DAVENPORT - Jean Davis Torgersen, 82, of Davenport, FL, died, January 25, 2008, in Winter Haven, FL. due to heart failure.
She was born September 9, 1925 in Tampa, FL and had lived the last 60 years in Davenport. Jean was a homemaker and she worked as an election poll worker for about 30 years. She was a member of Davenport United Methodist Church for over 60 years and her hobbies included, gardening, sewing and going for walks. Jean was a direct descendant of the President of the Confederacy; Jefferson Davis was her great uncle.
Her husband, Arnold G. Torgersen, precedes her in death. Jean is survived by her brother, Warren W. Davis (Judy) of Lake Wales, FL; daughter, Judith Thompson (Randolph) of Davenport; grandchildren, Annette Thompson of Naples, FL, Ryan Thompson (Kylene) of Richmond, FL; great grandson, Reece Thompson; and nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 6-7 p.m. at Oak Ridge Funeral Care, Haines City. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 12 p.m. at the funeral home.
The family has asked that memorials be sent in lieu of flowers to Davenport United Methodist Church on behalf of Jean Davis Torgersen. Condolences may be sent via www.oakridgefuneralcare.com
