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Funerals/Card Of Thanks
GUDES
MS. TASHOYA ZAKIA ELLIS
A Homegoing Celebration in loving memory of Ms. Tashoya Zakia Ellis will be held at 2 p. m. Sunday, February 4, 2018, at Hyde Park United Methodist Church, 500 W. Platt Street, Tampa, FL 33606.
Viewing will be from 1-2 p. m. Sunday at the Church. Inter- ment will be held at Garden of Memories Cemetery.
Gudes Funeral Home
“A Temple Of Service” www.gudesfuneralhome.net
AIKENS
MRS. DOROTHY BELINDA JORDAN
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Dorothy Belinda Jor- dan, who passed away on Mon- day, January 22, 2018, will be held Saturday, February 3rd at 2 p. m. at New St. Peter’s Apos- tolic Church, 6429 Oran Street, Pastor Lucy Jordan, with Dea- con Steven Jordan, officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Ceme- tery.
Dorothy Belinda Jordan was born on November 1, 1952 in Tampa, Florida to the late Booker T. Jordan and Eva Mae Williams. Dorothy loved to lis- ten to music and dance.
She was preceded in death by: her parents; sons, Johnny Mae Johnson and Curtis Thomas; and one brother, Theodore Jordan.
She leaves to cherish her precious memories with: her grandchildren, Courtney Gilmore, Jasmine Johnson, Y’ceania Thomas, Oriel Blunt, Da’nae Thomas, Curtis Thomas, and Da’niya Thomas; great-grandchildren, Irvin Pre- ston and Iden Preston; broth- ers, Robert Jordan (Hazel), Arthur Jordan, Ricardo, Wayne Williams, Reginald Williams, Steve (Lucy), and Danny Jordan; sisters, Eddie Mae Jordan, Vivian Smith, Jen- nifer Williams, Emma Joyce, Marion Tindal, Donna Leisa Jordan, and Barbara Jean; un- cles, James Dennard (Debra), and Johnnie Dennard; nieces, Audrey Rogers, Kimberly Jor- dan, Theandria Jordan, Tracy Jordan, Catina Jordan, Hattie Jordan, and Lisa Jordan; nephews, William Rogers, Robert Rogers, Jr., and William Rogers, III; and a host of other nieces, nephews and cousins.
The viewing will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Fri- day, February 2nd, from 5-7 p. m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
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MRS. JIMMIE MAE DAVIS BURGESS
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Jimmie Mae Davis Burgess of Tampa, who passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2018, will be held on Satur- day, February 3rd, 2:30 p. m. at New Mt. Zion M. B. Church, 2511 E. Columbus Drive, Pastor Larry Roundtree, II, officiating. The interment will be in Orange Hill Cemetery.
Jimmie Mae was born on August 29, 1933 to the late Moses Holloway and Jimmie Lou Massey in Columbus, Geor- gia. She was a dedicated and faithful member of New Mt. Zion M. B. Church for over 55 years. Jimmie Mae enjoyed singing in the choir, working at the church, watching her fa- vorite T. V. soap operas and cooking.
She was preceded in death by: her father, Moses Holloway; mother, Jimmie Lou Osgood; step-father, Enmon Osgood; nephews, Donald Osborne and Darrell Key; niece, Jasmine Key; and sister, Ella Mae Hardaway.
She leaves to cherish her memories with: her brother, Calvin P. Hardaway; sister, Betty Osborne Key; nieces, Quis- tan Keys, Yentele Key, QuaCaraya Smith, Desiree Key, Deasia Jerngan, Kwishia Hard- away, Zabrien Hardaway, Zae- quan Hardaway, and Briana Hardaway; nephews, Kelsie Key, Desmond Key, Zabrian Hardaway, Antwan Hardaway, Jessie Key, Jr. of Clermont, FL, Napolean Laws of Atlanta, GA, Aaron and Zamarija Hardaway; cousins, Barbara River, Willie Tolbert, Charlotte Davis, Wendy and Chanila Davis, Nettie Scott, Dr. Moses Jones of Eufala, AL, Alphonso Tolbert, Wilfred Davis of Eufala, AL, Ariel Key, Aiden Key and Nevaeh Key; special friends, Riley Mitchell and Linda Mitchell; goddaughter, Annette, her church family and a host of other relatives and friends.
