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Funerals/Memoriam
MRS. DOROTHY REE REESE LEWIS
A Celebration of Life Service for Mrs. Dorothy Ree Reese Lewis will be held on Saturday, January 22, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. at Heaven Des- tiny, 4104 E. Ellicott St, Tampa, FL 33610. Interment will be at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Ave, Tampa, FL 33610. Pastor Terry Smith of New Beginning, Officiating/Eulogist.
Mrs. Dorothy Ree Reese Lewis was born March 30, 1954, in Don- aldsonville, Georgia, to the union of David and Dorothy Reese.
She was a resident of Tampa, Florida, for 67 years and was edu- cated in Hillsborough County Schools. Dorothy enjoyed her ear- lier working career at the Cigar Fac- tory in Ybor City and Tampa General Hospital before she became a home- maker.
She was a free-spirited social butterfly who had a deep love for people and always wanted to share whatever she had with those she knew and did not know. She affec- tionately was called Mrs. Dot, Momma or grandma and everyone always looked out for her as she did for them.
She loved her family, gospel music and her community. She loved spreading the Gospel and al- ways had a song to sing in her heart, even if she made one up.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, David and Dorothy Mack Reese; siblings, brother, Avery Reese; sisters, Hazel Crystal Reese Copeland, Lesia Poole; uncle, Mr. Monroe Mack; and lifelong friend, Brenda J. Williams.
Mrs. Lewis leaves to cherish her memory: her two children, Mrs. Sontrivette Bayard and husband, Keith, and Mr. Rudolph Holton, Jr., and fiancé Monique; sister, Betty McLaughlin (Amos) Atlanta, GA; brothers: Johnny Reese, Davie Reese, Christopher Reese; grand- children, Christopher Holton, Arielle Holton, Deedrick Daniels, Jr., Justyce Tribble, Rudolph Holton, III, Jordan Daniels and Rodezua Smith; great grandchil- dren, Jeremiah Hobbs, Tyler Lynch, Princeton Paul, Deedrick Daniels, III, Jazarri Holton, Malachi Daniels, Abijaah Morgan and Alayah Daniels; nephews, Ronnie Johnson (Valin- cia), John Reese, Jr., Jolay Reese, Benjamin Copeland; nieces, Con- suela “Van” Anthony and Dycie Johnson, Zemetra Reese; a host of very special nieces and nephews, cousins; and a host of special related families, Williams, Wallace and spe- cial lifelong friend, Susianne Austin (Cookie).
There will be a viewing on Sat- urday, January 22, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. at Heaven Destiny, 4104 E. Elli- cott St, and the funeral service will begin at 10:00 a.m.
All CDC guidelines will be fol- lowed. MASKS ARE REQUIRED.
Gudes Funeral Home “A Temple of Service”
Jones.
She leaves to cherish fond and
precious memories: 7 beautiful children, Quinton Jones, Antwan Jones, Sr., LaQuintia Jones, De- metrick Green, Contrell Jones, Ja’Zirria Jones, Sa’Nijah New- some all of Tampa, FL; 5 grand- children, Antwan Jones, Jr., Ja’Nyla Johnson, Jeremiah Hawk, Aryon Jones, and Ja’Niyah Jones; 5 sisters, Andrell Davis of Tampa, FL, Leslie Isom of Atlanta, GA, Mary Jones of Jacksonville, FL, Gewyon Jones of Tampa, FL, and Tonya Jones of Atlanta, GA; 1 brother, Demetrick Peterson; stepmother, Barbara Jones, both of Tampa, FL; grandmother, Martha L. Williams of Tampa, FL; 4 aunts, Rosemary Jones of Talla- hassee, FL, Carolyn Moore of Tampa, FL, Coretta Williams of Ocala, FL, Marquita Plant (Jim- mie) of Jacksonville, FL; 5 uncles, Lucious Jones (Katherine) of Tampa, FL, Albert Jones (Be- linda) of Tallahassee, FL, Curtis Pate (Gloria), David Vance both of Tampa, FL, and Timothy Williams of Ocala, FL; 2 great aunts, Luean- nie Atkins (Leroy), Mattie Williams, both of Tampa, FL, 1 great uncle, Shadrick Williams (Virginia) of Tampa, FL; 2 god- daughters, Antania Ramsey of Ocala, FL, and Ressenia Streater of Tampa, FL; special friend, Con- nie Knight; a host of sorrowing nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.
A viewing on Friday, January 21, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Harmon Funeral Home, 5002 N. 40th St. Tampa, FL 33610.
Family and friends are asked to arrive at the church at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday for the service.
Due to current CDC guide- lines FACE MASKS ARE RE- QUIRED FOR BOTH THE VIEWING AND FUNERAL SERV- ICE.
PER THE FAMILY’S RE- QUEST: PLEASE DO NOT TAKE ANY PICTURES AT THE VIEW- ING NOR FUNERAL OF MICHELLE ELAINE JONES.
A Harmon Burial.
MR. PERCIVAL THOMPSON
Mr. Percival Thompson was born on March 9, 1934, to the union of Leslie and Alexandria Thompson. He was a Seventh-day Adventist.
