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Dorothy Guivens Obituary

GUIVENS Dorothy Mae Guivens, 73, passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2008 in Orange Park, FL. Dorothy was a resident of Orange Park since 1971. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Joseph Guivens; grandchildren, Frederick Vescera (Jennifer) of Jacksonville, Kyle Vescera of Providence, RI, Miss Brittany Vanderliest of Slidell, LA; great grandson, Caleb Vescera of Jacksonville, FL; sisters, Ann Lewis, Nancy Eddy; brothers, Benjamin Allen, Vernon Allen. Funeral services in celebration of her life will be held on Friday, January 18, 2008, 11:00 AM in the chapel of JACKSONVILLE MEMORY GARDENS FUNERAL HOME, 111 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park, FL with Rev. Daniel Cody, Celebrant. Family and friends will visit at the funeral home on Thursday, January 17, 2008 from 5 until 7 PM. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Jan. 16, 2008.

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Colleen Cody

January 18, 2008

Fred, I know how special she was to you and I am sorry to hear about your loss. I know you have special memories of all the times you spent together. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Denise Cook-Butler

January 18, 2008

Fred, I was truly sorry to hear of your grandmother passing. My sincere condolences and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless.

Rodney Gordon

January 17, 2008

Joe and family,
Sorry to hear about your loss.Your family will be in our prayers.

Rodney Gordon and Family

Nancy Palestino

January 17, 2008

Jenn, Fred and Family,

I'm very sorry for your loss, you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Pat Collins

January 16, 2008

Joe and Family: Sorry to learn of the passing of Dorothy. My condolences to the family.

Sharon Collins

January 16, 2008

Joe, Freddy and family: I am sorry for your loss. Dorothy will be sadly missed by all.

Catheirne Spikes

January 16, 2008

You and your family are in my prayers.

Lucia Phillips

January 16, 2008

Jenn: May God grant you strength during this time and may He bring peace and comfort to you and Fred.

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