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each child as her own. She also worked at Kraft Foods in Lake- land, FL for 9 years; letting God’s light shine through her life.
Helen met and married Ed- ward James Dexter, Sr., and to this union 9 children were born.
She leaves to cherish her memories: her children, Donna Fay Dexter-Jones (Walter), Or- lando, FL, Edward Dexter, Jr., (Frances), Tuscaloosa, AL, Tanya Escalante (Joseph), Or- lando, Ronald Dexter, Plant City, Delilah Dexter (devoted caregiver), Plant City, Reginal Dexter (Grace), Ellenwood, GA, Glenn Dexter, Riverview, FL, Glenda Dexter, Plant City; grandchildren, Leketia Thomp- son (Johnny), Ocala, FL, Tanise Hill (John), Las Vegas, NV, Erik Dennis (Davina) Atlanta, GA, Edward Dexter, III (Amber), Claremont, CA, Maya Dexter (Damion), Riverview, FL, Corib- bia Thomas, Washington, DC, Sharone Dexter (Christopher), Tampa, Joseph Escalante, II, Or- lando, Jaelann Escalante, Or- lando, Carmellia Day, Plant City; great-grandchildren, Mehki Mosley, Jackson Thompson, Madison Hill, McKenzie Swaby, Christopher Bostick, Jr., Ed- ward Dexter, IV, Christopher Hart, Ilana Williams, Tyree Day, Caleb Day, Ariana Day, all of Plant City; sisters, Vera Spencer and Mildred Bryant, both of Plant City.
She will be greatly missed be- cause of her loving and generous spirit; always willing to help those in need and always putting others first. Whatever she did, wherever she went, she repre- sented God’s kingdom, her light shined. Sister Dexter fought the good fight of faith, never doubt- ing or giving up. She was victori- ous in her faith walk here on earth, until God called her home to walk around heaven.
All services will be held at Bethel Baptist Church, 804 W. Renfro Street, Plant City, FL 33563. Wake on Friday, 1/13/2017, from 5:30 – 7 p. m. and funeral Saturday, 1/14/2017 at11a.m.
~Winslow Honors Funeral Chapel, 1110 E. Laura St, Plant City, FL 33563 ph 813-752-3091.
WINSLOW
WILSON
MR. DONTAE JAMAL HILL
Homegoing celebration for Mr. Dontae Jamal Hill, 25, of Tampa, who departed this life on January 4, 2017 as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident involv- ing a drunk driver, will be con- ducted Saturday, January 14, 2017, at 12 p. m. at The Cathe- dral of Faith Church, 6304 N. 30th Street, Tampa, Florida, Apostle James H. Howell, Pas- tor, with Senior Pastor Alfonso Broughton of Genesis Worship Center officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Me- morial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Dontae Jamal Hill, AKA “Big Don,” “Lamaj-the Don,” and “Citywide,” was born on July 11, 1991 in Tampa, and was a lifelong resident of the Tampa Bay area. He attended Hillsborough County public schools and was a graduate of Armwood High School, Class of 2010. Dontae was employed with DPR Construction. Don- tae took pride in his music and rapping skills and was on his way to establishing a name for himself in the music industry. He lived his life as a devoted son, father and friend to all.
Dontae was preceded in death by: his maternal grand- mother, Shirley Callender.
He leaves to cherish memo- ries of him with: his son, Donzel Dewayne Hill and un- born son, Dontae Jamal Hill, Jr.; mother, Natascha Callen- der-Magwood; his father, Keith Hill; brothers, Lorenzo Magwood, Jr. and Lomarian Magwood; maternal grandfa- ther, Fitzroy Callender (wife, Ermine) of New York; paternal grandparents, Willie Hill and Ollie Hill; uncles, James Hill (wife, Carolyn), Arthur Philon (wife, Regina); aunt, Mae Hill; aunt, Nerissa Brown of New York; cousins, Aaliyah Williams, Alicia Williams, Carissa Brown, Alaysia Brown, Wanya Hill and Brandon King; cousins, Tahjai Brown, Zion Brown, Zameir Brown of New York; his loving extended fam- ily, (Pops) Lorenzo Magwood, Sr. and wife, Zahra Magwood; step-siblings, Khari Magwood, Yahmuni Magwood and Aliyah Larkins; godsister, Latoya Spigner; best friends, Nate Mc- Griff, Joe Anderson, Jr. (Man- Man) and a host of sorrowing relatives from the Bay area, Al- abama, Mississippi and New York, friends and co-workers.
The remains will repose from 5 – 8 p. m. Friday, Janu- ary 13, 2017 at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, FL. The family will re- ceive friends from 7-8 p. m. in the Chapel. Friends are asked to assemble at the church on Saturday at approximately 11:45 a. m. for the service.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MS. CORA MAE PRUDE
Funeral service for Ms. Cora Mae Prude, who passed away on January 03, 2017, will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2017, at 2 p. m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida 33605 with Pastor Dewayne Perry, officiating.
Ms. Cora was preceded in death by: her father, Rolanda Prude; mother Varalia Good- son; aunts, Mary Moore, Laura Ned Watson, Annie Jackson and Willie Richard- son; uncles, George Walter, Leroy Richardson and Richard Richardson.
