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Funerals/Memoriams
WILSON
MRS. SHARON DENISE PHILON
Home going service for Mrs. Sharon Denise Philon, who passed away on February 28, 2017, will be held on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at 11 a. m. at Grace Mary Missionary Baptist Church, 3901 N. 37th Street, Tampa, FL, Pastor James Reed, Jr., with Pastor Paul M. Buster of New Macedonia M. B. Church, officiating and Rev. James E. Anderson, Associate Pastor of Olivet Baptist Church, Austin, TX, Eulogist. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Me- morial Cemetery.
She was preceded in death by: her father, James Anderson; brothers, Donald and Harold Anderson.
Mrs. Philon leaves to cherish fond memories with: a very lov- ing husband, Henry Philon, Sr.; children, Henry L. Philon, Jr. (Phan), James L. Philon, Sr. (Aileen), Michael D. Philon (Evelyn) and Shawniqua S. Philon (Antolia); grandchil- dren, Lashaunda Philon, De- Vauntay Philon, Pyper-Payge Philon, Jordan Avelez, James L. Philon, Ja’Lihja L. Philon, Jasileen L. Philon, Jeramyha L. Philon, Shamari A. Martin, Ashten L. Martin, Shaleiyah A. Philon, Success Philon, Celebrity Philon, Achieva Philon, Entrepreneur Philon; a loving mother, Louise Ander- son; siblings, Carlton McWhite (Susie), James E. Anderson (Sandra), James L. Anderson, Barbara Harrison (Jonathan), Carolyn Anderson-Brown (Andre), Rena Jones (Tom- mie), Linda G. Moore (Albert); sister-in-law, Glenda Ander- son; goddaughter, Angela Reed; close friend, Charlene Halland; a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Mrs. Sharon D. Philon was born in Tampa on May 28, 1962, the last of six children, to the parentage of Louise and James Anderson. She was edu- cated in the Hillsborough County School System. Sharon gave her life to Christ and was baptized at New Macedonia M. B. Church at an early age. She later in life baptized again at Mt. Pleasant M. B. Church.
She married her high school sweetheart, Henry Philon, Sr. and to this union God gave them four children. Mrs. Philon received an Elec- tronics Degree from Erwin Technical School and went on to become the only unionized female Electrician in Central Florida.
There will be viewing at New Macedonia M. B. Church, 3402 Deleuil Avenue, Tampa (33610), from 5-8 p. m. Friday,
March 10, 2017 and the family will receive friends from 7-8 p. m. Friends are asked to assem- ble at the church (Grace Mary M. B. Church) at approximately 10:45 a. m. for the service Satur- day.
“A Wilson Service”
MS. ELOISE PIMIENTA
Homegoing celebration for Ms. Eloise Pimienta, who slipped away on February 27, 2017, will be held on Saturday, March 11, 2017at2p.m.atSt.LukeA.M. E. Church, 2709 N. 25th Street, Tampa, FL with Rev. Kirk Bogen, officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Ms. Pimienta was preceded in death by: her parents, Joseph and Delia Pimienta; siblings, Joseph Hosea Pimiento, Amer- ica Banks and Albert “Abbie” Pimiento.
She leaves to cherish memo- ries of her with: children, Rudolph Pimienta of Portsmouth, VA, Carolyn Pimienta-Thompson (McKin- ley), Tampa, Patricia Pimienta- Franklin (Richard) of Charlotte, NC, Kenneth Pimienta, Larry Pimienta (April), Jackie Pimienta-Brice, Alvin Pimienta, Vanessa Bowser, Alethia White (Willie) all of Portsmouth, VA; a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren; brother, Lewis “Buddy Boy” Pimienta and wife, Hazel, Miami, FL; a host of nephews, including Joseph “Sonny Boy” Pimienta, Alvin Pimiento and Calvin “Brother” Pimiento, who she nurtured and cared for, nieces, cousins.
During her life she considered no sweeter, kinder and hos- pitable friends than Doretha Pi- mento, Dora Smith-Pimento and Alma Pimento-Hayes. Ms. Pimienta is survived by other relatives and friends.
Ms. Eloise Pimienta was the 4th child born on July 24, 1929 in Tampa, to the parentage of Joseph and Delia Pimienta. She received her formal education and skills of development from Hillsborough County Public Schools. Eloise’s Christian jour- ney began at St. Luke A. M. E. Church, as did every other mem- ber of the Pimienta household since the mid 1930’s.
In her early twenties she moved to Portsmouth, VA, to be with her brothers and sisters. Ms. Pimienta resided there for more than 60 years. Her Chris- tian walk continued at Sanctuary of Hope in Portsmouth, VA, under the pastoral leadership of Rev. Frank Allen.
Before she started her own family she nurtured and cared for her nephews and brother. She later raised a family of 4 sons and 5 daughters. There will be a viewing on Friday from 5 – 8 p. m. with the family present to receive friends from 5 – 6 p. m. at Wilson Funeral Home.
Friends are asked to assemble at the church at approximately 1:45 p. m. Saturday for the service.
“A Wilson Service”
DEACONESS JOYCE WILLIAMS REDDISH
Homegoing celebration for Deaconess Joyce Williams Reddish will be held on Satur- day, March 11, 2017 at 2 p. m. at St. Mark M. B. Church, 7221 S. Sherrill Street, Port Tampa, with Elder Corregio Reaves, of- ficiating. Entombment will fol- low in Garden of Memories Cemetery.
Deaconess Reddish was preceded in Glory by: her par- ents, Deaconess Hattie Kate McKinnis Hunter, Julius C. Williams and Noah Hunter; grandparents, George and Ella Warren McKinnis; all maternal aunts and uncles and their hus- bands and wives.
