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Priscilla Eden Gulliford
Priscilla Eden Gulliford Searcy was born on February 19, 1948 to William Irving and Marie Anthony Gulliford in Roanoke, Virginia. At age 4, her family moved to Jacksonville, Florida and then to Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, where she grew up and attended Fletcher High School, becoming a varsity cheerleader and Miss Fletcher. On May 8, 1963, while Priscilla was in the 9th grade, she began going steady with Christian Dietrich Searcy. They remained together through college in Virginia and married on October 11, 1969. Priscilla taught 3rd grade at Holy Name Catholic School in St. Petersburg, Florida to put Chris through law school at Stetson Law. They moved to Miami in 1973 to begin Chris's law practice. After several years, they moved to North Palm Beach where they have lived the past 41 years. She was a devout Christian of the Catholic faith. Priscilla gave birth to four wonderful children - Henry Faulk Searcy, II, Christian Dietrich Searcy, Jr., Angela Eden Searcy Coriell, and William Eric Searcy. They graced her with three extraordinary grandchildren - Elizabeth Lynn, Alexander Henry, and Christian Dietrich Searcy, III. In addition, she became mother to 16 more extraordinary young adults who lived as members of the family as tutor companions to their autistic son, Henry. Priscilla devoted herself to her husband, children, grandchildren, and the many fantastic friends she developed over the years. From chairing the Festival of the Trees as a member of the Junior League to co-chairing the Benjamin School Bash to serving as First Lady of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, Priscilla left a lasting impression on all she met. She was in her element at the Lime House in Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas and enjoyed relaxing with friends over a game of Scrabble, Words With Friends, or bridge. Nothing gave her more excitement than decorating a friend or family member's house, matchmaking, using her deal-finding skills to shower her family and friends with gifts, or watching a University of Virginia basketball victory. More than any accomplishment, she sowed the seeds of love. She loved God, she loved people, and she loved life. A viewing has been scheduled for 3-6 p.m. Friday, March 25, 2016 at the Howard-Quattlebaum Funeral Home located at 754 U.S. Hwy 1, North Palm Beach, FL, 33408, followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 26, 2016 at St. Paul of the Cross Church located at 10970 Jack Nicklaus Dr., North Palm Beach, FL, 33408. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation be made to Best Buddies organization, attn. Natalie Van Eron, 100 SE 2nd St. - Suite 2200, Miami, FL, 33131 or to the University of Virginia Priscilla Searcy endowment, c/o the University of Virginia Alumni Association, PO Box 400314, Charlottesville, VA, 22904-4314.
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Laura Pickart-Huskey
September 25, 2016
I was one of her 3rd grade students. We all thought she was so beautiful and her ponytail hairdo. She made an impact on my young life. Mr Searcy you and your family are in my thoughts.
Priscilla Gratton
August 25, 2016
Just read your newsletter, and I'm so sorry for your loss! Your wonderful firm helped me during my hardest days. What a beautiful person she was. I'm sorry I didn't have the chance to meet another "Priscilla". She is looking down with her beautiful smile.....Thoughts and Prayers, Priscilla
Lillian Reyes-Joyce
August 22, 2016
I received your newsletter and I once again looked at all the wonderful photos. What a beautiful lady inside and out! So gorgeous. Such a romance since 9th grade. Such a fun, loving and incredible family. Really a beautiful life well lived. I feel so fortunate to have known Priscilla. I still remember all her great advise to me for our Jillian. She was such an intelligent, vivacious, loving person. I will never forget her.
Rick Hannon
August 22, 2016
Dear Chris. Just read your latest newsletter and read where your wife had passed. Please accept our heartfelt condolences and know that you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Rick & Yvette Hannon
Sarasota, Fl.
March 31, 2016
Oh, Chris, I am so sorry to hear about your loss of Priscilla and the grief that you are experiencing. I received your note this afternoon. Yours was one of the truly great and enduring love stories. I pray that you find peace, my friend.
Scott Sheftall (Jacksonville, FL)
Carolyn McLaughlin
March 31, 2016
Dear Chris and Family,
So very sorry to hear of Priscilla's passing. Your love story started at Fletcher and your classmates witnessed the love you both shared. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. She was a beautiful teenager and grew into a wonderful wife, mother and woman. God bless you all.
Carolyn Hathaway McLaughlin (65)
Kathleen Smith Fannin
March 29, 2016
Dear Chris,
Priscilla's presence in my life is a memory of joy, love, peace and spunk--what a treasure I have in these. I look forward to seeing her smiling face and rejoicing spirit when we meet again in heaven. The Resurrection is just around the corner--if not before I look forward to seeing you there!
Love to you all,
Kathleen Smith Fannin
Franne and Jack McDonough
March 28, 2016
Dear Chris and family:
It has been many years since I have talked
to you but we always kept in touch at Christmas. I so very much looked forward to
the Searcy Christmas photograph.
I am very saddened at this news and hope that your wonderful memories of the dynamic,
generous and caring Priscilla will comfort
you.
God will take good care of her.
March 28, 2016
Dear Chris and family:
It has been many years since I have actually
talked to you all but we kept in touch at
Christmas each year I so looked forward to
the Christmas photo of you all. I cannot
tell you how this news saddens me and I hope
that your wonderful memories of dynamic,
generous and loving Priscilla will comfort
you.
Franne and Jack McDonough
Bluffton, South Carolina
March 27, 2016
Dear Chris and family, I send my love to you all and have only wonderful memories of you and Priscilla. It has been too many years but I will never forget our youth together. Susie Snead
Cheri Sehlke
March 27, 2016
Mr. Searcy and Family,
May it be a source of inner strength to know that our loving God is watching over all of you, throughout this time of need and He'll stay close by your side. We pray His presence will begin the healing in your hearts and souls, and may His love surround you with the comfort only He can give.
