Jean Anne Wallace 84, of LaBelle, FL passed away Tuesday November 16, 2021 in Lehigh Acres, FL.
She was born in Watertown, NY to Orson and Dorothy (Talbott) Cook.
She was a Registered Nurse.
Surviving are her Husband: Rev. Joseph C. Wallace
2 Daughters: Kimberly Parkes and Patricia Kennedy
2 Grandchildren and 1 Great Grandson.
The Family will receive friends on Tuesday November 30th from 10 to 11 AM at Carlson Memorial United Methodist Church 310 Campbell St. LaBelle, FL 33935.
Funeral Service will be at 11 AM at Carlson Memorial United Methodist Church with Pastor's Victoria Gutherie and Peggy Benson officiating.
Arrangements are being handled by the Akin-Davis Funeral Home 560 E. Hickpochee Ave. LaBelle.
On Monday, November 15, 2021 Nada “Naomi” Easterly Thigpen, age 93, a longtime resident of LaBelle, FL passed away peacefully in her sleep in Lake Placid, FL.
Naomi was born January 25, 1928 in Ortona, FL to the late Charles Jacob Easterly, Sr and Daisy Faulkner Townsend Easterly.
She was preceded in death by her husband Reverend Elbert “Bill” Alexander Thigpen whom she married in 1946.
Shortly after birth, her family moved to Naples, FL where she lived until her early teens when her family relocated back to LaBelle. She attended LaBelle High School.
In her young years, she enjoyed various jobs, many of which included social engagement. She worked in the hospitality field as well as providing care to young children with special needs.
Naomi had a very outgoing personality which was a complimentary trait for the life as the wife of a minister. Naomi’s talents were many, she was an extremely gifted seamstress, had a knack for arts and crafts, a fabulous cook, loved plants and flowers, she was a beloved wife, loving mother, precious grandmother (Mamaw), amazing great grandmother, and a treasured friend, confidant, and mentor to many.
Naomi is survived by her 3 children: Gregory Clark Thigpen (Tina); Lennon Grant Thigpen (Susan) and Genia Sue Phillips (Paul); 8 grandchildren: Tammy Thigpen Tiansay, Jeremy Thigpen, Brent Thigpen, Stephen Thigpen, Heath Ferreira, Lexi Ferreira, Michael Worley and Bradley Godette and 14 Great Grandchildren.
Naomi’s life will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 23rd @ 1:00 PM in LaBelle, FL @ Christ Central Church, 813 Hickpochee Ave, LaBelle, FL with burial service immediately following at Ortona Cemetery.
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