Jane Wilcox Peterson

Jane Wilcox Peterson, age 87, of Clearwater Florida, passed away surrounded by family on October 13, 2025 at Suncoast Hospice Pinellas Park.
Lovingly known to friends and family as Jane Joy, Janie, J.J., or Sis, Jane was born at Morton Plant Hospital to the late Charles A. Wilcox, Jr and Virginia Ledbetter Wilcox. She was always proud of being a fifth generation native from pioneer families. While the family moved several times in her early childhood, in 1947 they moved to Indian Rocks Beach where she lived and worked at Wilcox Pharmacy for her uncle until she was married.
Jane was a proud graduate of Largo High School and attended the University of Florida.
In 1964 she married the love of her life, Gilbert Peterson. They were blessed to celebrate 60 wonderful years of marriage before his death last year. They had a love that most could only dream of and everyone admired. Together they had two daughters and then bravely decided to start their own business. Gilbert and Jane were the proud owners of Peterson Marine Service for 23 years. She worked tirelessly beside him as his office manager all while raising a family. In her spare time she enjoyed volunteering at the girls' schools, including many years as a high school band booster.
When she became an empty nester, she was honored to care for her four Ledbetter Aunties. Jane spent many years caring for their needs and treasured every minute of her time with them.
Becoming a grandmother was the highlight of her life. Grandmama was a title she embraced with her whole heart. She treasured every minute with them. Her time spent babysitting Mark for several years was something she loved talking about for years after. She was well known for proudly wearing her "Grandmama" t-shirts almost every day. She would brag about her grandchildren to anyone who commented on her shirt. They were her heart and soul, and she had a special relationship with each one of them.
Jane's talents and passions included gardening and cooking-she was the best southern cook!
Preceded in death by her parents, brother Charles "Skip" Wilcox III, and her beloved husband R. Gilbert Peterson, Jane is survived by her daughters Sara (B.J.) Klingensmith of Clearwater; Kathy Camilleri of Lenoir NC; grandchildren Mark (Jasmine) Klingensmith, Alan (Sara M) Klingensmith, Christina (Jake) Gissendanner, Michael Camilleri, great granddaughter Maria Gissendanner, great grandson Aaron Klingensmith.

A service for Jane will be held at First Lutheran Church 1644 Nursery Road Clearwater Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 11am. A reception will follow in Fellowship Hall. Please feel free to dress business casual.

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