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SISTER LILLIE MAE GRANT
A Graveside Service for Sister Lillie Mae Grant, will be held on Saturday, September 25, 2021, at 11 a.m., at Rest Haven Memorial Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Avenue.
Sister Lillie Mae Grant was born on September 19, 1938, and left her earthly home on August 31, 2021. Sister Grant was a de- voted member of New Progress M. B. Church, where she served as a member of Usher Board Number 1 and a member of the Breakfast Club. Sister Grant worked at the Hyatt Hotel in housekeeping for 20 years. She retired and starting working for Hillsborough County Schools as a Crossing Guard.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, James Curtis Howard and Carol Lee Richardson; hus- band, Willie Fred Grant and grandson, Alexander Grant.
She leaves to cherish her mem- ories: 5 sons, Lee Daniel Grant, Michael Grant, James Grant, Wal- ter Grant, Mark Grant ( Teresa); 5 daughters, Elizbeath Grant Jack- son, Judy Grant, Janice Gardner, Mary Grant, Shelia Grant (Mike); 18 grandchildren, Devon, Darian, Danielle, Rontavious, Eyanna, Mark, Jr., Markisha, Demertius, Larry, Jr., Jermal, Marcus, Andre, Jr., Mark, Arrell, Evonna, Jovona, Terel, Brianna, Walter, Jr., Arecia, Aries; 3 sisters, Lucy Howard Jackson and Louise Prowell (Nor- man) of Orlando, FL, and Bobby Walker Fountain, of Eufala, AL; 1 brother, Joseph Howard, Sr., of Eufala, AL; 20 great grandchil- dren, a god son and daughter Val- rie Bass and Keith Madison, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other sorrowing relatives and friends.
The Viewing will be held on Friday, September 24, 2021, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at New Progress Missionary Baptist Church, 3307 E. Shadowlawn Ave., Tampa, FL 33610.
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MRS. VILMA D. BELL
A Homegoing Service for Mrs. Vilma D. Bell of Tampa, Florida who passed away on September 16, 2021, will be held on Saturday, September 25th, 4:00 p.m., Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Martin Luther King Blvd., Tampa, Florida 33610.
Vilma was born June 25, 1959, to George Donnell and Betty Joyce Smith. She was educated in the public schools of Hillsborough County and graduated from Tampa Bay Technical High School. She also earned a bache- lor’s degree in Criminal Justice from St. Petersburg College.
Vilma went on to work with young children making a differ- ence in their lives. She was a peo- ple person, she didn’t meet any strangers. She touched the lives of many and would give the clothes off her back. Vilma was a God-fearing woman; she loved her family and friends dearly.
She was preceded in death by: her husband, Renee Franklin, and mother.
She leaves to cherish her memory: two cherished sons, Jef- fery Bell (Nichole) and Marcus Renee Franklin, Sr., (Brittany); grandchildren, Gerise Gajadas- ingh, Sr., Marcus Renee Franklin, Jr., Jaquan Nathan, Kamara Alika Franklin; brothers, George Don- nell, Kenneth Donnell (Alice), Tony Jones (Kathy), Abraham Jones, Anthony Jacobs (Cynthia), and a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home 2708 E. Martin Luther King Blvd. Tampa, Florida, 33610, Thursday, Sep- tember 23rd from 4:00-7:00 p.m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the Chapel on Saturday for the service.
We are following the CDC guidelines.
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MR. GREGORY MORRIS EVERETT
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Gregory Morris Everett, also known as “The Chosen One,” who passed away on Tuesday, Septem- ber 7, 2021, will be held on Satur- day, September 25th, 11:00 a.m., at St. Joseph Missionary Baptist Church, 5914 78th St, Tampa, FL, 33619, with Pastor Thomas Hey- ward, officiating. The interment will be held in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Everett was born on Janu- ary 8, 1959, in Tampa, Florida, to Morris Everett and Jacquelyn Everett.
His hobbies included singing, dancing, and reading, and his fa- vorite color was blue.
He was preceded in death by: his grandparents, Percy and Nora Everett, Willie Jack and Marietta Johnson; sister, Desiree Everett; uncles, Earnest Everett, Willis Everett, Sr., Arthur Everett, Jessie Everett, Roosevelt Everett, Ed Everett, and Earnest Clark; aunts, Alice Lee Davis, Annie Murl Cole, Mary Lou Davis, Lula Everett, Helen Everett, and Sallye Everett; god brother, Bernard McAllister.
