Patsy Lee Roberts Silcox, 88, a lifelong resident of Starke, Florida, passed away December 16th, 2013, at her sons home in Lake City, Florida. Patsy was born February 28th, 1925 in Lawtey, Florida, to George W. and Jewel Tatum Roberts. She graduated from Bradford High School in 1942 and married Vernon Silcox that same year. They were happily married for fifty-six years until Vernons death in 1998.Patsy was employed for seventeen years in Starke by Dr. J. E. Denmark as a dental assistant. Later she joined her son in business, working twenty-five years at Community Jewelers in Lake City. Patsy was a consummate people person, and made many friends throughout her work life. What she cherished most about her two careers was helping people, building relationships, and seeing smiling faces. She said many times that she enjoyed every minute of work. She loved being with friends and family, and maintained many life-long friendships. Her faith and her friends brought her great joy and support throughout the years and she was a model of resilience.Patsy was a member of the First Baptist Church of Starke for seventy years where she taught Sunday school. She was former member of the Junior Womans Club of Starke and served as a past president. Patsy was an active member of the Womans Club and a member of several local bridge clubs.Survivors are: her brother, George W. Roberts (Nancy) of Starke, her son David (Sheryl) Silcox of Lake City, her grandson, Christopher David Silcox of Gainesville, her granddaughter, Emily Ann Gaines (Peter) of Sarasota and many beloved family members.The family will receive friends at Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home, 620 East Nona Street in Starke on Thursday, December 19th from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 20th at the First Baptist Church, 163 W. Jefferson St., Starke, FL 32091 with a meet and greet immediately following. Interment will be in Crosby Lake Cemetery after the greeting In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to The American Cancer Society, 2121 SW 16th St., Gainesville, FL 32608 or The American Heart Association, 3324 W University Ave., #128, Gainesville, FL 32607. Arrangements are by JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME OF STARKE 904-964-6200. On-line condolences may be left at www.jonesgallagherfh.com. hide