She was born on May 13, 1933 in Springfield, the daughter of the late George and Pauline (Foley) Gamby. She married Robert L. Jarrard on September 14, 1951 in Farmingdale, IL and he preceded her in death on April 16, 2005.
Florence worked as a Nurses’ Tech at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield for 29 years, retiring in 1995. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with her children and her grandchildren. She also loved to cook.
She is survived by 4 sons, Rodney (wife Diana) Jarrard of Springfield, Roger (wife Judy) Jarrard of New Berlin, IL, Ronald (wife Julie) Jarrard of Auburn, IL, and Marvin Jarrard of Springfield; 3 daugbters, Carolyn Loomis of Cape Coral, FL, Roberta (husband Jimmy) Dowdy of Mulberry, FL, and Teena (husband Scott) Gard of Palmetto, FL; 19 Grandchildren; 31 Great-Grandchildren; 1 Great Great-Grandchild; and her brother John G. (wife Sherri) Smith.
Besides her parents and her husband Robert, she was preceded by her Step-father “Dad” Wilson H. Smith; her sister Florentine “Teena” Call; a son-in-law Greg Loomis; 2 grandsons, James Dowdy and Robert Jarrard; and a great-grandson Harley Jarrard.
Arrangements are under the direction of Bisch Funeral Home West, 2931 S. Koke Mill Rd., Springfield, where visitation will be held on Thursday, February 4, 2021 from 9 am until 11 am. Per her wishes, cremation rites will follow. A private inurnment will take place at Camp Butler National Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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