Ernestine Larsen

Ernestine "Tina" Larsen, 67, died June 20, 2009 at Treasure Coast Hospice in Stuart.

Born in Pike County, KY, she moved to Stuart in 1971, coming from Tampa.

She was a retired deli hostess for Publix Supermarkets, working at the Cove Road and Downtown Stuart locations.

Survivors include her daughters, Bev Larsen, of Stuart; Missy McCuen, of Apalachicola; son, Harry Larsen, of Carrabelle; sisters, Lucy Stanley, of Stuart; Judy Smith, of Maryland; Freida Hunnicutt, of Michigan; Pamela Kirk, of South Carolina; brothers, Greg Roberts, of Michigan; Travis Roberts, of Kentucky; two grandsons, Garry Larsen ,of Carrabelle; and Jordan Haddad, of Stuart; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her son, Garry Larsen; sister, Annette Dougdale; and brothers, Pierce Roberts and David Roberts.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may e made to Treasure Coast Hospice, Inc., 1201 SE Indian St., Stuart, FL 34997; (772) 403-4500; http://www.tchospice.org.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 11 at Sandsprit Park in Port Salerno, with a covered dish luncheon to follow.

Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Hills Young & Prill Chapel in Stuart. A guest registry may be signed at www.youngandprill.com.