Rose Jane Jordan, 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by her husband of 68 years, Buddy, and her 2 daughters.
Rose was born on September 3, 1926 in Ridgway, PA. She graduated from New Castle Hospital School of Nursing in 1948 and continued the career she loved until she retired in 1994.
Rose and her husband lived in Fern Park, FL for 36 years before moving to Zephyrhills, FL. She enjoyed polka music, collecting Durham Vintage Miniature Figurines, long walks with her husband and playing cards with her family.
She is survived by her beloved husband Buddy and her Twin daughters Denise Williams, Zephyrhills, FL and Diana Elrod and her spouse Ron, Fern Park, FL. Four grandsons Chris & (Kimberly) Roncaglione Canal Fulton, Ohio / David & (Kimberly) Roncaglione, Fern Park, FL. / Sean Williams, Zephyrhills, FL, and Jamison & (Krysta) Williams, Dade City, FL and five great grandsons Aidan, Zander, Braedyn, Kentyn & Dylan.
She is preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers and three sisters.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at StJude.org, a favorite charity of the deceased.
Services with be held on May 9, 2018 at out Sanford Chapel. There will bE a visitation starting at 4 PM, a Prayer Service from 4:30 PM to 5 PM and a Reception to follow from 5 PM to 6 PM.
A graveside service will be held on May 10, 2018 at the Florida National Cemetery at 11:30 AM.
Arrangements are entrusted to DeGusipe Funeral Home and Crematory, 905 Laurel Avenue Sanford, Florida 32771, 407-695-CARE(2273)