JUDITH GARDNER DATO, 77, passed away on February 11th, joining her grandson, Ford Hughes Dato in Heaven. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Joe, son Joey (Pam), grandson J.D., nephew Rob Coltman (Roberta) and many wonderful friends and family. She was originally from Farmington, Missouri and moved to Tampa as a child. She graduated from Plant High School, Class of 1959, attended the University of Miami, graduated from the University of Tampa with a B.A. in Education and later earned a Masters from USF. She was employed by Hillsborough Schools for over 40 years, working as a teacher and later as a Supervisor in the Title 1 Parent Involvement Program. She was a member of the Chi Omega Sorority, Athena Society, the Chiselers, Las Damas de Arte, Tampa Club-1st female president, Saint Andrews Society, Rose Circle Garden Club, Ladies of the Crown, Divas with Heart, Las Damas de Sant Yago, Mental Health Care Foundation, Mayor’s Beautification Program, Tampa Jr. Women’s Club and Tampa Museum of Art. She enjoyed traveling, visiting over 50 countries on 5 continents and spending family time at her Sunset Beach house. She was a longtime member of Palma Ceia United Methodist Church. A Celebration of Life with be held at the Club Treasure Island Yacht Club on February 23rd from 4 pm to 6 pm. Donations can be made to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, American Cancer Society or Palma Ceia United Methodist Church
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