Blonnie Mae Derkman

Mrs. Blonnie Mae Derkman age 94, of Starke passed away Saturday, October 18, 2014. She was born in Cairo, Georgia on July 22, 1920 to the late George Washington and Florence (Owens) Gilliard and was a homemaker. Mrs. Derkman was a member of Madison Street Baptist Church and was known for her delicious cakes she would bake. Her husband Oren Thomas Derkman and her son Jackie Oren Derkman had preceded her in death. Survivors are one daughter, Sheryl Allen her husband George of Melrose and one son, Thomas Derkman his wife Susan of Keystone Heights. Also left behind is one brother in law, Richard Derkman his wife Lucy of Avon Park; four grandchildren, Samantha Hiller her husband Troy, Ryan Derkman, Lindsey Derkman, and Kaitlynn Derkman along with numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 in the DeWitt C. Jones Chapel. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Charles Warren officiating. Graveside services will be held on Friday, October 24, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. at Bougainvillea Cemetery in Avon Park. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Haven Hospice, 4200 NW 90th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32606 or Bradford Animal Shelter c/o Bradford Sheriffs Department, 606 Edwards Road, Starke, FL 32091. Arrangements are under the care of JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME, 620 E. Nona St., Starke, FL 32091. 904-964-6200. www.jonesgallagherfh.com hide