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looked life square in the eyes and said God will never give me more than I can handle. She was never without words and was always a generous friend that offered a word of encouragement and a listening ear. If you needed her all you had to do was call. However, she usually would just show up. She was fiercely independ- ent and found joy and comfort in church, spending time with family and friends socializing, shopping, meeting new people and trying new things, fash- ion, interior / exterior design and gardening. Mrs. Walker was larger than life, the type of person whose mold was bro- ken when God created her. Once in a lifetime, the original, often imitated, but never du- plicated. She will be missed; however, sorrow cannot dampen the absolute joy we feel that she is finally reunited with the Lord Jesus and all of her departed loved ones. Rest in peace, Mrs. Walker God’s good and faithful servant. Job well done.
Mrs. Walker is preceded in death by: husband, Mr. Clif- ford C. Walker; daughters: Bertha Lee Walker-Switzler, Vira Cogdell, Latricia Michelle Walker; Patricia Walker. Son, Anthony Walker; sisters, Leola Collins and Inez Lump- kins; and brother, Jr. Cato.
Cherished memories are left in the hearts of all who knew Mrs. Walker. She is sur- vived by: a devoted and loving daughter, Valarie Walker (Peter); son, Willie Walker; granddaughters, Camilla Low- man, Lekeshua Wynn, Andrea Hill, Tanda Lowman, Johnique Cogdell, Dur- shawnda Walker; grandsons, John Cogdell, Jr., Jerry Low- man, Jr., Duran Walker, De- shawntae Walker and Emonte Bentley; great-grands, Israel, Isabell, Isaac, Isaiah, Karla, Matthew, Zoe, Kash, Russell. Nephews: Donald McNabb, Johnny Watts, Willie Watts, Little Watts. Nieces: Silvia Lumpkins, Shannon Collins, Theresa Welch and family, Vinnie and family; extended family and cousins, Rosalind and Pamela McDuffie; Kiki and family, Sam, Jr. and fam- ily, Alberta and Sylvester Watts and family, Alvin and Mary Bunch and family, Rev. Wynn and family, John Till- man and family, the late Eu- nice Longworth and family, Mary Blake, Evon Roebuck and family, the Wade family, Ms. Rosa Mentor, the Harris family, the Kitchen family, the entire Highland M. B. Church family; and a host of cousins, special relatives and friends.
CDC guidelines and social distancing are in effect.
The remains will repose at Stone’s Memorial Funeral Par- lor from 5 to 7 p. m. Friday evening. Family and friends are asked to meet at Stone’s Funeral Parlor 1:45 p.m. for the service. The repass will fol- low interment.
“Stone’s Funeral Parlor”
WILSON
Linda Hodges, Shirley Ann An- derson, Yvonne Burns, Ethel Hayes and a host of other rela- tives and friends.
There was a viewing on Fri- day, April 23, 2021 at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida, from 3 – 8 p. m. Due to the current CDC restrictions, visitors were asked that you use the visita- tion as an opportunity to pay your final respects. For the convenience and safety, visita- tion hours had been extended.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson- funeralhome.com
the public schools of Hillsbor- ough County, and graduated from Middleton High School Class of 1967.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, Luther and Sarah Gadsden; spouse, Fran- cisco Cuesta; brother, Luther (LB) Gadsden and great granddaughter, Jahira Kirk.
Mrs. Dupree leaves to con- tinue her legacy of life and cherish memories of her with 10 children, Johnny (Rosette)
DuPree,
Kelvin
DuPree,
Ladonna DuPree (Deforest), Latoya DuPree (Chauncey), Tanika DuPree, Ayesha DuPree and Nancy Cuesta (Cedric); 28 grandchildren, Keith, Ciera (Brandon), Keiyanna, Johnny, Jr., (Diana), Mercedes, Kevina, Kelvin, Jr., Ambria, Kenneth, Jr., Kenneth G. Jr., Adrianna, DeQuandre, Joi, Kila, Takarri, Karissa, Jeiunta, Justin, Sierra, Traeonie, McKenzie, Chauncia, Olivya, Ca’Nyah, Malachi, Caleb, Caleel, Camille; 13 great, grandchil- dren; 3 brothers, Frank (Katie), Earl (Harriet) and Michael (Leathy); 2 sisters, Sarah (James) and Naomi (Johnny); a host of nieces, nephews, cousins; daughter- in-law, Edwina DuPree; brother-in-law, Henry L. DuPree, Sr.; 4 god children, Demond Edwards, Aaron Camon, Jr., Asia Camon and Connie Mosley. Special daugh- ters, Bridgette Brown, Valerie Martin, Dr. Laytecia McKin- ney and Stephanie Hinkle. God brother, Antonio Camon, Sr.; 4 special sons, Greg Law, Sean Potter, Brian Keaton and Duan Hopkins. Close friends, Minnie Jean Boyd, Barbara Edwards, Rosita Sneed, mother Hazel Tucker, Terry Brown, Geraldine Owens Miller and a host of other fam- ily and friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday April 30th, 2021 from 3- 8 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Fl. 33605. Due to the current CDC restrictions, we are asking that you use the vis- itation as an opportunity to pay your final respect. For your convenience and safety, we have extended our visita- tion hours. “FACE MASKS ARE REQUIRED.”
