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Funerals/Memoriam
RAY WILLIAMS
MS. BETTY M. DAVIS
Ms. Betty M. Davis of Tampa, Florida passed away Monday, April 5, 2021. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, April 10 at 11:00 a.m. at Ray Williams Memo- rial Chapel, 301 N Howard Av- enue, Tampa, FL 33610 with Reverend Prentiss Davis, officiat- ing. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Please follow the CDC Guide- lines. Masks are required.
Ms. Betty M. Davis was a na- tive of Bradenton, Florida, and a resident of Tampa for 60 years. She was educated in the public schools of Hillsborough County and furthered her education with Gibbs Junior College, St. Peters- burg, FL.
Ms. Davis was a member of First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens. She was employed as an Administrative Support with Sun- coast Center for Community Health, St. Petersburg, FL.
She leaves to cherish her memory: her loving children, Boris A. Davis, Sr. of Tampa, FL, and Francis S. Davis, Jr., and wife Erica; goddaughter, Nicole Gye’Nyame and husband, Jahi of Wake Forest, NC; grandchildren, Boris Davis, Jr., and wife, LaShelle, Francis “Trey” Davis, III, Chantel M. Foster, and hus- band Troy, Gabrielle A. Rayls and husband Tyler, Jolie D. Ballan- tyne, Glory Davis and Camry Woodard; great grandchildren, Iyana Davis, Mariah Foster and Noah Rayls; longtime family friends, Mildred Harrell and Deb- orah Howard; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and dear friends.
THERE WILL BE NO PUBLIC VIEWING. We are asking family and friends to please follow the CDC Guidelines. Masks are re- quired. Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern Own- ers.
MRS. FLORIA D. LOWE
Mrs. Floria D. Lowe of Colum- bus, Georgia, passed away Thurs- day, April 1, 2021. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, April 10 at 10 a.m. at Center for Manifesta- tion, 3102 E. Lake Avenue, Tampa, FL 33610 with Brother Luis R. Lugo, officiating. Interment will follow in Garden of Memories Cemetery.
Please follow the CDC Guide- lines. Masks are required.
Mrs. Floria D. Lowe was a native of Leslie, Georgia, born to Joseph Johnson and Thelma Lewis John- son. She lived in Tampa for 44 years before relocating to Columbus, GA for the past 10 years until God de- cided to call her home.
She moved to Tampa, FL in 1966 and graduated from Blake High School and decided to further her education with Hillsborough Com- munity College, where she earned an Associate’s degree in Liberal Arts; Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from USF; and Master’s degree in Psychology from Springfield Col- lege.
She was a devoted substance abuse counselor and program coor- dinator for DACCO for over 24 years before retiring.
She was affectionately known as “Ms. Flo” to the many lives that she touched and was praised for her dedication and efforts in going above and beyond her job descrip- tion to meet their needs.
She obeyed the gospel under the teachings of Minister Luis R. Lugo at Highland Avenue Church of Christ 38 years ago. She was a devoted Christian who loved the Lord and was always willing to extend a help- ing hand to all in need. She was a faithful member of the Box Springs Church of Christ until her health failed her.
She leaves to cherish her fond memories: a devoted husband of 49 years, Minister Joe Lowe of Colum- bus, GA; three daughters, Monica Wilson (Kevin), Valencia Lowe Billups (Terone), and Cicely Lowe, all of Tampa; two sons, Eric John- son and Kevin Lowe (Ashley); two sisters, Linda Bell and husband Arthur, and Lisa Johnson of Tampa, FL; one paternal uncle, Marcellus Henry and wife, Dora; one brother- in-law, Robert Donaldson, Sr.; de- voted cousins, Mary Sims and husband Vernon, and Eddie Berry- hill and wife Edna; 7 granddaugh- ters, Kaneshia, Ieshia, Erica, Micheala, Shayla, Tyla and Ariyah; 6 grandsons, Tarel, Eric, Denzel, Kee- ton, Kevin, and Ja’Kareon; 4 nephews, Michael Johnson, Calvin Johnson, Daniel Johnson and Jor- dan Taylor; 2 nieces, Danielle John- son and Patrice Johnson; and a host of other devoted relatives and friends.
The visitation will be held from 4 – 7 p.m. Friday, April 9 at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606. We are asking family and friends to please follow the CDC Guidelines. Masks are required. Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FU- NERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern Owners.
MR. EDDIE LEE ROBINSON
Mr. Eddie Lee Robinson of Tampa passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021. A Graveside fu- neral service will be held Saturday, April 10 at 11:00 a.m. at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Avenue, Tampa, FL 33610 with Reverend Anthony W. Greene, Pastor of First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens, offici- ating. Interment will follow.
Please follow the CDC Guide- lines. Masks are required.
Mr. Eddie Lee Robinson was a native of Mound Bayou, Missis- sippi and a resident of Tampa for many years.
He was preceded in death by: parents, Jerry Robinson and Lot- tie Lee Harris Robinson and father and mother-in-law, Thomas J. Williams and Vivian I. Triplett.
