Claire Beth Hedgcock Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Claire Beth Hedgcock of Fruitland Park, Florida, born in Washington, District of Columbia, whose life came to an end on September 16, 2024 at the age of 90, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Claire Beth Hedgcock to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Dr. Thomas David Gates and Estelle Frances Gates (McCuan); her husband Colonel Robert Eugene Hedgcock; and her sister Estelle Louise Hislop. She is survived by: her children, Andrea Purdon (Robert Purdon), Kathryn Keeton (Karl) and Thomas Hedgcock (Kim); her grandchildren, Mariel Purdon, Kyle Purdon and Dr. Kira Purdon Hess (David); her great grandchildren, Kayden Purdon, Beckett Hess and Adley Hess; and her pets, Swifty and Sunny.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Lifestream Behavioral Center, AIMS Program, Post Office Box 491000, Leesburg, FL 34749 at (352) 315-7500, libc.net and/or Tavares Cornerstone Hospice 2445 Lane Park Road, Tavares, FL 32778 (866) 742-6655. cornerstonehospice.org.
