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Memoriams/Card Of Thanks
CARD OF THANKS
MRS. LORETTA M. HOLLAND COTTMAN
“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but
to live by them.”
John F. Kennedy
The family of Mrs. Lorretta M. Holland Cottman would like to express their sincerest thanks to Bishop Thomas Scott and the 34th St. Church of God family, to Apostle James H. Howell and the Cathedral of Faith family, to Rev. Dr. S. Evan Burrows and the 1st Baptist Church of College Hill family, to Pastor Matthew Bryant and the Emmanuel Church of God in Christ family, the ladies of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Tampa Metropolitan Alumni and Tampa Alumni Chapters, the Top Ladies of Distinction Tampa Bay West Central Florida Chapter, the Order of the East- ern Stars Unity Chapter #164, the National Council of Negro Women Tampa Metro Section, the Middleton High School Class of 1961, ,the neighbors of Northview Hills, the Bethune-Cookman and Florida A&M Univer- sity Alumni Associations, the alumni of Plant City and King High Schools, the alumni of the University of Miami, the employees of Comcast Cable and Comcast Spotlight, the staff of Wilson Funeral Home, and all those who took time to reach out to the family during this journey of someone loved and admired im- mensely.
If we missed anyone please charge to our head and not our hearts. May God’s love bless each and every one of you.
Sincerely, The Holland and Cottman families.
To Mama
A peaceful, quiet Kind and gentle soul.
BEATRICE BARR August 5, 1929- February 5, 2013
To Daddy
A strong, forceful soldier
JAMES BARR, SR. September 5, 1929- August 17, 2007
To Bubba Warm and Gentle
JAMES BARR, JR. August 21, 1949- July 22, 1990
IN MEMORIAM
MRS. GERTRUDE (GRANNIE) MCCOY
5/14/15 – 7/26/07
Dear Grannie,
It’s been 9 years since you left us to be with your Heavenly Father in Christ.
We love and miss you dearly.
You’re in our hearts forever.
Love, Bobbie, Elnora, and family.
IN MEMORY OF
DEACON ARCHIE L. ERSHERY (Retired Chief Petty
Officer, United States Navy)
On August 6, 2003, your life’s journey peace- fully ended.
Memories of the great times we shred together are deeply embedded in our hearts and are domi- nant forces in our lives.
Pearl Higdon Ershery, wife; children, Michael, Meikah, Kelah, and Tim Allen; family and friends.
IN MEMORIAM
ATTY. GEORGE W. BUTLER, JR. 12/29/44 – 8/8/01
It has been 15 years since we lost you. We were so blessed to have you in our lives.
We love and miss you dearly.
Wife, Gwen “Wanda” Butler, and family.
HAPPY
BIRTHDAY
DAD
8/4/1934 – 6/18/1987
JOHNNIE STEWART
Dad, may the winds of Heaven blow softly and whisper in your ear, How much we love and miss you and wish that you were here.
Love, your sons the Stewart Boys.
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