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Funerals/Card Of Thanks/Memoriam
HARMON
MRS. LEONA GIBSON WILLIAMS
Homegoing Services for Mrs. Leona Gibson Williams, who passed away March 12, 2018, will be held Saturday, March 24, 2018, 1 p. m. at Twenty-Ninth Street Church of Christ, 3310 N. 29th St., Tampa, FL, 33605, Brother Perry Johnson, Minis- ter, officiating. Interment will be made at Rest Haven Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Ave., Tampa, FL 33610.
Mrs. Leona Gibson Williams was born July 25, 1924 to the late Lillian Carr Scott and the late John Gibson in Tampa, FL. Leona was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and dear friend. She was a housewife. She also worked as a housekeeper.
She was a longtime and com- mitted member of Twenty-Ninth Street Church of Christ. As her health failed, her faith did not. During visits, she worshipped and prayed with her church members from Twenty-Ninth Street Church of Christ and Tem- ple Terrace Church of Christ.
She is remembered for her smile, kindness and gentle char- acter. She loved playing Bingo. She was an Eastern Star. She cherished her children and grandchildren and was over- joyed when she saw them.
She was preceded in death by: her husband, George, Sr.; daughter, Diana; sons, George, Jr. and Alexander; brothers, Hilton and Jerome; sisters, Mil- dred, Thelma, Catherine and De- loris.
She leaves to cherish her memories: truly devoted and faithful son, Glenn Williams, Sr. (Mary); brother, Walter Scott (Merry); grandchildren, Marcus Williams, Adrienne Knight, Glenn Williams, Jr., Cynthia Davis, Glenn Williams, III (Lete- sha), Alissa Williams, Aiishah Edwards (Tony), Alexander Williams, Jr. (Keesha), Alex Williams, Tennille Lott, Markeshia Williams, Alexander Williams, III, Andrea Williams, Shaina Jones, Tynice Williams, Jasmin Williams and Patrick Jackson Williams; 42 great- grandchildren; Johnnie Mae, Geraldine and Rosemary; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.
Visitation will be held Satur- day from 12-1 p. m. at the church. The processional will assemble at 12:45 p. m. Saturday.
A Harmon Burial.
INTEGRITY
MR. EDGARD ANDRE MAURI SAINT JULUS
A Celebration of Life will be held for Mr. Edgard Andre Mauri Saint Julus on Saturday, March24,2018at9a.m.atIn- tegrity Funeral Services, 3822 E. 7th Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605. Interment will follow at Orange Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Saint Julus was born to the late Moralis and Thermolia Saint Julus on November 17, 1938, in Leogane, Haiti. He was employed for many years in the restaurant business.
He answered his eternal resting place on Saturday, March 17, 2018.
Public visitation will be held Friday, March 23, 2018 at In- tegrity Funeral Services from 6- 8p.m.
A SERVICE OF INTEGRITY
JACKSON
RAY WILLIAMS
MRS. MILDRED F. SIMPSON
Mrs. Mildred F. Simpson of Tampa, passed away on Sunday, March 18, 2018. Homegoing Services will be conducted Sat- urday, March 24 at 11 a. m. at Abundant Life Enrichment Church, 4701 E. Hanna Avenue, Tampa, FL 33610, under the leadership of Pastor Randy Ran- dolph. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Simpson was a native and lifelong resident of Tampa, Florida. She was educated in the public schools of Hillsborough County.
Ms. Simpson was preceded in death by: her husband, Char- lie W. Simpson; son, Alger Sneed; and daughter-in-law, Ju- dith Sneed of Pontiac, Michigan.
She leaves to cherish her memories: daughter, Ernestine “Tippy” Marshall (William); son, Anthony Sneed (Roszita); ten grandchildren; 22 great chil- dren; and 4 great- great grand- children.
The remains will repose Fri- day,March23,from5p.m.to8 p. m. at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 North Howard, Tampa, FL 33606.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
WILSON
MS. BESSIE C. LAWRENCE
Ms. Bessie C. Lawrence of Tampa, Florida, transitioned to her heavenly home on March 9, 2018, at the Florida Hospital in Tampa. Homegoing Celebration for Ms. Bessie C. Lawrence will be held on Saturday March 24, 2018 at 11 a. m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida, with Minister Ebou Howard, officiating. Inter- ment will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Avenue Tampa.
Bessie was preceded in death by: her siblings, Mary Jackson, Al- bert Henderson, Ethel Pressley, Nina Mae Christian, Johnnie Mae Ingram and John Henderson, Jr.; nieces, Patricia Christian, Beverly Henderson, Brenda Christian, Lisa Pressley, Amiracle Christian and nephew, Jeffery Wade, Sr.
