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AIKENS
MS. NICOLE LEVETTE WALKER
A Homegoing Celebration for Ms. Nicole Walker of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021, will be held on Saturday, July 3rd, 10 a. m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. The interment will be held in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Ms. Nicole Levette Walker was born April 27, 1971 in Tampa, Florida. She attended the schools of Hillsborough County.
She was preceded in death by: her mother, Alice Walker Al- varez; father, James Simmons; sisters, Monica Alvarez and Katherine Moss Henry; nephew, Angel Alvarez; son, Monte “Munchie” Irving; goddaughter, Tericka Hamilton; and uncle, Willie C. Walker.
She leaves to cherish her lov- ing memories: sons, Gary Walker and Corey Richardson; daughters, Lendria Vernon and Sedericka Weeks; grandchil- dren, Kymorra, Qualei, Kylie, Jaleia, Jahmari, Julius, Jimmel, Ga’Lyani, Ga’Riyah, Garrion, Gary, Jr., Zion, Garianna, Mya, Baby Linda, Rose, Lay-Lay, Nyla, Keke, and Ja’Mir; brothers, Gary Walker (Shylonda), Robert Walker, and Ralston Edman (Katana); aunt, Carrie Burston; nieces, Jasmine, Anaya, Michele, Rayla, and Imani; nephews, Robert, Jr., Raekwon, Gary, Jr., and Kairo; cousins, Pamela Cannon and Michael Walker; goddaughter, Lamyjah Baldwin; best friends, Kimber- lee Jones and Varonte Bradley; friends, Trina Oliver, Mischa Childs, and Dorothy Williams; special friend, Carmen Parker; and a host of great cousins and extended family and friends.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, July2nd from4to8p.m.The family and friends are asked to meet at the chapel on Saturday for the service. We are following the CDC guidelines.
“Aikens Funeral Home”
MR. STEVEN GILBERT CASELLAS
Steven Gilbert Casellas passed away on June 20, 2021, after a long and hard fought bat- tle with cancer.
Steve was born in Ybor City on March 9, 1966, to John G. and Yolanda (née Panier) Casel- las, both deceased.
He completed his elemen- tary education at Sacred Heart Academy and continued his ed- ucation at Hillsborough High School. He was a dedicated em- ployee serving as Manager of the family-owned business, Alvarez Dry Cleaners and Laundry, lo- cated on 7th Avenue in Ybor City.
Steve was a man of many tal- ents, but mostly, he had a bril- liant mind, quick wit and an ability to answer difficult ques- tions about almost any subject. He had a mind of his own and lived life his way. His decisions could not be deterred or swayed.
He had a heart of gold and would do anything for anyone who asked for assistance; bless- ing him with an enormous num- ber of dedicated friends from all walks of life. He loved his fam- ily, but was especially devoted to and proud of his children.
Steve leaves behind: his daughter, Elizabeth Victoria Casellas (Jerry); son, Javon Casellas; daughter, Alexia Casel- las; two grandsons, Jerry Pagan, Javon Casellas, Jr.; brother, Gilbert Casellas (Ada) of Chevy Chase, Maryland; sister, Belinda Casellas-Allen (Emilio, de- ceased); sister, Victoria Casellas Rowland (David) of Franklin, NC; nephew, Jason Gilbert Allen (Kimberly); nieces, Maria Elena “Mimi” Allen, Marisa Casellas- Barnes (George), their families; and a tremendously large family of loving cousins.
A funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, July 3, 2021, at Blount & Curry Funeral Home at Garden of Memories. Inter- ment to follow in Garden of Memories Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Friday from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home.
HARMON
MRS. NEDIE MAE BROWN-CRAWFORD
Celebration of Life Service for Mrs. Nedie Mae Brown- Crawford, who passed away June 16, will be held 11 A. M., Saturday, July 3, 2021, at Heaven Destiny Assembly, 4104 E. Ellicott St., Tampa, FL 33610, with Pastor Tom Jones, Sr., Pastor, Apostle Tony Woods, Eulogist and Pastor Sherena Woods, Officiating. Interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park.
Nedie was born February 28, 1944, in Brooksville, FL to the late Willie and Marie Hous- ton-Brown. The family relo- cated to Tampa, where Nedie attended public school. Over the years Nedie worked as a C. N. A. for various health facili- ties.
Nedie was preceded in death by: her husband, Luther Crawford; two sisters, Rebecca Brown-Crawford and Janie Chairs; brother-in-law, Roo- sevelt Crawford; two nephews, Roosevelt Crawford, Jr. and Franklin Woods; two nieces, Latanza Statan and Kayla Cod-
ner.Nedie leaves to cherish pre- cious memories to: 1 sister, Pas- tor Bertha Young (Prophet); 1 brother, Sylvester Brown (Doris); 1 brother-in-law, John Crawford (Mary), Jacksonville, FL; nephews: Willie Brown, William Crawford, Joseph Crawford, Darrall Crawford, Adrian Crawford, Ronald Brown, Apostle Tony Woods (Sherena), Clarence Crawford (Florence), Anthony Brown and Sylvester Brown, Jr.; nieces: Mary Crawford-Ware (Trent), Patricia Crawford, Rena Craw- ford, Peggy Crawford, Linda Crawford, Gwendolyn Carlyle (Leroy), Demetria Williams, Andrea Williams, Renita Williams, Celest Brown, Sonia Crawford-Brinkley (Kenny) and Gail Crawford (Brian); and a host of other great nieces and nephews; special friend, Kenny Jacob; a special cousin, James Richardson (Angie) and a host of other family members.