Cherishing memories of her are: her devoted and loving husband of 53 years, Deacon Tyrone W. Reddish; son, Ty Wayne Reddish (Lisa); 6 grandchildren, Ty Robert, Ter- rell, Alexus, K’yanna, Jayla and Aniyah; great grandson, Skyler Reddish; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.
Deaconess Joyce Williams Reddish was born on February 3, 1942 in Enterprise, Alabama to the parentage of Julius Williams and Hattie Kate McK- innis Hunter. She moved to Tampa at age 7. Deaconess Reddish was an employee of the International Longshore- man Association Local 1402 for 41 years. She was also affiliated with Associate Grand Matron of the State of Florida, Order of Eastern Star, Daughter of Isis, Universal Brotherhood of the Masonic Order, a Chartered member of Clerks and Secre- taries Organization, Inc., NAACP, Metropolitan Choir, Scarlet Damsels Red Hatters, a trusted Volunteer with LifePath Hospice, St. Joseph Hospital, Salvation Army, Meals on Wheels, Divine Prov- idence Food Bank, Metropoli- tan Ministry and Various Nursing Facilities
She was a faithful member of St. Mark M. B. Church for many years, where she served on the Deaconess Board.
Sister Reddish had an ex- tended illness with her heart failing; however, she continued to bounce back whenever pos- sible with a willingness to serve. On March 7, 2017, God called her home to rest in His Bosom.
There will be a viewing on Friday, March 10, 2017 from 5 – 8 p. m. at Wilson Funeral Home. Friends are asked to as- semble at the church at ap- proximately 1:45 p. m. for the service.
“A Wilson Service”
MRS. NADINE MCCLOUD WILSON
A homegoing celebration for Mrs. Nadine McCloud Wil- son of Tampa, Florida, who transitioned to glory on Mon- day, March 6, 2017, will be held on Saturday, March 11, 2017, 11 a. m. at Greater Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 1207 N. Jefferson Street, Tampa, Rev. Andre Saunders, Associate Pastor, officiating and Rev. Anthony Henry, Eu- logist. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Nadine McCloud Wilson was born on September 13, 1952, in Tampa. She attended the public schools of Hillsbor- ough County where she achieved academic excellence at Tampa Bay Technical High School. She furthered her ed- ucation at Florida A&M Uni- versity prior to starting her career with the United States Post Office. Upon retirement from the Post office, she had been employed by Soma Inti- mates Boutique until her de- parture.
As a child, Mrs. Wilson was baptized and attended St. Luke AME Church. Upon mar- riage, she joined New Salem Missionary Baptist Church. Later she and her husband joined Greater Bethel Mission- ary Church, Inc. under Rev. Oscar Johnson, Jr.
Mrs. Wilson was pre- ceded in death by: her parents, Judge and Annie Favors; her husband, Rev. Jeffery Wilson; and other loving relatives.
Mrs. Wilson is survived by: son, James Curtis Wilson; daughter, Jasmine Ann-Marie Wilson; three sisters and their spouses, five sisters-in-law and three brothers-in-law, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Visitation will be held at Wilson Funeral Home on Fri- day, March 10, 2017 from 5-8 p. m. Friends are asked to as- semble at the church on Satur- day at approximately 10:45 a.m. for the service.
“A Wilson Service”
MS. CHERON FABIAN
The all white celebration of life for Ms. Cheron Fabian, who passed away on February 27, 2017, will be held Saturday, March 11th, 2017, 2 p. m. at Gar- den of Memories Center, 4207 E. Lake Ave, Tampa, FL 33610.
Cheron grew up in Tampa, FL, but was a current resident of Clearwater. She worked at Crius Energy in Clearwater, Florida. She was a very outgoing and giv- ing person. She loved God, was always in church and loved to praise and worship. Her passion was prayer and she loved volun- teering for the prayer line with Christian Television Network.
She was four credits away from having her Master’s in Psy- chology. Her favorite pastime was sitting at the pier reading her Bible. Cheron was a wonder- ful mother, sister and friend. She was loved dearly by all who knew her and will be greatly missed.
Cheron was preceded in death by: father, Levi Scott; mother, Sarah Scott; brothers, Richard Harris, James Harris, Jr., and Anthony Holmes; nephews, Renard Brown, Jamon Smiley, and Jace Smiley.
She is survived by her chil- dren: Latreva Durant (daugh- ter), Corey Durant (son-in-law), Ross Fabian (son), Ayla, Roslynn Fabian (daughter), Temprestt Fabian (daughter), Faizion Fabian (son).
Also left to cherish her mem- ories are her: brothers, Rodney Brown, Agustus and Quintella Brown, Michael and Debra Stafford; sisters, Iverstine and Grady Williams, Sarah Brooks, Irma Harris, Aurora Holmes Hill, Comina Newsome, Alvenia and Reggie McCall; Samaryon, nephew, Agustus, Jr., nephew, Komanitha, niece, Dominique, niece, Agustasia, niece, Quincy, nephew, Myeshia, niece, Michael, I, nephew, Michael, II, nephew, Yvette, niece, Lurlene, niece, Michael-Tad, nephew, Agretta, niece, Eric, nephew, Alisa, niece, Greg, nephew, San- gria, niece, Chris, nephew, Can- dace, niece, Corey, nephew, Felecia, niece, Syrterrek, nephew, Sirbaron, nephew, Nekoma, niece, Capree, nephew, Porsche, niece, LaPorsche H.
FAMILY PLEASE WEAR ALL WHITE.
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