Louise Breeden

Louise Brooks Breeden, age 86, passed away Saturday, March 28th at Haven Hospice, Gainesville, FL after a short illness. Louise was born August 28, 1928, to Robert L. and Ada Gornto Brooks in Montbrook, Florida. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband James Everett Breeden, Sr., and her six siblingsRobert Brooks Jr., Eugenia Fernandez, William Brooks, Joseph Brooks, Oliver Brooks and Nellie Vause. She is survived by her son, Jimmy (Leisa) Breeden, Jr., and her daughter Charlene (Larry) Couvillon, her six grandchildren, Ashley (Robby) Clemenzi, Lana (Blake) Fugate, Marc (Dinorah) Couvillon, Jeb (Erin) Breeden, Katie Couvillon, Chetley (Nellie) Breeden and nine great grandchildren, Trace, Breeden, Estella Jo, Ford, Chaney, Sofia, Rosalie, Eliza, Everley. Louise was a 1945 Valedictorian graduate of Williston High School. She was married in 1947 to her husband in Valdosta, Georgia She had a longstanding career at Perkins State Bank, Williston, FL beginning at the age of 15 and retiring in 1993, fifty years later as Vice-President. Ms. Breeden remained serving as a member of the Board of Directors for 15 years following her retirement. Louise, (Memes), greatest joy came from spending time with her children, grandchildren and the absolute joys of her life, her great grandchildren. She was a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church of Williston, FL. Services will take place on Tuesday, March 31st at 11:00 a.m. in the First Baptist Church of Williston, FL, with Reverend Jason Owenby officiating. Interment will follow in Plummer Cemetery. The family is accepting floral arrangements or donations to Haven Hospice in memory of their loved one. Arrangements are under the direction of Knauff Funeral Home, 512 E Noble Ave, Williston, FL, 32696 (352)528-3481.