He was the husband to the late Ellen Thompson for 46 years, and in this union, produced two chil- dren: Dionne and Dalton Thomp- son. He was widowed for 11 years and 1 month.
He was a craftsman who de- signed cabinets. He loved travel- ing, writing, and had a passion for helping people. He was a man of his word and was loved by many.
He departed this life on Satur- day, January 8th, 2022. He leaves to cherish his memory: 2 children, 5 grandchildren, 2 great-grand- children, 2 sisters, nieces and nephews, and in-laws.
Services entrusted to Hills- boro Memorial Funeral Home.
IN MEMORIAM
BETTYE JEAN BROWN 05/25/1934 – 01/20/2021
To our mother/wife in heaven. Thank you for always loving and guiding us. Even though you are no longer here with us, we can still feel your love. You are always in our hearts. We love and miss you dearly.
Love, husband, Clifford “Quack” Brown; children, Veronica, Gail, Cliff, Jr., and grandchildren.
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HILLSBORO
MS. MICHELLE ELAINE JONES
A Celebration of Life Service will be held for Ms. Michelle Elaine Jones, who passed away on January 13, 2022, on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., at Exciting Faith Alive, 5705 E. 32nd Ave., Tampa, FL 33619, with Pas- tor Antonio Hawkins officiating.
Ms. Michelle Elaine Jones was born on July 11, 1969, to loving parents, the late Polly Lee Jones and Dorothy Cannedy, in Tampa, FL.
Michelle was affectionately known as “Mickey” to family and friends. She was reared in Tampa and educated in the public schools of Hillsborough County, graduat- ing from Chamberlain High School.
She loved spending quality time with her children and grand- children. Mickey was the best “trash talker” in the family and she kept it REAL. She kept every- one laughing.
Mickey’s hobbies were cook- ing, cleaning, and watching foot- ball. She was a diehard Tampa Bay Buccaneer fan.
Mickey was preceded in death by: sister, Davina Lynn Simp- son; son Jaymonterio Jones; grandfather, Rubin Williams; mother, Dorothy Cannedy; niece, Darcell Simpson; brother, Terry Jones, Sr.; and father, Polly Lee
ALBERT PERRY, JR.
Mr. Albert Perry, Jr., of Tampa, Florida passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. Fu- neral services will be conducted on Saturday, January 22, 2022, 2:00 p.m., at The Center for Man- ifestation, 3102 E. Lake Ave., Tampa, FL 33610, Dr. Mark T. Jones, Sr., Pastor, with Pastor Bartholomew Banks, officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Ave., Tampa, FL 33610.
Mr. Perry was a native Tampa and resided here for 63 years. He attended Tampa Bay Tech High School and was a member of St. John Progressive Missionary Baptist Church. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and he held various employment posi- tions in Hillsborough County.
He was preceded in death by: his son, Albert A. Perry, III; par- ents Shirley Ann Bronson (Eddie Bronson) and Albert A. Perry, Sr.; aunts, Maxine Clardy and Alma Harris; uncles, Jerry Mc- Neal, Albert McNeal, Henry Mc- Neal, Charles McNeal; niece, Dana Tucker; nephew, Deionte Sanderson; cousins, Margie Baker, Ronald Baker, Adeline Baker and Gregory Parks.
He leaves to cherish his mem- ory: a loving wife, Denise Perry; children, Trenika Perry, Cory Perry, Brian Ross, Curtis Ross, Quinton Ross, and Samora Cam- ble; grandchildren, DaMeisha Perry, Albert Perry, V, Albert Perry, IV, Tyree Perry, Jeanette Perry, Shauntell Jackson, Charles Booth, Jr., Coreisha Perry, Curtis A. Ross, Jr., Brian Ross, Omari Arenas, Anthony Arenas, Amir Ross, Xavier Har- ris, Curneisha Ross, Javier Diy; brothers, Leon Sanderson, Lawrence Sanderson (Rosie), Henry Sanderson (Toni), Alvin Bronson (Anika), Brian Bronson, Eddie Bronson Jr.; sisters, Gina Bronson, Lavon Bronson; sister- in-law, Victoria Ross; nieces and nephews, Darkeisha, Demarcus (Porscha), Daisha, Perry, IV, (Johnteria), DaVonna, Alexis, Brianna, Alvin, Jr., Amber, Brian, Jr., Eddrin, Ebony, Brit- tany, Lawrence, Jr., Angel (Jar- rod), Antonio (Victoria), Latoya, Ke’vin, Britt, Shareka, Johnothon, and Christina; a host of great, grandchildren, great nieces, nephews and cousins; and mother-in-law, Gloria Jones.
Visitation will be held on Fri- day, January 21, 2022, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Ave., Tampa, FL 33606. MASKS RECOMMENDED.
Arrangements entrusted to Ray Williams Funeral Home, Rhodes and Northern, owners.
RAY WILLIAMS
CORRECTION
In the funeral notice for Mr. Donnell Williams, printed in the January 14, 2022 edition of the Sen- tinel, his niece’s name, Ms. Lesia Morton, was omitted from the survivors.
We apologize for any in- convenience the error may have caused.
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