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AME Church. Later on in life he was a member of Mount Olive Missionary Baptist, First Baptist Church of Progress Vil- lage, and Brown Memorial Church of God in Christ, where he was a devoted usher.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, Ernest and Dorothy Braxton; brothers, Ernest Stubbs, Earl Hobbs, Ed- ward Miller, Jr. and sister, Maybel Lanier.
Weston was a devoted hus- band, father and grandfather who will be dearly missed. His loving memories will forever be cherished by: his loving wife, Jacquelyn Braxton; children, Ericka Soumare (Mohamed), Lisa Braxton and Weston Brax- ton (Jennifer); grandchildren, Ousmane Soumare, Ami Soumare, Hassan Soumare, Ja’nice Braxton, Sierra Brax- ton, Weston Braxton, III; brothers, Ernest Braxton, Jr. (Gail), Jerome Mcray (Tanda); sisters, Christine Gardner, Glo- ria Daniels (Norvell), Rene Tay- lor (Charles) Gwennette Mcray, Emma Legree (Ronnie); brother-in- law, Rufus Lanier; sister-in-law, Hollis Hobbs; and a host of loving family and friends.
There will be a viewing on Fri- day, October 5, 2018 at The Center For Manifestation, 6 – 7 p. m., with reflections from 7 – 8p. m.
Friends are asked to assem- ble at the church on Saturday at approximately 10:45 a. m.
Davis and Davis Funeral Services "Serving Each Family
As Our Own"
5730 15th Avenue South Gulfport, FL 33707 Telephone: 727-345-4444 www.davisanddavisfuener- alservices.com
WILSON
DAVIS AND DAVIS
MRS. ETHEL E. ‘MIRA’ HENRY
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Ethel E. “Mira” Henry, who passed on September 28, 2018, after a lengthy illness, will be held on Saturday, October 6, 2018, at 2 p. m. at New Bethel Progressive Missionary Baptist Church, 3011 E. North Bay Street, Tampa, Florida, Pastor Reginal T. Webb, with Pastor Antonio Hawkins of Exciting Faith Alive Church, officiating. Interment will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Park Ceme- tery.
Mrs. Henry was preceded in death by her parents, Perry Fil- more and Florence B. Williams.
She leaves to cherish precious memories with husband, Ray- field Henry, Sr.; children, Tanya (James) Hardge, John Brooks, Jr., Christopher Brooks, Rayfield Henry, Jr., also her caregiver Alicia Henry (Thomas), Chris Henry, Tonya Brooks and Charlie Hudson; grandchildren, Kimberly Brooks, Ronald Barton, John Brooks, Tameka Thomas, Crys- tal Brooks, Raydequan Henry, Mallory Mimmenger, Sonya Brooks, Mikel Brooks, Barbara Davis, Zack Brooks, Javon Brooks, Javaris Brooks, Justin Henry, Jamie Hardge, Preston Lawrence, Deeniva Brooks and Jermaine Williams; a host of other grandchildren and great grandchildren; siblings, Leroy Filmore, Sr. (Patricia), Cleve-
land Filmore
Pearlethea Reese,
Williams, Ronald (Sherette), Victoria Filmore, Terry Spencer and other rela- tives and friends.
Mrs. Ethel E. “Mira” Henry was born on March 27, 1948 to the parentage of Perry Filmore and Florence B. Williams in Tampa, Florida. Mrs. Henry at- tended the local school of Hills- borough County. She was a Cook at a local Juvenile Center in Tampa, for twenty plus years.
In her earlier years she worked at the Turf for Mr. Frankie. Mira, had such a way with people and anyone that she came in contact with loved her glorious bright smile and bub- bly personality.
Family and friends used to line up on Sundays to get a plate from Mira’s kitchen. Mira loved to cook and offer people a plate. When Mira was in her prime years she loved catering social events and the annual Christ- mas party for a local judge and his family.
Mira will be greatly missed by so many people who hold won- derful memories of her in their hearts.
There will be a viewing on Fri- day, October 5, 2018 from 5 – 8 p. m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida 33605.
Friends are asked to assemble at the church on Saturday at ap- proximately 1:45 p.m. for the service.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
(Essie), Chandra Filmore
MRS. BLOSSIE BELL LIVINGSTON
Homegoing Service for Mrs. Blossie Bell Livingston, who de- parted this life Tuesday, Sep- tember 25, 2018, will be held Saturday, October 6, 2018, at 1 p. m. at First Baptist Church Of West Tampa, 1302 N. Willow Ave., Tampa, FL 33607, with Rev. Dr. Rayford Harper offici- ating. Interment will be at the Florida National Cemetery. Bushnell, FL.
Mrs. Blossie Bell Livingston was a native of Houston County, Georgia. She was born June 25, 1943, to the union of Lincoln and Anna Hayward. “Gran,” as she was affectionately referred to, was the youngest of 18 chil- dren.
