CHOATE, Joelene, 80, of Seffner passed away October 15, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Leonard M. Choate. She is survived by her son, Steve Choate (Cindy); daughter, Sherri Sins (Mike); five grandchildren, Michael, Justin, Janelle, Stephanie, Ashleigh; brother, Paul Maxwell (Donna), sister, Beck Hensley; niece Suzanne Hensley, and nephew, Seth Maxwell. A funeral service will take place at 10 a.m., Sunday, October 20, 2013 at Stowers Funeral Home. Interment will be in Florida National Cemetery . In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Zephyrhills Health and Rehab, Resident’s Christmas Fund, 7350 Dairy Road, Zephyrhills, FL 33540.