Birth date: Feb 17, 1930 Death date: Jul 3, 2026
Leila Jean Wojcicki, 96, of Newberry, Florida passed away July 3, 2026. Jean was born to Cecil and Cecelia Grossman on February 17, 1930, in Tarentum, Pennsylvania. In 1972 she met John in Miami Beach, and they were married in J Read Obituary
Grandma Jean was a blessing to know for me and my daughters. My step-grandmother Helen Baker would visit me every summer in Broward County and play and help with my daughters. That is how I got to know the Wojcicki family. Jean and Helen loved getting together. I was invited to a bridal shower selling Lifetime pots and pans that Jean swore by. I had just married in 1990 and Tom and I bought a lifetime of memories. I still have those pans. Millions of meals later, John and Jean moved to Gainesville, and coincidentally so did my family. It was such a joy to have them nearby and visit when I could. Her granddaughters were the age of my youngest daughter and they got to know each other a bit.
The thing I miss most about Jean is that she always 'got' what I was going through. We'd talk occasionally once I moved to Ocala, and her insight and advice was soothing for me, as I had lost my grandmothers and mom early on. That amazing chocolate sure helped as well.
She was such a wonderful soul, Always full of joy and positive thoughts for everyone around her. She will be sorely missed by all those blessed enough to have met her. I'm so sorry for your loss Dad!
