Gazzie Norman Hobbs

Gazzie Norman Hobbs, age 93, died June 11, 2016 at home, surrounded by her family. Prior to moving to St. Marks, Gazzie lived in Thomson, GA where she and her husband Alex, farmed, raised cattle and owned two country stores. In 1962, they purchased Shell Island Fish Camp in St. Marks, FL and moved their family there but retained their property in Georgia. She and Alex operated the Fish Camp and Marina until 1988 when they turned it over to their son and his wife, Allen and Ruthie Hobbs. They have now retired and the business has been turned over to her grandson and his wife, Jimmy and Sherie Bevis in 2010. The Fish Camp has now had three generations of the same family and she hoped to keep that legacy going. She was Past President of the St. Marks Woman’s Club, Treasurer of St. Marks Baptist Church, and taught Sunday School for many years. She was fortunate to have her son, daughter and their families residing at Shell Island with her for all these years. Survivors include a son, Allen Hobbs (Ruthie), a daughter, Gail Field (David); five grandchildren: Jimmy Bevis (Sherie), Brian Hobbs (Samantha), Alana Wohlrab (Dan); Anthony Hobbs (Becky), Christina Hankins (Mark) and four great-grandchildren: Emily Bevis, Jon Wohlrab, Chase Hobbs and Rick Williams. She also has one living sister, Ruby Huff Pulliam, who lives in Thomson, GA. Dora Jones, her caregiver for six years, has given superb care and became a member of the family. Becky Lewis and Judy Bright have also been excellent caregivers. She is preceded in death by her husband, of 64 years, Alex Hobbs (2010), and a nephew/like son, Ken Hobbs (2013). Visitation will be Monday, June 13, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Bevis funeral Home, Harvey-Young Chapel in Crawfordville, FL. Services will be Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Marks Baptist Church in St. Marks, FL. Burial will follow at St. Marks Cemetery. Smart casual attire (no ties). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Big Bend Hospice, 2889 Crawfordville Highway, Suite C, Crawfordville, FL 32327 David Conn of Bevis Funeral Home, Harvey-Young Chapel in Crawfordville, FL is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Gazzie Norman Hobbs

January 12, 1923 - June 11, 2016