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Funerals
RAY WILLIAMS
MRS. DENISE M. VALDES
Mrs. Denise M. Valdes of Riverview, Florida passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2018. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, March 31 at2p.m.atNewHopeMis- sionary Baptist Church, 3005 E. Ellicott Street, with Pastor Larry J. Mouton, officiating. Interment will follow in Gar- den of Memories Cemetery.
Mrs. Denise M. Valdes was a native of Manhattan, New York, and a resident of Tampa for 60 years. She attended the University of South Florida and the University of Tampa and earned degrees in the field of Education. She was em- ployed as a Media Specialist for 30 years with the School District of Hillsborough County.
She leaves to cherish her memory: her loving children, Vincent Valdes, III, Tari (Cur- tis) Valdes, Keith Jackson and Joseph Valdes; grandchildren, Casey Claiborne, Brooklynn Williams, Bianca Valdes, Manuel Valdes, Javonte’ Valdes, Valencia Valdes, Joshua Davis, Gabrielle Valdes, Jessiah Valdes, Lon- don Davis, and Vincent Valdes, IV; great granddaughter, Brooklyn Valdes; sisters, Mar- garet Candles and Angelina (Stanley) Smith; nieces, Jea- nine Castellano, Alicia Castel- lano and Jerilyn (Allan) Smith; nephews, Robert Micah Castel- lano and Joseph Smith; and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends.
The remains will repose after 5 p. m. Friday, March 30 at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue and the family will receive friends from 6 - 7 p. m.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
WILSON
MRS. THEOSICE VIVERETTE ‘TEE’ ARNOLD
A Celebration of Life service for the late Mrs. Theosice Arnold of Tampa, FL, who passed away on Thursday, March 22nd, 2018, will be held on Saturday, March 31st, 2018 at 11 a. m. at Wilson Funeral Home Chapel, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, FL, 33605, with Pastor Clarence M. Nathan of New Vic- tory Baptist Church, officiating. The interment will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Park Ceme- tery, 4615 E. Hanna Ave., Tampa, Florida 33610.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, Tommy and Ruthie Viverette; beloved daughter, Judie Willis; five sis- ters, Jennie Ruth Luggett, Ollie Mae Jones, Annie Mae Pickens, Ida George Viverette, and Verna Gean Evans; four brothers and 2 sisters-in-law, John Henry Viverette, Tommy Lee (Cassie) Viverette, Either Jay Viverette and T. H. Buster (Ida May) Viverette.
She leaves to cherish memo- ries of her with: devoted hus- band, Jeffrey Arnold; two loving children, Jimmy (Katrina) Willis and Doris (Tony) Harvin; 8 grandchildren Tavona Jones, Katesha Crum, Laketta Willis, Alicia Smith, Jules Smith, Jeneca Willis, Devin Willis and Juqunda Willis; 17 great grand- children; brother, Edward Lee (Betty) Viverette; a host of nieces and nephews; sister-in- law, Tressie Viverette; a host of other family and friends.
Mrs. Theosice Arnold was the eleventh and last child born to the parentage of Tommie and Ruthie Viverette. She was born on February 14, 1943 in Neshoba County, MS. She was a devoted member of New Victory Baptist Church.
Visitation will be from 5-8 p. m., Friday, March 30, 2018, at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, FL 33605.
Family and friends are asked to assemble at Wilson Funeral Home Chapel at approximately 10:45 a. m. on Saturday.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MS. BARBARA J. ‘BARB’ JENKINS
A Celebration of Life Service for Ms. Barbara J. “Barb” Jenk- ins, who passed away on Satur- day, March 24, 2018, will be held on Saturday, March 31, 2018, at 2 p. m. at New Greater Friend- ship Missionary Baptist Church, 3325 E. Emma Street, Tampa, Florida, with Rev. Ronnie L. Murray, Sr. officiating. Inter- ment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
She leaves to cherish memo- ries of her with: two sons, Ron- nie Reddish and Robert T. Jenkins; grandchildren, Shanta- sia, Tymorris, Chelsea and Courtney; great-grandchildren, Tymesha, Radhiya, Tymoie, Tayvon, Tyquan, Jakayla, Tymius, Harmony, Adonis and Brelan; 3 sisters, Carolyn Sulli- van, Velma Doyle and Gloria Mc- Nutt; nieces, Shon, Angel, Nikki, Tiffany, Kikki, NayeNaye, Geri and Esha; nephews, Travis (Renita), Willie, Jr., Oren (Timee), Robert, Jr. and Keighlen; friends, LaVonn, Ruby, Martha, Loretha, Pat, Irene, Elizabeth (Sug), Chris, the Lawrence family and the entire “Goose Harlem” Neighborhood; a host of other relatives and friends.
Barbara (aka, Barb) was the first of eight children born to the parentage of Gene and Mary Jenkins on July 20, 1945, in Tampa, Florida. She was edu- cated in the public schools of Hillsborough County. She was a public servant employee and worked several jobs, including school bus driver, Honeywell, Seminole Bingo, just to mention a few.
