Margaret Lorene Forbes Gavin, 93, of Plant City, died May 3, 2014.
Mrs. Gavin was born on March 7, 1921, in Plant City, and grew up during the Great Depression. She worked hard and helped family and friends to survive during those trying times. She married her husband, Bill, only to see him off to fight in World War II soon afterward. When he returned, they raised their three children and owned and ran their own hardware store business.
Mrs. Gavin was an integral part of the business and also managed the household and raised the children. Despite the challenges life presented to her, she always faced circumstances with patience, resolve, hard work, humor and love. She was a devoted member of the Northside Baptist Church, and her faith was the foundation for her kind and generous personality. She will be missed dearly by all whose lives she touched.
Survivors include her daughter, Diana G. Rhode (Clyde); son, William A. Gavin Jr. (Stephanie); eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband, William Alphus Gavin; daughter, Rebecca Rollins (Harry); sister Brunette Bugg; and brothers, Charles W. Forbes and Herbert Forbes.
A funeral service took place May 7, at Wells Memorial Funeral Home, Plant City.
Online condolences may be made the family at wellsmemorial.com.