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Funerals/Memoriam
WOODY’S
MISSIONARY VIVIAN HARRIS
Missionary Vivian Harris, 63, of Bronx, New York, for- merly of Tampa, died Tuesday, December 8, 2020, in Bronx, New York.
Services will be held on Sat- urday, January 2, 2021, at Rest Haven Memorial Cemetery. Viewing is from 10-11 a. m. and the graveside service will begin at 11 a. m.
Miss Vivian Harris, better known as “VIP” to her family and those that knew her, was born in Tampa, FL to the union of the late Elder Sylvester Har- ris, Sr. (deceased) and Mother Nezzie Harris (deceased).
Vivian gave her life to the Lord at an early age and served as a faithful member at Brown’s Temple C.O.G.I.C. under the leadership of Pastor J. B. Brown.
As a teenager, Vivian moved to Bronx, New York, where she joined, Charles L. Green Min- istries, under the leadership of Pastor Green.
Vivian attended school in Hillsborough County, graduat- ing from Middleton Senior High School. Vivian later attended College in New York. She worked at the New York Police Department in Bronx, NY for over 40 years, as well as served
IN MEMORIAM
EMMA LEE “The Legend”
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”
Matthew 5:4.
EMMA Lee, Thank you so very much for your leadership, your life
was, and still is impacting generations.
We love you more, now here is a granddaughter words to her
grandmother... “To an awesome grandmother the values that you have instilled in me will remain. I love you so much and thank-you for hav- ing such an everlasting impact in my life today. Happy birthday, Evan- gelist Emma-Lee. Love, Chaney.”
We will never stop missing you EMMA Lee, You helped us get ac- quainted with God, we are dealing with COVID-19, knowing that we are not alone because of you. Until we meet again, the family friends and supporters of Bucified & OLE Is Alive 2021.
as the Youth and Young Adult Choir Director at her Church. She loved to sing and was very creative. Anytime you would see her she had a smile on her face.
Vivian had a genuine care for her family, but had uncondi- tional love for her mother. She had a special love for her church family, and all the members of the choirs she directed.
Vivian was the youngest of five children born to the union of Elder Sylvester Harris, Sr. (de- ceased), and Mother Nezzie Har- ris (deceased). Those siblings are Betty (deceased), Eugene (de- ceased), Sylvester, Jr. aka Sug (deceased) and wife, Mother Rose Harris (sister-in-law), and Raleigh Harris.
Other sister Henrietta; sec- ond generation siblings born to the union of Elder Sylvester Har- ris, Sr. and Elder Kaydell Harris: Truman Mincy and wife, Angel, Okeya Toomer and husband, Dwayne, Ebony Harris, Sr., Pas- tor Aaron Harris and wife, C0- Pastor Sommer Harris.
She also leaves to cherish her memories: her nieces: Kimberly Thornton, Coe-Coe, Lailah, and Miriam; nephews: Raleigh, Jr., Isaiah, Quentin, Duntarrius, Emanuel and Car’Jaedon; cousins: Evelyn Johnson, Elder Melvin Davis, Loria Godlock, John Bostick, Victor Reynolds, Lesley Cottman, Sr. (GG), Lisa Davis Sanderson, and Veronica Reynolds. Alenia Jones, Jarius Jones and many more.....
Special Church members who were her second family in New York: Mother Harris and Sis. Laverne Harris, Sis. Debra Nix, Elder Lewis Andrus, Sis. Carmen Mendez, Sis. Michelle Nollin, Sis. Seth, and Sis. Eugie Bailey. Other special family, Mother Joyce Harris-Whitehurst & (Elder Isaac Whitehurst).
“CDC guidelines will be en- forced. Everyone must wear a mask.”
Woody’s Funeral Home, Clearwater.
MR. EARL HAMILTON
A Homegoing Celebration of Life for Mr. Earl Hamilton who passed on December 18, 2020, will be held on Saturday, Janu- ary 2nd at 1 p. m., at Heaven Des- tiny Church, 4104 E. Ellicott St., Tampa, FL 33610.
Earl Hamilton was born in Tampa, Florida, on October 4, 1969, and attended King High School class of 1987. He worked over 30 years in landscaping and was an avid Tampa Bay Bucca- neers fan.
He was preceded by: his mother, Cora Lee Bryant Hamil- ton; grandmother, Thelma Hamilton; grandparents, KC and Ethel Crump; auntie, Neva Sta- pleton (husband; James), and Johnny Mae Williams (husband, Lemon); uncles, LC Kelly (wife, Debra), Willie Crump; and niece, Alycia Sampson.
Earl leaves to cherish many fond memories to: his wife, Sharea Gordon-Hamilton; daughter, Alexis Pope; and two stepsons, Donta Edward and Ja- marcus Hatten; one grand- daughter, Donasia Edward; parents, Robert Kelly (wife, Gail) and mother- in-law, Avilla Hamilton; grandfather, Charlie Hamilton; sisters, Victoria Simp- son, Shavitte Jackson (husband, Eddie), Mary Walker (husband, Eric), Shana Hamilton and Tra- cie Lockett (husband, Angel); bother-in-law, Scottie Gordon (wife, Vanice); aunt, Ruby Scott (husband, John); 5 uncles, John Ale Crump, Samuel Crump, Charles Hamilton (wife, Bon- nie), Earl Hamilton (wife, Kim) and Kenneth Hamilton; nieces, Kaceilea Simpson and Kristaney Robinson-Russ (JaMarcus); nephew, Thearon Sampson, Jr., and 3 grand nephews, Kristian Robinson, Jr., JaMarcus Russ, Jr. and Kendrick Robinson. He also leaves behind a host of de- voted relatives and friends.
The Wake will be held on Fri- day, January 1st from 6-7 p. m. at Heaven Destiny Church, located at 4104 E. Ellicott Street Tampa FL 33610.
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