Barb was a member of New Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, where she re- cently renewed her fellowship with God and man. Barb will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her.
There will be a viewing on Friday, March 30, 2018, at Wil- son Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida from 5– 8 p. m. with the family present to receive friends from 6 – 7 p. m.
Friends and well-wishers are asked to meet at the church at approximately 1:45 p. m. Satur- day for the service.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MRS. JOANN FOSTER ‘JODY’ BLACKMAN
Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. JoAnn Foster Blackman (Jody), who passed on March 17, 2018, will be held on Satur- day, March 31, 2018 at 11 a. m. at St. John Cathedral, 3401 Bishop Eddie Newkirk Way (3401 E. 25th Avenue), with Pastor Dwight A. Newkirk, Eu- logist and Pastor Tony Parker, Sr., Presiding. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, Bonnie Foster, Jr. and Josephine Ford; brother, Robert Ford; and aunt, Mary Moore.
Precious memories are left with: her loving husband, Lewellyn J. Blackman; loving son, James Lee Brathwavit, Jr; grandson, James Lee Brath- wavit, III; 3 sisters, Bernice Foster Khaemba, Lallie Lee Payne and Fannie Coleman; 1 aunt, Willie Lee Moore; nieces and nephews, Cynthia Chipp (Solomon), Kathy Lewis (Tim- othy), Brenda Walker (Willie), Willie Coleman, Jr., Kent Cole- man (Gail), Delores Appleby (Alan), Tonya Hunter (Ander- son), Melody Lawrence, Ashley Cole, Sydney Moore of Jack- sonville, FL; a host of great nephews, including Jayden Kirkland (that she raised); a host of great nieces, great- great nieces, great-great nephews and cousins; mother- in-law, Doretha Miles; 2 sis- ters-in-law, Ann P. Boyd (John) and Faye Moore; 2 brothers-in-law, William Adams and Michael Adams, all of Jacksonville, FL; Lonnie Pruitt (who she cared for); a host of friends, church family and other relatives.
Mrs. JoAnn Foster Black- man (Jody) was born in Tampa, Florida, on January 17, 1958 to the parentage of Bon- nie Foster, Jr. and Josephine Ford. Mrs. Blackman attended the public schools of Hillsbor- ough County and earned her GED from Gary Adult School.
She was employed at PRT, Inc., Port of Tampa, and she was also a Longshoreman. Mrs. Blackman was a faithful member of St. John Cathedral, where she served on the Usher Board #1.
She married the love of her life, Mr. Lewellyn J. Blackman only seven short months ago on August 21, 2017.
There will be a viewing on Friday, March 30, 2018 at St. John Cathedral from 5 – 7 p. m. with the family present to re- ceive friends from 6-7 p. m.
Friends are asked to assem- ble at the church on Saturday at approximately 10:45 a. m.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MR. LIONEL DONNELL ‘BEAN’ MOORE
A Homegoing Service for Mr. Lionel Donnell “Bean” Moore, who went home to be with our Lord on March 18, 2018, will be held on Saturday, March 31, 2018, at 2 p. m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, with Pastor Antonio Hawkins of Exciting Faith Alive Church, officiating Eulogist. Interment will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Lionel was preceded in death by: his sister, Sheryl Moore.
Lionel D. Moore leaves be- hind wonderful memories of him to be cherished by: his mother, Elizabeth Moore; fa- ther, Isaiah Moore; his broth- ers, Carlos Johnson, Anthony Moore, Ronald Moore, Michael Moore, Christopher Moore, Timothy Moore, Jason Moore and Terrell Moore; his sisters, Anita Moore, Deborah Grier; honorable sisters, Bridget Hill and Sheila; nieces, Brittany Moore, Shakita Moore, Sharia Moore, Lauren Moore, Bri- anna Grier, Nya Moore, Naima Moore, Tamiah Moore, An- toneisha Moore and Toni Moore; nephews, Anthony Johnson, Dominic Lindsey, Anthony Moore, Jarod Porter, Kenneth Moore, Keenan Pow- ell, Jordan Grier and Ezekiel Moore; a host of aunts, cousins, extended family mem- bers and close friends.
Mr. Lionel D. Moore, affec- tionately known as “Bean,” was born on March 31, 1983 in Tampa, Florida to the parent- age of Mr. Isaiah Moore and Mrs. Elizabeth Moore. He was the youngest of nine children. Lionel attended Paul R. Whar- ton High School in Tampa, Florida.
A precious individual in- side and out, Lionel was a “free spirit” who despite his per- sonal circumstances, consis- tently wore a smile on his face and would go above and be- yond to let others know they were loved and appreciated. Li- onel also had a love for art and created many beautiful, de- tailed sketches for his family members.
There will be a visitation at Wilson Funeral Home on Sat- urday prior to the service from 1 – 2 p. m. Donations are being accepted at Wilson Funeral Home to assist with Lionel’s fu- neral expenses.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
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