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tended school in Montgomery County, GA.
Mrs. Drew moved to Tampa as an adult and married the late James Wiggs, Sr. She later married the late Clarence Drew, Sr.
She dedicated her life to being a homemaker and caregiver for others. In addition to her parents and husbands, Mrs. Drew was preceded in death by: her grandchild, Melody De- termined Wiggs; sister, Mazel McMil- lian; brother, Peter James McRae, Jr.,
and friend, Beulah Groce.
Mrs. Drew leaves to cherish her
memory: two sons, Michael James Wiggs (Richie), and Benjiman Derick Wiggs (fiancée, Rachel); stepson, Clarence Drew, Jr., and (niece) Cyn- thia Kelly; grandchildren, Erica “Pre- cious” Collins, (Delvin), Anita J. Kelly, Tiffany I. Franklin, Robyn E. Wiggs, Kimberly V. Wiggs, Michael J. D. Wiggs, (Merari), Latoya R. Kelly, Brit- tany Wiggs, Bobby Dunlap, Brittany Thomas, and Gabrielle Wiggs; great grandchildren, Delsa Collins, Delvin Collins, Darrion Black, Angelina Kelly, Daniel Holton, II, KeLeigh Holton, Desiree Harris, Sariah Har- ris, Zebedee Everett, Jr., Zekhi Everett, Octavian Wiggs, Malachi Wiggs, Makari Simmons, and Bane Dunlap; siblings, Alverdia Fields, Janet Edwards, (Kenneth), of Atlanta, GA, Omelia Jackson, Eunice McRae, Rayford McRae (Betty), and Clarence Bruce Robinson; along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Friends are asked to gather at the church at 12:45 p.m., Saturday.
WILSON
HARMON
MEMORIAL SERVICE
MEMORIAL SERVICE
DEACON EMERITUS ROOSEVELT LAWRENCE, SR.
Deacon Emeritus Roosevelt Lawrence, Sr., “Spray Man” of Tampa, Florida, departed this life on September 16, 2019. Homegoing Celebration will be held on Satur- day, September 28, 2019, at 2 p. m. at Peace Progressive M. B. Church, 2607 E. 24th Avenue, Tampa, Florida, with Bishop Sylvester Robinson, Senior Pastor, officiating eulogist. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Ceme- tery, 4615 E. Hanna Avenue, Tampa, Florida.
Deacon Emeritus Roosevelt Lawrence, Sr. was born in Eufaula, Alabama on November 5, 1934, to the union of the late Arester Lawrence and the late Annie M. Lawrence.
He was educated in the Public Schools of Barbour County, Ala- bama. He retired from the Hillsbor- ough County School System. Deacon Lawrence was joined in holy matrimony to Sis. Bertha Lawrence; from this union they had 4 children.
He began his Christian journey at an early age. He joined Peace Pro- gressive Missionary Baptist Church, where he was a devoted servant and faithful member.
He was preceded in death by: parents, Arester Lawrence and Annie M. Lawrence; daughter, Linda Gant.
He leaves to cherish wonderful memories that will live forever in the hearts of: his wife, Bertha Lawrence of 63 years; loving chil- dren, Terrence (Cathy), Roosevelt, Jr. (Felicia), and Gregory; grand- son/caregiver, Terryl Collins; grand-children, Tanya (Antonio) Johnson, Shanica (Ryan) Copeland, Cynthia Mills, Terrin (David) Beitler, Mario (Sierra) Lawrence, Tameka (Loubbin) Ducatel, Trey Parker, Danielle Parker, Deidra Mc- Gruder, Gregory Lawrence, Jr., Berticia McKnight, Tellis Lawrence; 17 great grandchildren; 2 great- great grandchildren; 1 brother, Pre- ston Lawrence, Tampa; 3 sisters, Annie Bell (Ron) Cochran and Dorothy Grady of Tampa, and Mary Ann Richards, Eufaula, Alabama; a host of great nephews, great nieces, cousins, and brother-in-law, Robert Williams, Eufaula, Alabama; and extended family.
There will be a viewing on Fri- day September 27, 2019, from 5-7 p. m. at Peace Progressive M. B. Church with the family present. Friends are asked to assemble at the church on Saturday at approxi- mately 1:45 p. m.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MRS. YVONNE MEBA BIRREGAH ANI
Homegoing Services for Mrs. Yvonne Meba Birregah Ani who passed away on September 9, 2019, will be held Saturday September 28, 2019, at 11 a. m., at Harmon Funeral Home, 5002 N. 40th Street, Tampa, Florida 33610; Father Casimir Domek officiating. Interment will follow in Orange Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Ani was a native of To- golese West Africa.
She was preceded in death by: her husband, Ignace Pabozi Ani in 2016.
She leaves to cherish loving memories: 3 children and a host of family, her West African commu- nity, and other friends.
Visitation will be held this Fri- dayfrom6p.m.until8p.m.atHar- mon Funeral Home, and from 9 a. m. to 11 a. m. on Saturday.
Friends are asked to assemble at 10:45 a. m.
A Harmon Burial
MRS. LENORA ‘LORA’ MICHELLE JOHNSON
A Memorial Service for Mrs. Lenora “Lora” Michelle Johnson, 54, of Tampa, who passed away Monday, September 23, 2019, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 28, 2019, at Revealing Truth Ministries, 5201 N. Armenia Avenue, Tampa.
She was a graduate of Tampa Bay Technical High School in 1983, and received her B. S. from Saint Leo University in 2009.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Emma Lee Cobb, and her sister, Sherry Hugee.
She is survived by: husband, Raymond Johnson; her three chil- dren, Toccara Johnson, Roderick Palmer, and Crystal Palmer. Lora is also survived by: her father, Walter Cobb and his wife, Shirleen Cobb; four sisters, Deborah Allen, Jennifer Tillis, Gina Cobb, and Shamika Cobb, her brother, Walter Cobb, Jr.; her grandchildren, Myya Reese, Alexis Cox, Myron Cox, and Aiden Cox; and many uncles, aunts, nephews and nieces.
MRS. ANN M. MCRAE ‘MEMA’ DREW
A Celebration of Life honoring Mrs. Ann M. McRae Drew, who passed away on September 17, 2019, will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2019, at 1 p.m., at Agape Christian Church, 4816 N. 43rd Street, Tampa, FL 33687, Rev. Eric Gallman, Senior Pastor; Pastor Jeffery McDowell, offi- ciating.
Mrs. Drew, affectionately known as “Mema,” was born to the union of the late Peter James and the late Annie Mae Hicks McRae, on Septem- ber 25, 1936, in Ailey, GA. She at-
IN MEMORY OF
VICTORIA HENDERSON GALLON
Diva Day is upon us!! Let’s all join together celebrating the life and legacy of Victoria Henderson Gallon, on October 12, 2019, at Rowlett Park, Tampa, FL, 12 p. m.
Welcome all family and friends – music and food.
IN MEMORY OF
SHIRLEY HEMMINGWAY 01-11-1955 —- 09-29-2015
Mom,
You made the sun shine on a cloudy day. When I was sick, you kissed
the pain away. Your tender voice took away my fears, your hand that wiped away my tears.
The love you gave so honest and pure keeping me forever safe and se- cure. You made flowers bloom in the spring, Mom because of you, I now know you are my guardian angel from above.
Love, your baby girl, Audrey.
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