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WILSON
SISTER CARRIE MENTHA GREENE
A Graveside Service will be held for Sister Carrie Mentha Greene on Saturday, October 24th, 2020 at 10 a. m. at Rest Haven Memorial Park Ceme- tery, 4615 E. Hanna Avenue, Tampa, Florida, with Rev. Dr. Bartholomew Banks, officiat- ing.
Sister Carrie Mentha Greene was born on September 10, 1922. She was a native of Hillsborough County, daughter of Mr. Raymond and Julia Greene. She was the first of five siblings. Sister Greene attended the schools of Hillsborough County and was a resident of Tampa, Florida.
She worked in various jobs but, retired as a Head Start teacher after tenure of 18 years. Ms. Greene enjoyed working with pre-school children and getting them off to a great start in life. She accepted Christ at an early age, under the Pastor, the late Rev. J. B. Lake, First Baptist Church of W. Tampa.
In 1949, she joined St. John Progressive Missionary Baptist Church and was a member of the #1 Choir and the Pastor’s Aide Board. One of the most fa- vorite things Sister Greene loved to do, was to recite poems. Sister Carrie Mentha Greene went home to her Savior on October 18, 2020.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, Raymond and Julia Greene; two sisters, Jen- nel Greene and Beatrice Tabor; son, Ronald Greene and grand- daughter, Misty Greene.
Sister Greene leaves to cher- ish memories with: one brother, James D. Greene of Hempstead, NY; one sister, Dorothy Sneed of Tampa, Florida; one granddaughter, Monica (Leon) Johnson; two great granddaughters, Brittany Goodloe Durham and Brianna Johnson; one great-great grandson, Roman Durham; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
There will be a viewing on Friday, October 23, 2020, at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida, from3–8p.m. Duetothecur- rent CDC restrictions, we are asking that you use the visita- tion as an opportunity to pay your final respects. For your convenience and safety, we have extended our visitation hours.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
DWIGHT
MRS. DELORIS WRIGHT
Mrs. Deloris Hammond Wright, 79, entered eternal rest on October 13, 2020 in Millen, Geor- gia.
The Tampa, Florida native graduated from Blake High School and Gibbs Junior College in Tampa. She continued her edu- cation, graduating from Delaware State College and University of Illinois, with a Master’s Degree in Psychology. She worked as a Counselor at Ben Eielson High School in Alaska and Delaware State College.
Mrs. Wright was active in so- cial and civic communities. She was a member of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, The Love and Charity Club of Cheyenne, Wyoming and The Jolly 12 Club of Millen, GA.
Survivors include her hus- band, Thomas Wright, Jr. (Millen, GA); two daughters: Shonna D. Wright (Cheyenne, WY) and Alethea D. Wright (Seattle, WA); brothers: Douglas Hammond of Austria, and Tyrone Hammond (Tampa, FL); sisters: Vivian and Marcia (Tampa, FL); a host of other loving family and friends.
Graveside services will be 1 p. m., Thursday, October 29, 2020 at Westside Cemetery (White Oak Road) – Millen, GA.
Dwight’s Funeral Home •326 Old Waynesboro Road • Millen, GA 30442 • 478-982-1667
FAMILY NOTICE
MS. UZEALA (SUE) FERRELL
A Celebration of Life will be held October 24, 2020, for Ms. Uzeala (Sue) Ferrell, of Tampa, who transitioned on October 5, 2020.
Pastor Jerry Couzens, of Breaking The Chains Outreach Ministries, officiating.
Sue was born January 11, 1961, in Donalsonville, GA, and moved to Tampa at an early age.
Sue enjoyed cooking deli- cious meals and serving them to family and friends, which began her ministry.
Sue was preceded in death by: her mother, Mrs. Mira Williams.
She leaves to cherish her memory: husband, Grady E. Fer- rell, III; 1 son, Rashard Clark (Toya); 1 stepson, Kerry Ferrell; 1 stepdaughter, Nekia Akwety; 2 sisters, Annie Brady and Shirley Williams; 1 brother, Charles Williams, Sr., (Lona); adored nephew, Charles Williams, III; 4 granddaugters, special sister-in- law, Shemecka Russ; special cousin, Patricia Stillings; god- mother, Gloria Graham Flournoy; and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
CARD OF THANKS
FROM MARK CHRISTOPHER HEPBURN Sisters, Brothers, Children, Uncle, Aunts, Cousins, Hepburns, Collins, Taylors, Baileys And Lesters Families
Smile was contagious,
“CHAMP”
His personality was unique, His giving nature was special, He loved unconditionally.
He cared for his parents, Howard and Leora (Leola) with a sense of responsibility that was one of a kind.
He loved his children, Mark, Jr., Darryl, Ashley, Marjorie, Shon- danette, Yashica and Amad Hepburn.
We ALL love Champ! We ALL miss Champ!
We thank each of you for all you did for Mark and the family dur- ing his extended illness – Mt. Pleasant MB Church and Rev. Dr. C. T. Kirkland, Dr. Felder and Stephanie, Robbie, PA Love, Jerilyn, Leo, Sara, LeTroy, Debra, Karen, Sarah, Dorothy, Jamie, KiKi and Faith Home Care; and until his subsequent transition to be with the LORD. Each of you are special to our family!
Carolyn Hepburn Collins (Norris), Malcolm Hepburn (Angel), Debra Taylor Bailey, Matthew Darryl Hepburn (Carolyn), Aunt The- ora Lester and Mark’s loving children.
BIRTHDAY MEMORIAM
WANDA SIMPSON KNIGHT 10/22/1952 – 04/8/2019
Happy Heavenly Birthday! We miss you more than words can express. You will always live in our hearts.
Love, Wilbur and Naomi Simpson and family.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR DAD
MR. CHARLIE MADDOX October 16th
A special Happy Heavenly Birthday to one that meant the world to us. We love and miss you, Daddy.
The Maddox Family.
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