JUPITER Lauren Sullivan, known for her dedication to helping seniors, her quirky craft skills and her passion for the outdoors, died from cancer Jan. 28, seven weeks before her wedding. The Jupiter resident was 26.
An Ocala native, Sullivan was the founding executive director of the Pearl Mae Foundation. The nonprofit, based at Indiantown Road and Whitney Drive, provides food and assistance for low-income seniors. It also offers scholarships to health-care and law-enforcement students.
“She exuded warmth, care and loving. We had a chat on my front door when she dropped off food. She was dedicated to helping people,” said Elaine Holtsberg, 80, remembering when Sullivan brought a bag of groceries to her Jupiter home several months ago.