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Obituaries 4/9/20


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Randall Lee “Randy”Pulliam
Randall Lee Pulliam (Randy), age 66, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away peacefully amongst the comfort and prayers of his family at his home on Tuesday, March 31, 2020.
He was preceded in death by his parents, the late Paul Pulliam and Irma Kelley, his step-father James Clark, and sister, Patty Salazar.
Randy is survived by his loving wife of 43 years Robin Pulliam, three children: Sarah (Kevin) Ganion (Middleburg, FL), Amanda (Thomas) Ahearn (Green Cove Springs, FL), and Cameron Pulliam (East Rutherford, NJ),  four grandchildren; Aubrey, Brooke, Coe, and Jolee, siblings; Pam (Jeff) Glisson, Carmen Hamlin, and Mike (Erna) Pulliam.
Randy was a member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church, where he served in multiple capacities, with his favorite being working with the youth group. He was a passionate vinyl record and coin collector, and enjoyed playing guitar in his later years. He will be remembered for his gentle spirit, light-hearted personality, and being a loving protector.
The family would like to thank Community Hospice of Northeast Florida for their compassion and care. In Lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. A celebration of life will be held at a later date, to be determined, when it is safe for family and friends to gather together again.
Arrangements are under the care of Russell Haven of Rest Funeral Home, 2335 Sandridge Road, Green Cove Springs, FL, 32043.

Olivia Joyce Bilenky
Olivia Joyce Bilenky, 68 of Middleburg, FL, formerly of Inverness, FL, went home to her Lord and Savior on March 30, 2020. 
Olivia was born on October 26, 1951, in Douglas, GA, to the late Orval Smith and Helen Calhoun Smith.   She and Bill came to Inverness in 1999 from Tallahassee through Mechanicsville, VA.  They moved to Middleburg in 2014.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 36 years, William “Bill” Bilenky; her daughters: Bianca Montoro and her husband, Josh, of Middleburg, FL and Elizabeth Garber and her husband Brian of Tallahassee, FL; her sons: Matthew Shane Thomas and his wife Shauna of Jacksonville, FL; Stephen Joseph Bilenky and his wife Susan, of Tallahassee, FL; her grandchildren: Victoria, Savannah, Austin, Noah, Cole, Bryce and Hunter; and her daughter-in-law, Alicia. Olivia was preceded in death by her son Gabriel Lance Thomas and her brother Larry Smith.
Following a Celebration of Life at the family residence in Middleburg, graveside committal services will be at Hills of Rest Cemetery in Floral City.  Olivia is in the care of Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home With Crematory. Olivia received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Florida State University with a major in History and a minor in French.  She loved to travel with Bill and they made many trips to Maine, New Mexico, and Montana where Bill would occasionally sneak in a fly fishing excursion or two.  She loved Santa Fe but the Maine Coast would always draw her back.  She was a voracious reader and would very often read through the night to complete a book.  Her site on Instagram has nearly 4,000 followers and her posts feature their two Dogs, Marley a white Labradoodle and Angus a Blue Merle Aussidoodle.  Each post would end in a relevant (and sometimes not-so-famous) quotation of significance.
She walked with Christ every day and did random acts of kindness with no expectation of acknowledgement, praise or thanks.  Her final post announcing her passing garnered over three hundred messages of condolence from dogs (and their pawrents) in dozens of countries and, from nearly every state.  She loved her children and grandchildren without judgment.  Her faith in Christ has now carried her “to a far, far better place than she has ever been” - a place without pain or suffering.  We love her, cherish her and miss her dearly.

Jean Brokaw Abell
Jean Brokaw Abell, 93,  of Penney Farms, FL, passed away April 5, 2020
Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000

Ruth Arlene Brittain
Ruth Arlene Brittain, 89, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2020.  Ruth was born November 3, 1930 in Montevideo, Minnesota to parents Arthur Martin and Gilma Ruth (Gilbertson) Hanson. She was a longtime resident of Green Cove Springs. Ruth worked as a Registered Nurse, was an avid quilter, and she was of the Lutheran faith. Her parents and husband, Jimmy Russell Brittain preceded her in death.  Survivors are her daughters, Pamela Brittain of Gainesville, Patty Wainwright (Mitch) of Orange Springs, Peggy Sue Brittain of Middleburg, and Paula K. Brittain of Ocala. Burial will be held at Jacksonville National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation to be made to Community Hospice,  https://www.communityhospice.com/give/.   Arrangements under the care of Helm-Gallagher Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1811 Idlewild Avenue, SR 16, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043.  904-284-9696.  www.helmgallagherfh.com

Benjamin Oliver Meeks, Sr.
Benjamin Oliver Meeks, Sr.,  63, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away April 4, 2020.
Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000. www.broadusraines.com