She leaves to mourn her pass- ing: 1 sister, Edna Mae Wade (Ras- tus Wade, Jr.); nieces, Deborah, Sonia (Tony), Desiree, Toya, Car- rol, Donna, Gloria, Tanya and Sandra; nephews, Dana (Bridget), Andre (Beverly), Fred, James and Jerome; great nieces, Dominique, Davonne, Marqushia, Jerkeema, Geaira, Kelis, Teaira, Eddy, Karma, Zana and Jacqueline (Monet); great nephews, Godfrey (Samantha), Stephan (Monica), Rayshawnn, Quenton, Terrance, Temonte, Torrance, Dana, Jr, Aaron, Chris, Danzick, Ahmid, Ronald, Daniel, Jeffery, Jr. (Lateillia), Cam’Ron and Damien; a host of great-great nieces and nephews; sister-in- law, Barbara Henderson; a host of other rela- tives and friends.
Ms. Bessie C. Lawrence was a Tampa native, born on June 27, 1935. She was the sixth of eight children born to the late John and Nina Henderson. She attended and graduated from Middleton High School. After graduation, she worked for the University of South Florida and retired after 30 years. Bessie enjoyed dancing, loved her family, and loved life.
Visitation will be held at Wil- son Funeral Home on Friday, March, 23, 2018, from 5-8 p. m.
Family and friends are asked to meet at the Chapel at approxi- mately 10:45 a. m. Saturday for the service.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MINISTER LARRY LAVERN HAYNES
Celebration of Life for Min- ister Larry Lavern Haynes who transitioned March 9, 2018 will be held Saturday, March 24, 2018, at Greater New Salem Primitive Baptist Church, 1605 N. Nebraska Avenue, Tampa, Florida, 33602 at 2 p. m., Elder Dr. Benjamin Curry, Pastor, Elder Philip E. Tucker, Jr. and Dr. Philetha Tucker-Johnson of Christ of Calvary Commu- nity Church, officiating.
Minister Larry Lavern Haynes was born January 7, 1952 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Samuel E. Haynes, II (Grace) in Sanford, Florida. He was ed- ucated in the public schools of Sanford Florida, and gradu- ated from Crooms Academy. He furthered his education at Erwin Technology College, Elias Eliom Academy Service, and Good News Mission Inter- national Jail Prison Ministries 1994.
He accepted Christ at an early age and attended Allen Chapel Baptist Church, where he was Ordained at St. Paul M. B. Church, Sanford, Florida. He volunteered at the Helping Hands Feeding Ministry, and also sponsored an Outreach Radio Ministry every Tuesday.
Minister Haynes leaves to cherish fond and loving memo- ries: 3 daughters, Dione Row- son (Steven), Grace, and Orlana; 8 grandchildren, Taja, Kiara, Derrick, Kentaj’a, Zyrien, Faith, Grace, and Zy’ann; 2 great-grandchildren, Deaja, Imek; 4 siblings, Thelma Greens, Willie White (Victoria), Geraldine Gilchrist (Jimmy), all of Tampa, Cather- ine Haynes-Brockington of Sanford; nieces and nephews, Annette, Debra (husband), Sh- eryl (husband), Jerome (wife), James (wife), Lataunya, Tomeka, Kishon, Crystal, An- thony, Tammy, Eddy, Delores, Melvin, Vernita, Danny, Michael (wife), Tony, Carl (wife), Andrea, Lawrence, Michael, Reginald, Roscoe, Gail, Eleanor, Darlene, and Tammy; friends, A. J., Nate, Ernest, Pastor June, K. B., Arthur, Tony, Minnie, Yvonne, Greater New Salem Primitive Baptist Church Family; close friend, Irish; and a host of cousins and other relatives.
Visitation is Saturday, March 24, 2018 from 11 a. m. to 1 p. m. at Greater New Salem Primitive Baptist Church, 1605 N. Nebraska Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33602.
Family and friends are asked to assemble at the Church 1:45 p. m.
Arrangements entrusted to Jackson Funeral Home.
THANK YOU
KENT T. MEEKS
The family of Brother Kent T. Meeks, would like to thank our family, friends, neighbors, Kent’s church family and choir of Brown Memorial C. O. G. I. C., for the lovely cards, food, beau- tiful flowers, acts of kindness and encouragement.
We also appreciate our friends who travelled a long ways to be with us. Our fam- ily will always remember the tender care Kent received at Melech Hospice House and Wellwood Care Center.
Your acts will always linger in our heart as we keep the memories and spirit of Kent alive in our mind, soul and spirit. Words can’t ex- press the love and kindness shared by Kent’s pastor, Bishop Matthew Williams and his capable assistants.
Special thanks to Aikens Funeral Home for their Qual- ity and Compassionate Serv- ice.
We are confident our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will bless each of you for your meaningful deeds.
Yours in Christ, The Meeks Family.
IN LOVING MEMORY
FRANCOISE TOULME
Sending heavenly birthday wishes on 3/25. Francoise, you are gone, but never forgotten. I love and miss you to Jesus and back!
Tan Sallins.
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