 1949, to the late Charles and Bertie Chitty. D.J. was a lifelong resident of Bradford County. After school, she started working at the poultry farms as an Egg Collector. D.J. was a hard worker and was determined to be an entrepreneur. A few years later, D.J. embarked on her entrepreneurial journey as the proud owner and operator of Pine Tree Inn. She managed her company for over 25 years until her retirement. In her spare time, D.J. enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, and more recently loved bingo. It was her weekly treat to play bingo with her fellow competitors. D.J. loved the simple pleasures in life and was grateful for the small blessings. She was loved by so many and will be greatly missed. D.J. was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Bertie Chitty; daughter, Mary Baugess; son-in-law, Jerry Westberry; sisters, Louise Knight, Dolly Wells, and Marian Wagner; brothers, Fred and David Chitty; and grandson, Tommy Baugess.
D.J. is survived by husband, Larry David Baugess; children, Lorettea Westberry of Starke, FL, Albert (Jackie Christine) Baugess of Lawtey, FL, and Richard Baugess of Starke, FL; grandchildren, Paul Allen (Erica) Holt, Joey Baugess, and Kenneth Andrew Baugess; great grandchildren, Remington Paul Holt and Trenton Holt; close friend and caretaker David Sweat along with many extended family members and friends.
A Graveside Celebration Service will be held on Friday, August 23, 2024, at 11:00 am at Keystone Heights Cemetery with Chaplain Jim Cox officiating. The family will receive friends on Friday thirty minutes prior to the service at the cemetery. Arrangements are under the care and direction of V. Todd Ferreira Funeral Services and Archie Tanner Memorial Chapel, Starke, Fl. 904-964-5757. Visit www.ferreirafuneralservices.com to sign the family's guest book.