Jimmie F. Sapper, 89, died March 5, 2012, at The Place, Vero Beach.
She was born in Escanaba, Mich., and lived in Vero Beach for seven years, coming from Atlanta.
She was a Navy veteran.
Following her service in the Navy, she continued her service to the country as a civilian at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii.
She was a graduate of Northwestern University with a degree in journalism.
She was a member of the Eastern Star and Daughters of the Nile.
Survivors include her daughters, Faith Sapper, Roberta Reba and Leilani Parr, all of Vero Beach; and one grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, Kenneth Floyd Sapper.
Memorial contributions may be made to VNA Hospice, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960.
Interment will be at a later date at Pineridge Memorial Park, Ga.
Arrangements are by Aycock Funeral Home, Fort Pierce.
A guestbook is available at www.aycock-hillcrest.com.