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeral-
home.com
Janice DuPree,
Soletha
DuPree, Kenneth DuPree,
MS. SHIRLEY ANN ARMSTRONG
Ms. Shirley Ann Arm- strong, affectionately known as “Ms. Toot,” passed on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. A Celebration of Life Service was held on Saturday, April 24th, 2021, at 11 a. m. at First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens, 4025 W. Palmetto Street, Tampa, Florida, with Rev. An- thony W. Greene, Officiating. Interment followed in Rest Haven Memorial Park Ceme- tery, 4615 E. Hanna Avenue, Tampa, Florida.
Ms. Shirley Ann Armstrong was born in Wadley, GA to the parentage of Roosevelt Arm- strong and Elizabeth Arm- strong. She was raised in Tampa, Florida. She was edu- cated in the public schools of Hillsborough County and was a graduate of King Senior High School.
Ms. Armstrong was a mem- ber of First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens until her de- mise. She loved to decorate, listen to Blues music, go shop- ping with her daughters, watch her favorite Western TV shows and spend time with her family and friends. She loved to give her family and friends nicknames that will carry on from childhood to adulthood. Ms. Armstrong re- tired from Burdines Depart- ment store after 15 years of amazing service.
After her retirement, she put all her energy into helping raise her grandchildren, who she loved dearly.
She was preceded in death by: her father, Roosevelt Arm- strong; mother, Elizabeth Armstrong, brother, Roosevelt Armstrong, Jr., and her dear- est friend, Annie Ruth Smith.
Ms. Armstrong leaves to cherish memories of her with: daughters, Angela Armstrong and Ashley Armstrong (Ezekiel), both of Tampa, Florida; grandson, Jordan Armstrong (Tiara) of Clarksville, TN; granddaugh- ter, Jari Armstrong of Talla- hassee, FL; brother, Wilbert Armstrong (Bernell) of Tampa, FL; sisters, Cynthia Armstrong, Debbie Arm- strong, both of Tampa, FL and Ida Byrd (Kevin) Newark, DE; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; goddaughter, Roniesha Hill; godsister, Renita Battle; close and dear- est friends, Delores Gaynor,
MRS. VIOLA EDITH WALKER
Homegoing Services for Mrs. Viola Edith Walker, 82, of Tampa, Florida, whom God gifted with the ultimate re- ward grated a peaceful transi- tion guided by the angels into eternal rest on Sunday, April 18th, just past noon. Services will be held Saturday, May 1st at 2 p. m. in Stone’s Memorial Funeral Parlor. The Reverend Julius L. Wynn will officiate. Interment will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Park Ceme- tery.
Mrs. Walker was a native of Tampa, FL, and was born to the late Chandler and Bertha Cato. Mrs. Walker was mar- ried to Mr. Clifford C. Walker until his demise. She was a lifelong Christian soldier in the army of the lord and a member of Highland M. B. Church for 30 plus years. She has served in various roles within the church such as the choir and usher board. Mrs. Walker was a graduate of Mid- dleton High School. After high school Mrs. Walker worked as a nurse’s aide for a number of years.
Prior to early retirement to care for growing grandchil- dren, she was employed at Sin- gleton Shrimp Company. Mrs. Walker birthed a total of 11 children; however, only 7 of the 11 survived infancy to reach adulthood. Out of the 7 adult children, 5 have pre- ceded her in death. With each dying child with the exception of two Mrs. Walker became a caregiver, working tireless to provide comfort during their time of need. Mrs. Walker has 11 grandchildren and 9 great- grands. Mrs. Walker was an active participant in the lives of all of her children and grandchildren. Example of this dedication; she took guardianship and custody to raise three grands from the time of birth to adulthood.
To know Mrs. Walker was to respect her. Her strength, relentless drive and persever- ance to all obstacles of life are the characteristics that define a legendary person. In a life sprinkled with devastating losses Mrs. Walker never pitied herself she stood tall with shoulders back and
MRS. SHIRLEY YVONNE GADSDEN ‘GITA’ DUPREE
A Homegoing Service for Mrs. Shirley Yvonne “Gita” Gadsden Dupree will be held on Saturday May 1st, 2021 at 2 p.m. at St. John Cathedral, 3401 Bishop Eddie Newkirk Way, Tampa, Fl. 33605, Senior Pastor Dwight Newkirk, Pas- tor Telecia Bell Rann, Officiat- ing with Pastor Dwayne Williams, Eulogist. The burial will follow at Garden of Mem- ories, 4207 E. Lake Avenue, Tampa, Florida, 33610.
Mrs. Shirley Yvonne Gads- den-Dupree was born to the parentage of Luther and Sarah Gadsden on Tuesday, Decem- ber 27th, 1949. She departed this earthly life on Friday, April 16th, 2021.
She was a faithful member of The Church of the Apostles under the leadership of her aunt and Founder, the late Bishop Idella Coleman Mitchell, and current Pastor Johnny M. Carter. She was a member of the Mother Board and volunteered on several committees.
Mrs. Dupree retired from the Hillsborough County School System. She attended
MISSING YOU
RONALD N. BAKER Ron Da Don February 8, 1962 –
April 25, 2016 Baby, it’s 5 years today, April 25, since the Lord called you away. It hurt so bad, and left us so sad, but we know you are in heaven with the Lord above and the others that you love.
We miss you so much and love you more. You are always in our hearts.
Love always and for- ever, Mom, brother, sister, nieces, nephews and fam- ily.
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