Ora Lee Wansley, 100, of Plant City, died Oct. 17, 2016.
She was born in Starke Sept. 25, 1916.
She was loved and cared for by her niece, Laverne Lewis Porter, for almost 20 years. She had a bond with her nephew, Martin Rollyson, that lasted for almost 80 years. He always said, “I have two moms.” She was a member of Turkey Creek Baptist Church. She helped establish and build Riverside Baptist Church in Gilchrist County with her husband, Ed. She and her husband established Wansley’s Grocery (Wetherington’s) on the corner of what is now Trapnell and Turkey Creek roads. Their store on the northwest corner is now Circle K. A few years later, the couple partnered with Lewis and Edith Wansley and formed a landmark of the community. The extended family enjoys prominent names of the Turkey Creek community.
She was a member of the Plant City Garden Club and Gilchrist County Garden Club. She put effort into the Lottie Moon Missionary work. She would ask of all to remember the good times and pray for each other and to accept the plan of salvation.
She is survived by her sisters-in-law, Geneva Cribbs, Lois Lewis, Millie Lewis and Clara Wansley; special nephew, Martin Rollyson; and niece, Laverne Lewis Porter.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ed Wansley; stillborn twins; parents, W.E. and Elizabeth Lewis; sister, Geneva Lewis Rollyson; and brothers, Cecil, Carlos, Cornelius “C.T.”, Clyde and Clarence Lewis.
A celebration of life was held Oct. 22, at Hopewell Funeral Home.
Interment followed at Turkey Creek Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.com.