He leaves to cherish his mem- ory: his loving wife, Linda Williams Robinson; children, Lavain Tyrone Robinson, Kim- berly Brent (Antoine), Derek Robinson (Cynthia), Andrew Robinson, Anthony Robinson, Nydia Nelson, Nico Nelson, Dale Robinson, Fredrick Robinson, Keith Robinson, Rene Robinson and Nycole Robinson; grandchil- dren, LaVain Tyrone Robinson “TJ,” Tynisha V. Robinson, Aricka Farquharson, Briana Farquhar- son, Tyrique L. Robinson, Mykhala Robinson, Jamel D. Jackson, Malik T. Robinson, Anthony Robinson, Jr., Jaresey Robinson, Jarvinia Robinson, and Anthonio Robinson; great grandchildren, Briella Farquharson, Jaiceon Har- ris and Shayne Saso; sisters, Pauline Richardson and Gloria Powell (Lorel); brother, Elmer Robinson “Red”; in-laws, Shirley Johnson, Flora Triplett, Angela Reese (Ivan), Brenda Williams and Joettie McMillan (Ernest); aunt, Shirley Taylor; uncle, Preston Triplett (Lillie); a host of nieces and nephews; special family friends, Sandra Williams (Kirk), Amanda Camp, Dave Saso, Dave, Jr., Mommy Camp, Dave Koche (Lisa), Beverly Brinson (Lewis) and Annette Killins; special thanks to the staff of St. Joseph’s Hospice and Excel Care Center.
The visitation will be held from 4 – 7 p.m. Thursday, April 8 at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606.
We are asking family and friends to please follow the CDC Guidelines. Masks are required. Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern Owners.
WILSON
MRS. BETTIE JEAN GEORGE
A Homegoing Service for Mrs. Bettie Jean George, who passed away on April 4, 2021, will held on Saturday April 10, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at Wilson Fu- neral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida with Rev. Otis Cooper, Officiating. Interment will follow at Rest Haven Memo- rial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Avenue, Tampa, Florida.
Mrs. Bettie Jean George was born on December 17, 1957, in Tampa, Florida, to the parentage of Miller Winters and Alma Sta- ley Lamar. Bettie was educated in the public schools of Hillsbor- ough County and a graduate of Robinson High School.
She was preceded in death by: her father, Miller Winters; mother, Alma Staley Lamar; brothers, Keith Staley and Fred- die Lee Wintons, Jr., Bettie George leaves to cherish pre- cious memories of her with: her children, Shauntelle Brown (Wendale Brown), Archiette Wintons, Jameeka George (Ri- cardo) and Justin George; grand- children, LaDasia Weir (Darrell Weir), Darielle Brown, Dorell Brown, Ja’Kima Larry, Jalaah Larry, Justin Barton, Myanna McDowell, Jaron Anderson, Arvionce Jones, Arhya Jones, Jayce George and Chayce George; great grandchildren, Dailyn Weir, Dai’lanni Weir, Darrell Weir, III, Daila Weir and Journi Nash; brothers, Authur Steven (Ethel) of Tallahassee and Alfred Staley (Angel); sister, Jan- ice Gordon (Ronald); aunt, Zola Rhine; nieces, Jaqueline Long (Richard), Razjhae Lewis, Raizjhona Lewis, Arianna Gor- don; nephews, Ronald Gordon, Jr., Ronald Gordon, III, and a host of other nieces, nephews from Tallahassee, Florida; close friend, Sheila Foxworth and other relatives and friends.
There will a viewing on Fri- day, April 9, 2021, at Wilson Fu- neral Home from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. Due to the current CDC re- strictions, we are asking that you use the visitation as an opportu- nity to pay your final respect. For your convenience and safety, we have extended our visitation hours.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MR. WILLIE FRANK KNIGHT
Mr. Willie Frank Knight affec- tionately known as “Pookie,” was a native of Sodus, New York, and a resident of Tampa for many years.
He attended Tampa Bay Tech High School and he was a passion- ate Chef with a love for creating great food.
Mr. Knight was born to James Willie Frank and Elizabeth Knight.
He will be greatly missed by: his mother, Elizabeth Knight; his sister, Melinda Knight; brother, Michael Knight; sister, Mary Knight; brother, Winston Knight; his fiancee’, Sandra Wright (son) Pierre; and all his family and friends who loved him.
The visitation will be held from 4 – 7 p.m. Friday, April 9 at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606.
We are asking family and friends to please follow the CDC Guidelines. Masks are required. Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern Owners.
IN MEMORIAM
OF BARBARA
EPHROM GAY
August 7, 1937- April 7, 2020
To our beloved mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. Her legacy of love, wisdom and grace will continue to live on in all she touched.
She is dearly missed and loved. It has been one year since her transition to heaven to be with our Lord and Savior and join her beloved husband, Hardrick. We miss her and will continue to carry her legacy.
Love, Desiree Ephrom Green and family and the Aikens family.
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