Ms. Cora leaves cherished memories of her with: her loving sons, Andrew Haley and Falon Prude and his wife, Cevessia Prude; grand- children, Yolanda Johnson and husband TJ, Edmond Prude, Rashad Darby, Janee Haley, Devin Scott, Kera Haley, Felicia Prude, Paris Haley, Yosiyah Ben Israel; sister, Annie Adkins; living uncles, Willie T. Richard and Willie Moore; godsister, San- dra McGriff; best friends, Gloria Crosby, Euralee Kelly and family, Pastor Willie Moore, Daniel Moore, Sallie Lecounf, Johnnie Moore, Brenda Donald, Lena Regis, Mary Moore, Mattie Ann, Pa- tricia, Betty Jean and Clifton Haley.
Cora Mae Prude was born in Mississippi on June 23, 1941 to the parentage of Roland Prude and Valerie Goodson. Ms. Prude was a resident of the Tampa Bay area since 1962. Ms. Prude was employed with Palma- Ceia Country Club before re- tiring in 2010. Cora was a fun- loving, outgoing, hum- ble and passionate person. She was very giving, always put others before herself, and wanted to believe the best in people. More than anything else she loved her family and her grandkids un- conditionally, and loved to cook for her family.
There will be a viewing on Friday, January 13, 2017 from5–8p.m.atWilson Funeral Home. Friends are asked to assemble at the Chapel on Saturday at ap- proximately at 1:45 p. m. for the service.
“A Wilson Service”
MR. LUCIOUS JAMES WILLIAMS, JR.
Funeral service for Mr. Lucious James Williams, Jr., who passed away on January 2, 2017 will be held on Saturday January 14, 2017, at 2 p. m. at Exciting Faith Alive Church, 5705 E. 32nd Avenue, Tampa, Florida with the Senior Pastor, Pastor Antonio R. Hawkins, officiating. Interment will follow in Orange Hill Ceme- tery.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, Lucious Williams and Elouise Langston Brown; grand- mother, Willie Mae Stromon; brothers, Alphonso Williams, George (Doc) Lewis; uncles, James Stroman and Donald Todd.
He leaves behind a legacy of love with his children and loved ones as they mourn his passing and celebrate his life. Cherished memories of him will remain with: 2 daughters, Angelicia Jenkins Dawson (Rudy) and Shenna Lucas; 1 son, Lucious Javon Williams (Sugar); 6 grandchildren, Iana K. Williams, Daisha Zeigler, Demar- cus Kirkland-Williams, Alyssa Lucas-Ford (Sharod), Demetrius Williams (Elisha), La Darius Williams; 5 great grandchildren: Sharod A. Ford, Jr., Karson Williams, Josiah Zeigler, Avery Ford, and Jalen Young; 4 sisters, Dianne Langston-Hart, Darlene Emmons Brown, Geraldine Em- mons and Cassandra Pettigrew; 1 brother, Tyran Brown (Carmi); aunts and uncles, Ola B. Harris, Gussie Suffor, Idella Lockey, Katherine Mobley, Herbert Mob- ley, Harold Whaley, Phillester Whaley, Marvin Whaley and Ulysses Whaley; nephew and nieces, Michelle Sessions (Eddie), Michael Morrell (Toccara), Tear Harris-Cooper, Devlin Cochran, George Lewis, IV, Germaine Lewis, Georgette Edwards (Johnny), Bianca Belmont, Porsha Kenan, Alphonso Williams, Dontarius Williams, Jason Williams, Zuri Brown, Scholar Brown, Michael Williams, Erica Sweet; a host of other sorrowing relatives and friends.
Mr. Lucious James Williams, Jr. was born in Tampa, FL on Sep- tember 1, 1952 to parentage of Lu- cious James Williams, Sr. and Elouise Langston Brown. He was educated in the Hillsborough County School System. He was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Inverness, FL.
There will be a viewing on Fri- day, January 13, 2017 at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida from 5 – 8 p. m. with the family there to re- ceive friends in the chapel from 6 – 7 p. m. Friends are asked to as- semble at the church on Saturday at approximately 1:45 p. m. for the
service.“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MRS. HELEN T. DEXTER
Mrs. Helen T. Dexter peace- fully surrendered to the Lord surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017 at her home. She was born in Plant City, FL on November 26, 1935 to Lillie Mae and Freeman Taswell (deceased).
Lovingly known as “My Mama,” Granny, Nan, “Sister Dexter,” Helen was a strong woman of faith, a praying woman, blessed with great wis- dom, who always knew what to say to get you back on the right- eous path saying, “what thus says the Lord.” She never failed to pray with those seeking guid- ance, “whatever you ask in prayer, having faith and believ- ing, you will receive”; Matthew 21:22.
Sister Dexter was a true war- rior for Christ. She worked tire- lessly for the Lord even from her bedside when she was immobile, helping those in need.
At an early age she joined Bethel Baptist Church in Plant City, FL and accepted Christ as her personal savior.
She received her high school diploma from Midway Academy. She attended Sunlight School of Beauty, where she received training and obtained her Cos- metology License. As a business woman, she owned and operated her own hair salon for over 35 years, sharing her love for God with all who entered.
Later, she served as a Foster Parent for many years, loving
BIRTHDAY MEMORIAM
AYESHA CLEONNIA HARRISON
In loving memory of our daughter on her 39th Birthday, January 14, 1978
Today we celebrate your birthday, a birthday that you share with your father. You were born on a Saturday afternoon at 3:55 p. m., a cold and rainy day. Ayesha, all we can say is Happy Birthday and that we love you and miss you more than any words can ever express. No matter how many Birthdays you have spent in heaven.
Your loving parents, Archie and Gail Harrison, sisters, brothers, sisters-in-law, grandmother, Cleo Lowe, and other family members.
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