He is survived by: his daughters, Tashina L. Perry, Nicolette Everett Kennedy, LaToya R. Everett, Shaniquea Marshall; son, Gregory M. Everett, II, (Christie); grandchil- dren, Arinesha Young, Javeon Morice, Dominic Kennedy, Jacobi Kennedy, Janiya Kennedy, Marshay Green, Reshay Allen, Gregory M. Everett, III, Jacob Isaiah Everett, Keziah Zion Everett, Charity Faith Everett, Xavier King Everett; par- ents, Morris and Jacquelyn Everett; brother, Tony Warren (Val Reed), sisters, Cheryl Marion, Delya John- son (Larry Davis); aunts, Katherine Clark, Consuella Leath (Eugene); uncles, Percy Everett, Bryant Everett, Monroe Everett (Evelyn); nieces, LaKesha Everett, Acquelyn S. Riser (Anthony Terrell), An- tionette Warren, Arleta Warren, Ivannisha Warren; nephews, Clay- ton Marion, II, Yank Reese, Rickey Riser, II, (Regina Henry), Morris Everett, (Sharonda), Waylon War- ren, Patrick Warren, Antonio Jor- dan; great nieces, Calasia Marion, Anaya Howard, Sanaa Howard, Philicia Riser, Amora Riser, Erielle Sentino, Rie’nyah Everett, Za’maria Shuler, Morriana Everett; great nephews, Jascil Marion, Phillip Shuler, Rickey Riser, III; god- mother, Mildred McAllister; god sis- ters, Brenda McAllister, Linda Shepard; god brother, Bruce Meeks; friends, the Meeks family, Clayton Marion, Sharon Yancey and Lashan Everett Myers; a host of cousins, grand nieces, grand nephews, other relatives and friends.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, September 24th from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Sat- urday for the service.
We are following CDC guide- lines.
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MRS. BELINDA J. JACKSON
A Homegoing Service for Mrs. Belinda J. Jackson, of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Sep- tember 13, 2021, will be held on Friday, September 24th at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Martin Luther King Blvd., Tampa, Florida 33610, 1 p.m., with Bishop Sylvester Robinson of First Bap- tist Church officiating. The inter- ment will be held at Myrtle Hill Cemetery.
Belinda was born March 6, 1956, to Ruby Jewell Campbell Perkins. She loved life and her family, traveling, music and read- ing.
She was preceded in death by: her mother; grandson, Rashard Parker; brother, Eric Campbell.
She leaves to cherish her memory: her husband, Donald C. Jackson; daughters, Erica Jack- son Scott (Michael), Sherica Cobb (Walter); son, Donald Jackson, Jr.; grandchildren, Jabez Red- dick, Mario Evans, Tyra L Cobb, Tyana Cobb, De’Miyah Jackson, Jay’Miyah Jackson, Damari Jack- son, Zamari Lopez, La’Trell T. Cobb; great grandchildren, Kyla Parker, Tyre Harmon, Skylar Parker; sisters, Veronica Camp- bell, Cindy Campbell; brother, Lloyd Campbell; nieces, Nicole Jordan, Shameka Campbell, Pa- tricia Campbell; nephews, Willie Campbell, David Williams, Her- bert Mabley, Jr.; cousin, Billy Brown (Julie); and special friends, Shirley Turner (Duane), Angela Hebron (Richard), Edna Weistroffer.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home 2708 E. Martin Luther King Blvd. Tampa, Florida, 33610, Thursday, Sep- tember 23rd, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. The family and friends are asked to and meet at the Chapel on Fri- day for the service. We are follow- ing the CDC guidelines.
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MRS. VALERIE JEAN JACKSON
In Loving Memory of Mrs. Valerie Jean Jackson, of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on September 11, 2021.
Valerie was born April 15, 1956, to James Demons and On- drea Parham. Valerie loved spending time with her family. Her children and grandchildren were her life. She had a big heart full of love and her doors were al- ways open. She was the glue in the family, and everyone knew they could call on her if they needed help and she would be there.
She was greatly appreciated and loved by many. She will never be forgotten as she touched so many lives with her gift of love.
She was preceded in death by: her parents; grandmother, Irene Kimbro; grandfather, Cur- tis Kimbro; best friend and sis- ter-in-law, Elanore Beauford; stepdaughter, Andrea Jackson; stepson, Larrie Jackson, Jr.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, Larrie Jackson; daughters, Latosha Thomas, Ondrea Bryant, Christina Demons, Ciera Pin- nock; stepdaughters, Ashley Stubbins, Carla Hill; grandchil- dren, Charles Demons, Deandre Demons, Michael Demons, Christopher (JOJO) Demons, Destiny Thomas, Devin Demons, Anayah Curry, Isayah Curry, Eli- jah Curry, Anuel Curry, Namiah (NIA) Curry, Valarie Bryant, Trevor Bryant Jr., (TJ), Mario Demons, Marquis Demons, Malik Demons, Malachi Demons, Malia Demons, Roddre Daven- port, Quoddre Davenport, Raziah Davenport, Jamaiyah Pinnock, Javarris Pinnock, Jacquez Pinnock, Ja”Nylah Pin- nock, J”yahnii Pinnock; great grandchildren, DeZariah, Korey, Kaliyah, Deandre Jr., Asia, Saniyah, Latosha, Michael, Jr., Jamese, Jalayah, Kai, Anuel, Jr., Amayah, Jacoby, Jazaria, Shine, Melo, Milo, Kyree, Yesenia, Yaneyli, Keilani, Jeilani, Damien; brothers, Tracey Demons, James Demons, Andre Parham; sisters, Natalie Parham, Marion Parham; nieces, India Green, China Parham, Tanika Johnson, Ebony Smythe, Alisa Bell, Sophia O’Hara, Andrea Parham; nephews, Israel Green, Andre Parham, Jr., Maurice Demons, Deon Demons, Shawn Demons, Isaiah Demons, Ra- heem Gore; a host of Columbus, Ohio family and friends, the Sowells, Hinkles, Turners, and many, many more and in Florida the whole Jackson clan, the Beaufords and many, many more.
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