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Vera Lynn Owensby




Vera Lynn Owensby

FLEMING ISLAND, FL. – Mrs. Vera Lynn (Pick) Owensby, age 67, of Fleming Island, Fl., formerly of Aiken, S.C., died Monday, Feb. 13, 2012 in Orange Park Memorial Hospital. She had been an Alzheimer’s patient for the past 8 years. She was born on May 5, 1944 in Centralia, Il., the daughter of James W. and Loretta D. (Manning) Pick. Mrs. Owens-by was an accomplished artist, and enjoyed golf, tennis and swimming.

While living in Aiken, S.C. she and her husband owned and operated Owensby Buick-Cadillac, Inc. and later Owensby Buick-Pontiac-GMC, Inc. Mrs. Owensby was a member of Eagle Harbor Golf Club of Fleming Island and attended Orange Park United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her husband Gary K. Owensby, her daughter Cristen Cobb of Fleming Island, Fl., her son Bradford M. Owensby of Aiken, S.C. and two grandchildren: Ryan M. Cobb and Sarah N. Cobb, both of Fleming Island, Fl., and her sister Thelma Thomas of Centralia, Il.

Celebration of Life service to be held in Aiken, SC and will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests friends send donations to Hospice or Alzheimer’s Research.

Arrangements are by HELM-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES 904-284-9696.