POLLOCK, RAMONA LAUGHLIN, 84, Tampa, Florida was called to her Heavenly home on September 20, 2020. Ramona was born in Atlanta, GA on August 16, 1936 and raised in Bossier City, Louisiana. She met the love of her life Alexander (Sandy) M. Pollock, Jr. and they married September 2, 1959. They eventually settled in Tampa, Florida in December 1961 and made a wonderful life together for over 60 years.
Ramona is predeceased by her husband Alexander (Sandy) M. Pollock, Jr., her parents, Dwight L. and Martha S. Laughlin and several brothers and sisters, aunts and uncles. She is survived by her children Alexis Pollock Taylor and Richard A. Pollock, her granddaughter Shelby Taylor Melville (Chris) and her great granddaughter Emersyn Munro Melville, her sisters Kathleen L. Martin (David) and Lurlene Bailey, as well as her friend and caregiver Luwaine Proctor.
Ramona was a founding member of the Tampa Federation Garden Clubs and was instrumental in the development of the Tampa Garden Club located on Bayshore Blvd. She worked for Coopers and Lybrand before forming her own successful skincare and wellness company GiGi Enterprises.
Her biggest joys in life was her love of Jesus Christ, her family, friends, and cooking. Nothing made her happier than to cook up a big feast for family and friends of the best food you will ever eat. Christmas was her favorite holiday and she always made it extra special for family, friends and neighbors with a Christmas party served up with a creole feast fit for a King. Ramona was a tireless soul with the heart of a warrior and the strength of Samson. She was willing to give help or assistance to someone in need. Ramona will be remembered for her Southern charm, hospitality, positive attitude and generosity.
Visitation will be at 10:00 a.m., October 2, 2020 at Blount and Curry Funeral Home, 6802 Silvermill Drive, Tampa, FL 33635. Funeral services to follow at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Jake English of Creekside Church officiating. Pallbearers will be Richard Pollock, Chris Melville, Greg Ritter, Keith Hegwood, and Mason Bonner.
Burial will follow at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 102nd Avenue, Bushnell, Florida 33513. Arrangements are by Blount and Curry Funeral Home.
The family requests in lieu of flowers donation to The Alzheimer’s Association in her memory. You can donate online at https://act.alz.org/site/Donation or mail your donation to 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601.
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