Emily Jeffcoat

Emily Jeffcoat, a lifelong resident of Alachua County, born on December 10, 1928, in Gainesville, FL, left us to join the heavenly realm on May 17, 2025. Emily was a beacon of light and love who touched countless lives with her kindness and warmth. She was a dedicated homemaker, a nurturing mother, and a steadfast friend. She lived a life of devotion and service, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of those who knew her. Emily was a charter member at Parkview Baptist Church in Gainesville, where her faith blossomed and the seeds of lifelong friendships were sown. She was known for sharing her love of Jesus Christ and serving her church, her family, plus her tremendous love for the children and their families. Her hobbies were gardening anything but loved growing flowers the best. She also loved birds and had several as pets over the years.

Emily was the beloved wife of the late Richard Jeffcoat and the cherished daughter of the late Noby and Sudie Boals. She is preceded in death by her husband, parents, her two older brothers and two older sisters, Everette Boals, Ronald (Dink) Boals, Juanita (Doll baby) Parker, and Marjorie Boals plus most of her nieces and all of her nephews.

She is survived by her loving daughters; Ondena Caraway (Gary Caraway), and Joy Jeffcoat, grandchildren; Angela Jenell Sharp (Gary Sharp), Joel Caraway (Jenna), Jonathon Caraway, and Michael Caraway (Mara), great granddaughter; Isabella, and great great -great grandchildren; Maddox, Maverick, and Maisie. Emily's light continues to shine brightly in the lives of her loved ones, her memory etched in their hearts forever. Emily's life was a testament to the words of Maya Angelou, "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."

Services to celebrate Emily's life will be held on Friday, May 23, 2025, at Parkview Baptist Church, 3403 Northwest 13th Street, Gainesville, Florida, 32609. Visitation will begin at 12:00pm EDT, followed by the service at 1:00pm EDT. The services are under the care of Milam Funeral and Cremation Services at 311 S. Main Street.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory, can be to her church: Parkview Baptist Church https://ourparkview.org/ or Haven Hospice https://havenhospice.com/donate