Blossie worked with the Early Childhood Centers of Hillsborough County. She was a dedicated member of First Bap- tist Church of West Tampa for over 10 years. Mrs. Livingston took great pride in faithfully serving on the Usher Board. She will be fondly remembered for her strong faith in God, com- mitment to family and Sunday dinners. Those who knew and loved her will affectionately re- member her illuminating smile, grace, strength and gentle per- sonality.
Blossie was preceded in death by: her parents, Lincoln and Anna Hayward; her daugh- ter, Veronica R. Hayward and her devoted husband of 12 years, Sammie Lewis Liv- ingston.
She leaves to cherish memo- ries of her with one son, Sylvester Hayward; five daugh- ters, Barbara Bass, Debra Hig- don, Tynia Thomas (Charles), Angelia Thomas (Walter) and Juanita Singleton (Clinton);
stepchildren, Pennie (Wayne), Faith
(Melvin), Carolyn
(Alvin) and Felicia Harris; one special niece, who is much like her daughter, Harriette Farmer; her loving grandchil- dren, great grandchildren, many sisters and brothers, nieces, nephews and cousins one special godsister, Ruthie Neal; goddaughters, Helen Neal-Ali, Venice Fisher-Cuffie, Dustin Azpeitia, Wanda Spain and Jane Mitchell; close and special friends, members of her church family and countless children she has touched and cared for, for many years.
There will be a viewing on Friday October 5, 2018 at Wil- son Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida 33605 from 5 p. m. – 8 p. m.
Friends are asked to assemble at the church on Saturday at ap- proximately 12:45 p. m. for the service.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
Westt Varnes Hadley
MS. AUDREY LEE BRIGHT JACKSON
A Celebration Service for Ms. Audrey Lee Bright Jackson, who passed away on September 25, 2018 will be held on Satur- day, October 6, 2018 at 2 p. m., at Triumph the Church of God in Christ, 2617 East 24th Avenue, Tampa, FL, Elder Joseph Gloster, Pastor/Eulogist, with Elder Willie Williams officiat- ing. Interment will follow in Or- ange Hill Cemetery.
Ms. Audrey Lee Bright- Jackson (Aulay) was born in Tampa, Florida to the parent- age of Nathaniel and Annie Bright on January 11, 1939. Ms. Jackson resided in Tampa al- most all of her life. Until her health failed, Audrey was very active and enjoyed life, but there was nothing she loved more than serving the Lord.
She was preceded in death by: her father, Nathaniel Bright; mother, Annie Bright; grandmother, Georgia Cole- man; uncles, George and Leon Coleman; aunt, Susie Bass; sis- ters, Vivian Scott and Ruby Mitchell; son, Kenneth Watson; granddaughter, Lenora Bright; nephews, Carl Robinson and Anthony Troutman.
Ms. Audrey Jackson leaves to cherish loving memories with: her sons, Leonard Bright (Wanda), Don Tukes and Willie Jackson, Jr. (Barbara); daugh- ter, Willette Jackson; grand- children, Leonard Bright, Jr., Leon Bright, Lenette Bright- Scott, Leneshia Bright-Mare, Leo Bright, SaraLynn Watson, ReVeé Bright-Jackson, Tasha Rogers, Shamar Jackson, Al- gernon Bullock, Shinaa Jack- son, Antonio Wilson, Cartees Dennis-Jackson, Rodneisha Brown, Naikia Jackson, Joshua Jackson and Cassandra Jack- son; brother, Melvin Doyle; sis- ter, Gwendolyn Triplett; nieces, Diann Thomas, Deann Thomas, Tonia Bright, Violet Mathis, Tina Doyle, Keisha Brown, Jul- liette Jackson, Talanya Jack- son; nephews, Jimmie Jackson, Jr. and Martin Jackson; a host of other special relatives and friends.
There will be viewing on Fri- day, October 5, 2018 from 5 – 8 p. m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida 33605.
Friends are asked to assem- ble at the church at approxi- mately 1:45 p. m. Saturday for the service.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
REMEMBERING OUR ANGEL
ALTHEA B. BYNNOM 8/21/1931 --- 10/5/2016
Two years have passed since that sad day, when God called our loved one away. It was His will, but in our hearts, she liveth still.
Her memories we shall always keep while she continues to sleep. There’s an empty space where you used to lay and an ache in our heats that won’t go away.
Your Family.
MR. WESTON BRAXTON, SR.
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Weston Braxton, Sr., who passed on September 30, 2108, will be held on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 11 a. m. at The Center For Manifestation, 3102 E. Lake Avenue, Tampa, Florida, Rev. Rodney Norton officiating.
Mr. Weston Braxton, Sr., was a resident of Tampa, Florida, for over 50 years. He was educated through the pub- lic schools of Hillsborough County. Weston graduated from Robinson High School in 1978. He worked at the Airport Revolving Restaurant and at the ship yard.
Weston went on to start a career with Hillsborough County Public Works, where was employed for 30 years. He also worked for the Supervisor of Elections at the polls as a Su- pervisor of clerks for over 12 years.
Weston loved God, his wife and his family with unprece- dented passion. At an early age he professed his faith in Christ and attended Allen Temple
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