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Thelma Jean Gause, 93, peacefully passed away after a short illness on Nov. 28. She was a resident of Gainesville and Alachua, attending the Church of Christ in both towns. Upon her death, she was living at the Plantation Oaks Senior Living Facility in High Springs. Her last days were under the care of Nature Coast Hospice.
   She is survived by her two sons, Ronald Gause of Houston, Texas, and Thomas Gause of nearby LaCrosse. She has two grandchildren, Jennifer Perry and Amanda Darby, and three great-grandchildren. Many people in this area were her friends.
   Jean owned and operated the sewing shop on Main Street in Alachua for 15 years. She also worked for Chestnut's Office Supply and Belk Lindsey in Gainesville.
  By her wishes, there will be no funeral services. The family will hold a brief memorial service.