Obituary of Florence Jacobson

Florence Jacobson July 8, 1915-June 5, 2010 94 yrs old Florence Jacobson, died Saturday, June 5, at the home of her daughter, Myrna J. Coffey, in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Born in New York City on July 8, 1915, Florence later relocated to Hurleyville, New York with her family. In 1940, Florence married Louis B. "Perk" Jacobson, who predeceased her in 2004. She was also predeceased by her parents, Lena and Morris Frumovich, and by her older sister, Elsie Freier. Perk and Flo made their home in Hurleyville, working together at Perk's Market and raising their family. She is survived by her daughters, Myrna J. Coffey, Bette J. Godfrey, and her husband, Drexel; her grandchildren, Lydia Evans, and her husband, Colin, Eleanor Godfrey, Heather C. Wren, and her husband, Doug; 2 great-grand children, Everett and Naomi Wren; her sister, Ruth Gally; in-laws, Gail Makofsky and Helen and Bill Carlson; as well as many beloved nieces, nephews, and her dear companion and caregiver, Dianah Barclay. Florence traveled the world with Perk, and in addition to her family, she loved music, reading, and her husbands pun's. She will be remembered for her sweet nature and her courage in overcoming episodes of physical challenges throughout her life. A graveside will be held on Wednesday morning, June 9, at 11:30am, at the Ansche Hurleyville Cemetery, in Hurleyville. Following the funeral service, the family will be gathering at Frankie and Johnny's in Hurleyville to receive friends. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Joseph N. Garlick Funeral Home of Monticello.