The visitation will be held on Friday, February 2nd at Aikens Funeral Home from 5 to 7 p. m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
“Aikens Funeral Home”
MRS. VALERIE ANN STILLINGS
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Valerie Ann Stillings of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2018 will be held Saturday, February 3rd, 11 a. m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Rev. Charlie Sampson, officiat- ing. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Valerie Ann was born in Tampa, Florida on June 6, 1964 to the late Bernard Hadley and Helen Davis. She was the daughter of Bernard and Helen Hadley. She attended King High School. Valerie was em- ployed at Hillsborough County Public Schools and worked as a student nutritionist.
She was a member of Free Will Baptist Church. She en- joyed reading the Bible, gar- dening and going to church and being around family. She will be remembered for being wise, independent and making peo- ple feel loved. Valerie Ann Still- ings was the wife of Monteral Stillings and shared years of marriage together.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, Bernard and Helen Hadley; grandmother, Annie Baker; brothers, Lorenzo and Melvin Girven, Jr.
She leaves to cherish her precious memories with: her spouse, Monteral Stillings; chil- dren, Shana Girven, Brittany Stillings, Courtney Stillings, Jasmine Stillings, Monteral Stillings, Jr. and Brandon Still- ings; 10 grandchildren; broth- ers, Melvin Girven, Lorenzo Girven, Anthony Girven, Ty- rone Girven, Bernard Hadley, Jr., Alvin Hadley and Ray Brown; sisters, Yvonne Rawls and Linda Girven; uncle, Michael King; mother figure, Mrs. Thomas Jery; and a host of other family members and friends.
The visitation will be held on Friday, February 2nd at Aikens Funeral Home 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 chapel on Saturday for the service.
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HARMON
MR. ALEXANDER DOUGHTY
Homegoing Services for Mr. Alexander Doughty, who passed away January 19, 2018, will be held Saturday, Febru- ary3,2018at4p.m.atHar- mon Funeral Home, 5002 N. 40th St., Tampa, FL, 33610, Pastor Otis Cooper, New Ris- ing Star Ministries, officiating. Committal will be made at the Chapel.
Alexander was born July 25, 1954 to James and Shirley Doughty. A native of Tampa, Florida, he was educated in the public schools of Hillsborough County.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, James and Shirley Doughty; and sister, Sharon Lynn Doughty.
He leaves to cherish his fond memories: sons, Alexan- der Doughty, Jr. (Marissa), and Alfonso Doughty (Latifa); daughters, Porsha Lamesha Doughty and Latenesha Alex- ias Doughty; grandchildren, Dontavious Finley, Alexander Jaquan “AJ” Doughty, Zykéiryah Nicole Doughty, Alexis Ivette Doughty, Jaylen Jerome Doughty, Jazman Renee Simone Doughty, Ari- anna Doughty, Andrea Doughty, Alfonso James Doughty, Jr., Anthony Austin Doughty, Ja’sean Gregory Knight, and Javaris Corey Sim- mons, Jr.; great-grandchil- dren, Ja’sean Doughty, and Alexander Jaquan “AJ” Doughty, Jr.; niece, Geneva Doughty Francois; and a host of extended relatives and friends in Belmont Heights and throughout the Tampa Bay area.
The processional will as- semble Saturday at 3:45 p. m. at the Chapel.
A Harmon Burial
THANK YOU
ISADORE “COACH” BILLY REED
A victory to celebrate, a legacy to continue. The Reed, Rodgers and Blanc families appreciate your support during this time of transition. Your prayers will continue to comfort us during this difficult time.
Special “thank you” to Louella Carrington, Char- lotte Castellano, Dr. Met- zger, Joanne Douglas, Marlene York- