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Funerals/Memoriam
WILSON
MRS. ANEITA I. MARSHALL
A Private Homegoing Service will be held for Mrs. Aneita I. Mar- shall of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on April 6, 2020. Pas- tor Kirk R. Bogen of St. Luke AME Church will be officiating.
Mrs. Aneita Marshall was born in Mocho, St. James, Jamaica, on February 2, 1928. She was married to Mr. Eons Lewis for over forty years. This holy union was blessed with six children: three boys and three girls.
Mrs. Marshall moved to Tampa, Florida in 1989 and united with St Luke AME Church where she remained a faithful and active member until her health began to fail. She loved her church and she stayed devoted to God and the His Word. No matter where she was, home or hospital, she was always listening to gospel or sharing in worship with her favorite TV min- istry.
She was preceded in death by: her mother, Alice Barrette; father, Herbert Kelly; son, Earol Lewis; daughter, Doreen Lewis; three sis- ters, Norma McKnight, Jenny McKnight, and Mrs. Mack; two brothers, Riley McKnight and Sonny McKnight.
Mrs. Aneita leaves to mourn her passing: her devoted sons, Cor- nelius Gillings (Hyacinth), Junior Lewis, Noel Lewis (Carrie) and Deon Soloman; daughters, Denise Lewis and Deone Lewis; two sis- ters, Barbara McKnight (Delford) and Marline McDonald (Wilbert); 26 grandchildren, including spe- cial grands, Nickeisha Lewis, Cas- sim Cameron, Ocarterria Johnson, Shelly Ana Gillings, Kadian Lewis, Dorant Lewis, and Dahlia Lewis; 57 great- grandchildren; 10 great- great-grandchildren; goddaughter, Carolyn Watkins; devoted friends, Ann Sullivan and other relatives and friends.
There will be a viewing on Fri- day, May 15, 2020, at Wilson Fu- neral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida from 3 – 8 p. m. In lieu of the current restrictions from the CDC, we are asking that you use the visitation as an oppor- tunity to pay your final respects. For your convenience and safety, we have extended our visitation hours.
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MR. LYCURGUS CHARLES PATRICK
Mr. Lycurgus Charles Patrick passed away on April 30, 2020. Lycurgus Charles Patrick was born on April 25th, 1949, in Tampa, Florida. Curt was the fourth child born to Homer Patrick, Sr. and Bernice Patrick Stevens.
Curt accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized under the leadership of Reverend A. Leon Lowry at Beulah Baptist In- stitution Church. He later joined Unity Missionary Baptist Church, where he served
under Reverend H. H. Hunt in several ministries. He was a faith- ful servant who served dutifully at True Shepherd Church, under the tutelage of Pastor Frank Bafford. Later in life, he joined the Center for Manifestation on January 25th, 2015, under Apostle Mark T. Jones, Sr.
Curt received his education through the Hillsborough County School System. He was employed at Quest Diagnostic Laboratory, where he provided over 30 years of service. He was joined in Holy Matrimony to Daintia Fay Patrick in 1996.
Curt was known for his gentle spirit, calming demeanor and a great sense of humor. He enjoyed helping others and was always ready to meet a need. He was an extremely private person and en- joyed cooking for his family.
He was preceded in death by: parents, Homer Patrick, Sr. and Bernice Patrick Stevens; stepfa- ther, Frederick Stevens; brother, Willie L. (Billy) Melton; uncle, Rev. Henry H. Hunt, Jr.; aunts, Loretta Hunt; Margaret Walker; Mercy Johnson; brother-in-law, Willie Ray Mason; grandson, Fredrick Jenkins, III.
Mr. Patrick leaves to cherish loving memories that will live for- ever in the hearts of his family: his devoted wife, Daintia Fay Patrick of twenty-four years; children, Curtis Patrick, Jr. (Nina); Topeka Patrick; Collette (Crissy) Neves; Virgil Grimes; Lisa Jenkins (Fredrick, II); Ricardo Martin; Pheleshia Martin-Arline;
Daryll Martin; grandchildren, Devon Monroe; Brandon Patrick; Jordan Patrick; Tavaris Sanders; Cameron Jenkins; Kevin and Calvin Jenkins; Nicholas Jenkins; Kendra Jenkins; Christopher Grimes; Jordan Grimes; Kayla Martin; brother, Homer T. Patrick, Jr. (Marvene); sister, Marva V. Mason; mother-in-law, Carrie D. Verriett; sister-in-law, Samantha Sherman; and a host of other uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.
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MS. EVA MAE STEPHENS
A Private Graveside Celebra- tion will be held for Mrs. Eva Mae Stephens, age 85, who gained her wings on May 5, 2020.
Ms. Eva Mae Stephens was born in Iron City, Georgia on May 30, 1934 to the parentage of Danny and Grady Ford.
She grew up spending sum- mers with her cousins in Bain- bridge, GA, until her family moved to Tampa, FL. She attended the public schools of Hillsborough County and later met and married her first husband, Eddie Marshall. Together they had 5 children. Ms. Stephens later met and married James Stephens, Jr., who had 3 sons, and together they were blessed with 3 more children.
Ms. Eva’s life was absolutely devoted to her family, but she was also a gardener, studied numerous books on natural food and holistic medicine, and owned numerous real estate investments. She taught her family the value of hard work by waking up at 4 a. m. every morn- ing and walked to the bus stop to start her day. She worked full time until she was 82 years old.
She was preceded in death by: her son, Ronald Marshall; parents, Danny and Grady Ford; brother, Cary Ford and stepson, Warren Jones.
Ms. Eva Mae Stephens is sur- vived by: 7 children, Gwen Muldrow, Mike Marshall (Patri- cia), Betty Nunn, Dianne Marshall, Jackie Middleton, Ursula Jones (Oscar), and Alan Stephens; 27 grandchildren; 53 great grandchil- dren, and 7 great-great grandchil- dren; niece, Kimberly Powell (Marvin); 2 stepsons, Haskell Stephens and Darrell Stinson, and a host of cousins, other rela- tives and friends.
There will be a viewing at Wil- son Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida on Friday from3–8p.m.Inlieuofthecur- rent restrictions from the CDC, we are asking that you use the visita- tion as an opportunity to pay your final respects. For your conven- ience and safety, we have extended our visitation hours.
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SISTER DELORES EVELYN BROWN WHEELER
A Private Homegoing Celebra- tion will be held for Sister Delores Evelyn Brown Wheeler, who made her peaceful transition on Monday, evening, May 4, 2020 while at home with her children, Charlotte Wheeler Powell and William “Billy” Wheeler.
Sister Delores Evelyn Brown Wheeler (97) was a well-known Educator and devoted child of In lieu of the current restrictions from the CDC, we are asking that you use the visitation as an oppor- tunity to pay your final respects. The service will be live-streamed via the YouTube link on the fu- neral home web page: www.wil- son-funeralhome.com, on Friday, May 15, 2020, at 11 a. m.
Viewing and visitation will be held on Thursday, May 14, 2020, from3to8p.m.atWilsonFu- neral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida. The family will greet our friends from 6 to 7 p. m. We encourage friends to visit dur- ing these extended hours because of new crowd and distancing re- strictions, attendance at the serv- ice is limited.
To our friends who would like to send flowers, we ask instead, that you kindly donate to the Benevolent Ministry at The New Mount Zion M. . Church, Tampa. Sis. Wheeler was active in organ- izing this Ministry, which aids people in need who seek help from the church.
Ways to Give:• Using Tithe.ly
App on Mobile Device; The New Mount Zion M. B. Church of Tampa, FL; the App will display, “In Honor of Sis. Delores Wheeler” (Benevolent Ministry)
• Using Tithe.ly App on a Com- puter. Go to website: https://tithe.ly/give?c=65526The New Mount Zion M.B. Church of Tampa, FL• Using Cash App $nmztampa *type in the Memo section: “Benevolent Ministry”.
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REV. CARL A. VANCE
A Private Homegoing Celebra- tion will be held for Rev. Carl A. Vance, who entered eternal rest at home on Tuesday, May 5th, 2020.
Rev. Carl A. Vance was born June 14th, 1956 in Tampa, Florida, to the late Sonny Vance and Blos- som Derry Vance. Rev. Vance grew up in Greater Morning Star Mis- sionary Baptist Church and was baptized by Reverend Wilcox. He graduated from Brandon High School in 1974.
Rev. Carl relocated to Pontiac, Michigan in 1977. He was a skilled trade engineer through General Motors Truck and Bus.
He was preceded in death by: his wife, Linda Vance; brother, Vincent Vance; sister, Gloria Vance; son-in-law, Nathaniel Dash, Jr. and granddaughter, Nina Baker.
Rev. Carl A. Vance leaves to cherish memories of him with: his 12 children, Carlton (Londa), Arthur, Eric (Inika), Carl (Zari- nah), Maya, Sonny, Blossom, Stephanie, Faith, Fatima, Chloe, Caleb (Evony); 34 grandchildren; 1 great granddaughter; 2 sisters; 4 brothers; mother-in-law, Willie Thompson; and a host of other rel- atives and friends.
There will be a viewing at Wil- son Funeral Home on Friday, May 15, 2020, from 3 – 8 p.m.
In lieu of the current restric- tions from the CDC, we are asking that you use the visitation as an op- portunity to pay your final re- spects. For your convenience and safety, we have extended our visita- tion hours.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
IN MEMORY OF
KATRINA
BATCHELOR
WASHINGTON May 20, 1959 —- September 25, 2018
Missing you so much, Bar- bara D. Johnson, (mom), and Jesyca Giles, (daughter), and family.
So many things remind us of the great times we spent to- gether. You will always be in our thoughts and hearts forever.
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