Barbara Jean Kemp's Obituary
Barbara Jean Kemp, age 71, of Mt. Dora passed away on Friday, November 20, 2015. She was born December 21, 1943 in Cooter, Missouri and moved to Central Florida in 1964 from Michigan. She and her husband, Jerry, were the owners of Kemp’s Gardenias. She retired 10 years ago and spent her retirement enjoying time with her husband and grandchildren. She was also an active member of Astatula Baptist Church. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 25 years, Jerry Kemp of Mt. Dora, FL; sons, Bobby (Stasia) Brewer of Apopka, FL, and Rodney Brewer of Apopka, FL; daughter, Tammy Brewer of Ocoee, FL; step-daughters, Kristy (Todd) Maufroy of Inverness, FL, Kim (Joseph) Folgore of Mt. Dora, FL; sister, Audrey (Jerry) Shockley of OH; and 16 grandchildren. A Funeral Service will be held at Astatula Baptist Church on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 11:00AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Astatula Baptist Church, 13239 Florida Ave., Astatula, FL 34705. Arrangements have been entrusted to Steverson, Hamlin & Hilbish Funerals and Cremations, 226 E. Burleigh Blvd., Tavares, FL 32778, (352)343-4444. Online condolences may be left on the Tribute Wall.
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