Visitation will be at Harmon Funeral Home Friday from 5 to 7 P. M. Family and friends are asked to meet at the Church at 10:45 A. M.
Masks and social distancing according to CDC guidelines are required, we appreciate your cooperation.
A Harmon Burial
HOLMES
MOTHER GLADYS BIRKETT
Mother Gladys Birkett was born June 26, 1933, to proud parents, Mr. Titus and Mrs. Eliz- abeth Leonard, in Monticello, Florida. Mother Gladys Birkett was a dedicated mother of Greater Friendship Baptist Church for 24 years in Mt. Ver- non, NY. She later became a member of New Greater Friend- ship Missionary Baptist Church in Tampa, FL for 26 years.
Mother Gladys Birkett worked at New Rochelle Hospi- tal, where she was a supervisor in charge of the linen dept. She retired in 1995 and returned to Florida, where she and her hus- band, Gordon Birkett lived until her transition. She transitioned to her Heavenly Home on June 20, 2021.
She was preceded in death by: her sisters, Mrs. Rebecca Rice, Mrs. Lorine McDaniel; and brothers, Mr. Theodore and Titus Leonard, Jr.
Mother Gladys leaves to cherish her memory: her hus- band, Gordon Birkett; three daughters, Willie Mae Anderson (Major), Haines City, FL, Earline Graham, Tampa, FL, and Tracy Mathis, Long Island, NY; a son Earl Graham (Margaret), Hopewell Jct., NY; a sister, Mat- tie Murray (Madison), Tampa, FL; 13 grandchildren; 22 great- grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family members; and an extremely long list of longtime friends — please be assured that we love and ap- preciate you all.
Visitation for Mother Birkett will be on Friday, July 2, 2021, 5 p. m.-8 p. m., at the New Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 2335 E. Emma St., Tampa, FL.
Funeral services will be on Saturday, 1 hour before noon, also at the church. Her final rest- ing place will be Garden of Mem- ories, Tampa, FL.
Services entrusted to Holmes Funeral Directors, Haines City, FL.
JACKSON
MS. BELINDA EUNICE WILSON
A Celebration of Life Memo- rial Service for Ms. Belinda Wil- son, who was called home on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, will be held Saturday, July 3, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at Life In Christ Com- munity Church, 9706 N. 26th St. Tampa, FL 33612, Pastor Arthur Randall, Officiating, Apostle Darnell Wilson, Sr. Eulogist.
Ms. Belinda Wilson was born on February 8, 1968, in Tampa, FL, and raised in Seffner, FL. Her parents are James Earnest Wilson and Frances Eugene Varnes.
Belinda attended Armwood High School and had been work- ing in the childcare field for over 20 years. Belinda was a unique and caring individual who touched the lives of all who knew her. She met her common- law husband, James Earl En- gram, in 1985 and raised 3 loving children. Belinda was to- tally dedicated to her children in all aspects of their lives.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, James and Frances Wilson.
She was survived by: her common-law spouse, James En- gram; children, Curtis Walsh (Jamyia), Michael Wilson (San- dra Langlais), Charles Wilson (Shantel Nix), Tasha Engram, James Engram, Jr., and Shawney Engram; grandchil- dren, Tashad Mann, Taniyah Sherman, Ariyanna Walsh, Ja’van Walsh, Ciara Walsh, Chlo’e Walsh, Jayda Walsh, Harmoni Walsh, Cayden Walsh, Antwon Wilson, Alayah Wilson, Adam Wilson, Jayce Wilson, Nevaeah Wilson, and Loyal Wil- son; brothers, Apostle Darnell Wilson, Sr., (Doris), Robert Wil- son, and James Wilson; aunts, Nancy Varnes Kirkland and Pa- tricia Varnes; uncles, Henry Wilson, and Melvin Varnes.
A host of sorrowing nieces, nephews, cousins, other rela- tives, friends and a special thank you to her Angel, Gail An- derson.
Viewing will be on Saturday, July 3rd, from 10:00-11:00 a.m. The Memorial Service will be held Saturday July 3, 2021, at Life In Christ Community Church, Family and Friends are asked to assemble at the Church, 10:45 a.m. on Saturday July 3, 2021, for the Service.
Please follow the CDC guide- lines. Masks are required.
Funeral Arrangements is Entrusted to Jackson Funeral Home.
GARDEN OF MEMORIES
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