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Funerals/Memoriam
AIKENS
MR. ULYESSES HUDGE, JR.
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Ulyesses Hudge, Jr. of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2020, will be held on Saturday, March 7th, 11 a. m. at Peace Progressive M. B. Church, 2607 E. 24th Avenue, Pas- tor, Bishop Sylvester Robinson, officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Ulyesses was born in Camilla, Georgia to the late Lee Hudge and Alice Willingham. He came to Tampa at the age of 2 and at- tended the public schools of Hills- borough County. He worked for Kash N’ Karry (Sweetbay) for 45 years as a meat cutter and as an umpire and coach for several years at Belmont Heights Little League. Ulyesses departed this earth with his family by his side.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, Clayton and Alice Fos- ter; 2 brothers, Stanly Foster and Anthony Foster.
He leaves to cherish his fond and loving memories with: his beloved wife, Joyce Ann Hudge; daughters, Vislia Williams (Kevin) and Vaunita Matthews (Micheal); 6 grandchildren, Christopher Hudge, Aurielle Sim- mons, Kevin Williams, Jr., Keyvia Williams (Lee), Destiny Harris (Antron) and Million Matthew; 6 great grandchildren, Christopher Hudge, Jr., Roniya Dixon, Ronnell Dixon, Markeyia Goodson, Marycia Goodson and Skylar Purgear; 3 brothers, Charles Fos- ter, Clayton Foster, Jr. (Lida) and Milton Foster; sisters, Eunice White (Ricky) and Ann Foster; 3 brothers-in-law, Ralph Timmons, Samuel Timmons and Ricky Tim- mons (Lisa); 3 sisters-in-law, Mat- tie McPherson (Samuel), Leathia Johnson (Bobby) and Carolyn Lee; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family mem- bers and friends.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, March 6th from 5 to 7 p. m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
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MRS. PATRICIA ANN SANDERS WILLIAMS (‘PATTY’)
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Patricia Ann Sanders Williams (“Patty”) of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Mon- day, February 24, 2020, will be held Saturday, March 7th, 11 a. m. at Brown Memorial COGIC, 2313 E. 27th Ave., Bishop Matthew Williams, pastor; Elder Alvin Wingfield, officiating. The inter- ment will be held in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Patricia Ann Sanders Williams was born June 19, 1953, to the late Hezekiah Sanders and Annie Snells. As a youth she held mem- bership at the Sanders Chapel COGIC under the leadership of her father and founder of Sanders Chapel. At the age of 13 she learned how to play the organ at a local church. Transitioning into her adulthood, she joined the then Brown Temple COGIC, under the leadership of Elder W. W. Gilyard, where she played for the youth choir and for the Greater Choir Union #3 in Tampa, where she met her husband, Bro. Willie Williams.
In 2003, she started playing for the Agape Ministries COGIC under the leadership of Pastor Alvin Wingfield until her demise. She was educated in the school system of Hillsborough County attending Howard W. Blake High School and graduating from Hillsborough High School. She decided to further her education by attending H. C. C. She worked at various daycares in Tampa and later moved to operate school buses for the school system of Hillsborough County and retir- ing after 14 years.
She was preceded in death by: her 4 sisters, Kathy, Sandra, Betty and Gail; and 1 brother, James Sanders.
She leaves to cherish her pre- cious memories with: her husband, Elder Willie J. Williams; son, Elex Omar Williams; daughter, Dayna M. Williams; randdaughter, Danae R. Allen; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends that will truly miss her.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, March6th,from5to7p.m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Sat- urday for the service.
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MRS. MAUREEN L. HARRIS
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Maureen L. Harris of Tampa, who passed away on Monday, March 2, 2020, will be held on Saturday, March 7th, 2 p. m. at New Mt. Zion M. B. Church, 2511 E. Columbus Dr., Rev. Larry Roundtree, II, pastor, officiating.
Maureen Harris was born May 26, 1927 to the parentage of the late Mr. Ben and Ollie Harris in Marianna, FL. She was the old- est of their five children. Mau- reen was always a loving and caring woman.
She served in customer serv- ice as a salesclerk at Burdines, church finance secretary, and community advocate at One Stop, helping people in the community find jobs, housing, and food. Lastly, she served 43 years as a Registered Scrub Technician, working in hospital operating rooms. Her working spirit did not let retirement slow her down. She continued to serve as a vol- unteer in the community and church. Maureen grew up in the church and served the Lord within each church home she was a member of during her early travels. Prior to her residing in Tampa Healthcare and Rehabili- tation Center, Maureen was a faithful member of Peace Baptist Church in Tampa, FL.
