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Colandrea – Karla Edell Colandrea age 67, of Orange Park, Florida passed away on August 16, 2021 at Baptist Medical Center South in Jacksonville Fl. She was born in Cheverly, Maryland on August 29,1953 to the late Benjamin and Edell Miller Colandrea. She graduated from Northwestern Senior High School in 1972. Karla remained living in Maryland until her early 30’s when she relocated to Phenix City, Alabama before moving to Starke, FL. She was a long-time member of Starke United Pentecostal Church where she loved serving and worshipping her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Karla enjoyed her long time career at Shand’s Hospital in Starke for 8 years before she took on a new adventure of becoming a cashier at Walmart in Starke from which she retired. She spent her free time sewing, crocheting, and playing solitaire. In her younger years, Karla was a talented cake decorator who made some beautiful cakes. More than anything, Karla loved her family they were truly her greatest joy. She is preceded in death by her parents. Karla is survived by her children, Mary Colandrea, Tammy Wenz, both of Orange Park, FL, and Raymond (Hollie) Colandrea of Middleburg, FL; sisters, Brenda Tuttle of Kernersville, NC and Carrol (Bruce) Turner of Green Cove Springs, FL; grandchildren, Lari, Tobisiah, Steven, Jaxon A Celebration of Karla’s Life will be held on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Starke United Pentecostal Church. Arrangements are under the care and direction of V. Todd Ferreira Funeral Services and Archie Tanner Memorial Chapel, Starke, Fl. 904-964-5757. Visit www.ferreirafuneralservices.com to sign the family’s guest book

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Karla Edell Colandrea

August 29, 1953 - August 16, 2021