With heartfelt thoughts...
JJ & Cheri Sehlke and family
Tom Veal
March 27, 2016
Chris and family,
Deepest sympathy, a wonderful lady, my thoughts and memories are with you.
March 26, 2016
Chris:
Thinking of you and offering condolences to you and your family for your loss.
Remember and honor the wonderful memories.
As ever,
Zack & Estela Taylor
Rio Rico, Arizona
Suzanne Cain Wienbarg
March 26, 2016
Chris and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
March 26, 2016
Dear Chris Searcy and Family,
I never actually met Mrs. Searcy but knew of her through The Benjamin School and BASH. She was a wonderful, elegant and very special Lady. My Love, Thoughts and Prayers are with you today and always. Her memory will always be in your hearts.
Debbie Holmes (Palm Beacg Gardens, Fl)
Dawn Brown. (Ahlwardt)
March 26, 2016
Heartfelt sympathy is extended to the entire Searcy family.
George Mastics, Jr
March 25, 2016
Mrs. Searcy, may God hold in his arms and guide you through the gates of heaven and may he bless your family in this time of grief.
March 25, 2016
Dear Chris and family,
I was saddened to hear about Priscilla. She was a devoted mother and loving wife. I have many positive memories of her warm smile and support of The Benjamin School. Please know that Linda and I have you in our thoughts and prayers.
Coach and Linda Ream
Joe DiNardo
March 25, 2016
Chris, your wife sounds like just the sweetheart I would expect you to share a life with. While no one can fully understand the depth of your grief I can at least understand much of it. I lost my wife to Pancreatic cancer one year ago after a 2 yr battle. While the pain does not go away, time will at least allow one to "adjust" to it being a part of your life. Truly, may u know some comfort in this difficult time. Sending you kind thoughts.
Joe DiNardo
Bob and Christy Pitcher
March 25, 2016
Our hearts go out to Chris and the entire Searcy Family.
Chris Ballard
March 25, 2016
Priscilla told me once that when she first laid eyes on Chris in the Ponte Vedra store back in the 60"s, that he was the one. And ever since then the story of their relationship and their family's story is one that is respected and admired by all. The love, the caring and the commitment to helping others shines through in each and every member of the Searcy family. May God give you the strength to hold your heads up high and carry on, because she would not want it any other way.
March 24, 2016
Chris and family, as a c/o 65 Fletcher alumni, please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. After viewing the lovely pictures it is so clear that yours was a love story that fairy tales are made of. Gob bless you and your family as you heal from this heart breaking loss. Sandy Smith, Jax. Bch. Fl.
Rhonda & Larry Myers
March 24, 2016
We are heartbroken by your loss and words cannot express the sadness we feel for your family. Wishing you loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. Priscilla was very special and will truly be missed by all. God bless your family.
Lisa Fleming
March 24, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss! Sending prayers for the family in time of need! Deepest sympathy Lisa Fleming
Pam Crosby
March 24, 2016
May she rest in peace and rise in glory. So sorry for your loss.
Janene Tully Kearns
March 24, 2016
I am so very sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of growing up across the street from you in NPB. I always thought Priscilla was such a beautiful person and so very kind. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Kathleen Simon
March 24, 2016
Priscilla,
Good times come and good times go, but there are a few things you should know, knowing you has been my pleasure, friends are blessings without measure, I'll make new friends, no doubt I'm told, but they will be silver where you were GOLD. We have shared some laughs and some tears, I'll remember them throughout the years. So today as I say good bye, I'll say a prayer to God on High to bless your family in all they do, because it has been my pleasure knowing you.
You will always be in my heart and I will miss my "We" dearly.
Love and sympathy to all the family. Kathie Simon
March 23, 2016
Chris, Henry, Christian, Angela and Will (and spouses and babies), George and I were so saddened when we heard to news of Priscilla's passing. What a fighter. What a beautiful person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
George and Linda Harris
Joy Ramey
March 23, 2016
I am so sorry to hear about Priscilla. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
March 23, 2016
It is said "when we lose a loved one on earth - we gain an angel in heaven " Christian - I only met your mom on a couple of occasions, but I was always taken by her lovely smile and warmth; she was truly a beautiful person inside and out. I am certain the Searcy family have many fond memories to comfort them through this difficult and very sad time. We send you and your family our heartfelt condolences on the loss of someone so special and loved by their family.
Gail and Stanford Leeds
Helen Powell
March 23, 2016
May your memories give you peace and comfort.
March 23, 2016
Dear Chris & Family,
The boys & I are so sorry to for your unbelievable lose.
I will always remember how she was so nice to everyone & her beautiful smile.
Respectfully,
Jill, Jason, Michael & Timothy Curcio
Jay Owen
March 23, 2016
I am shocked and sadden to learn of Priscilla's passing. My sympathies to the family.
Jay Owen
Janet Lord
March 23, 2016
Blessings and prayers to the family. She was an outstanding person and a great wife and mother.
Janet Lord
Teri and Ernie Jabour
March 23, 2016
Her beautiful smile and loving spirit will always be with us. Our hearts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Leslie Mann
March 23, 2016
Sad to hear of Pricilla's passing. She will be missed in the neighborhood. May you have fond and loving memories to cherish forever.
Dianne Martens
March 22, 2016
My heart goes out to you and everyone in your family for losing the woman you loved so dearly. I think her strength and love for you all can carry you through this tragic time. Thank God you have a big beautiful loving family nurtured by Priscilla to lean on.
Global Engineering Scientific Solutions
March 22, 2016
Our sincere condolences to The Searcy family. Our prayers are with you all!
March 22, 2016
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Priscilla. My deepest sympathy to Chris and the kids at this devastating time. Linda Marx Cole
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