Maureen was preceded in death by: her former spouse, Frank Andrews; daughter, Cheryl Jackson; and brothers, John Harris and Charlie Harris; grandchildren, Kimberly Jack- son, Christopher Jackson and Shelton Jackson.
She leaves to cherish her lov- ing memory: her sisters, Mrs. Elouise Patrick and Dr. Irene H. Johnson; her sons, Duncan An- drews, Daryl Andrews, and Patrick Andrews, Sr. and daugh- ter-in-law, Robyn Andrews; her grandchildren, Joi Sutton (Shawn), LaTasha Raymond, Duncan Andrews (Markeisha), Patrick Andrews, Jr., Roshonda Royster (John), Precious An- drews, Trevonti Andrews, and Larvonti Andrews; great-grand- children, Deondre Andrews, Dennard Crawford, Duncan An- drews, Jr., Destiny Andrews, Da’Myah Andrews, Shon Sutton, John Royster, III, and Arya An- drews. Maureen also leaves be- hind great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and sorrowing friends.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, March 6th, from 5 to 7 p. m. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6 p. m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
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GUDES
MRS. GRACIE C. ANGLIN
On Wednesday, February 26th, a Queen transitioned into eternal peace. Funeral Services for Mrs. Gracie C. Anglin, will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at 12:30 p.m., at Friendship Mis- sionary Baptist Church, 3201 E. Lake Avenue, Tampa, FL 33610, Pastor H. L. Daniels; Rev. Ricky Pierce, officiating.
Mrs. Gracie C. Anglin was born September 5, 1935, in Tampa, FL. She was the wife of the late Rev. Moses Anglin. The two of them started New Mount Silla Missionary Baptist Church at Potter Elementary School, in August 1978, then transitioned to purchase the land off 32nd Av- enue, in Grant Park.
Mrs. Gracie Anglin leaves be- hind: 2 sisters, Doris Williams, and Mary Lundy (Orlando), 3 children, Pamela (Leon), Diana, and Anthony (Tracey); 2 grand- children, MaShonda and Ante- nea; 3 great grandchildren, Asia, Brandonn, and Chanel; and 1 great, great grandchild, Alena. Gracie leaves behind a host of nieces and nephews.
Gracie Anglin’s wake will be held at Bright And Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, 1805 N. Albany Avenue, Tampa, FL 33607, Pastor Pierce, on March 6, 2020, at 6 p.m.
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MS. SHARON G. JOHNSON
A Homegoing Celebration for Ms. Sharon G. Johnson, who passed away on February 22, 2020, will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at 10 a.m., at Ex- citing Faith Alive Church, 5705 E. 32nd Avenue, Tampa, FL 33619, with Pastor Alicia Garvey officiating. Interment will fol- low in Rose Hill Cemetery, 4406 E. Chelsea Street, Tampa, FL 33610.
Ms. Sharon Johnson was born on June 24, 1969, to Willie Mae Causey and the late Henry C. Johnson, in Eufaula, Ala- bama. Ms. Johnson was raised in Tampa, and lived here all her life.
Ms. Johnson was a Nurse. She graduated from Ultimate Medical Academy in CNA and Medical Assistant.
She loved to sing, she loved helping others, her passion was doing missionary work. She was a former member of Mt. Moriah P. B. Church.
She was granted her Angel wings on February 22, 2020.
Ms. Johnson leaves to cher- ish memories of her with: mother, Willie Mae Causey (Elizah); sister, Gloria Roberts; 2 brothers, Calvin Johnson, and Jeff Causey, Jr., (Ashley); her 5 children, Shenida Johnson (Jer- maine), Shontae Hunter (Derek) Darryl Hunter, (Lator- sha), Sheadrick Hunter, and Jacqueline Hunter; 8 grandchil- dren, Niykerriyah, Daijanae, Jermaine, Jr., Jayoni, Jeremi- yah, Journi, Dekari, Darryl, Jr., and a host of nieces, and nephews, family and friends, best friend, Ms. T.
There will be viewing on Fri- day, March 6, 2020, at Gudes Funeral Home, 4050 E. Hills- borough Avenue, Tampa, FL 33610, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Friends are asked to assem- ble at Exciting Faith Alive Church, 5705 E. 32nd Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33619, on Saturday at 10 a.m., for the service.
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HAPPY HEAVENLY BIRTHDAY
IRENE DENNARD HARRIS 3-6-1934 — 8-18-2019
Happy Heavenly Brithday to our mother, whom we love and miss so much on this first birthday without you.
Love, Casanthia “Cookie” Mingo, Michelle “Shakey” Pe- terson, Michael and Freddie Dennard; sister, Louise Den- nard; grands, great grands, and family.
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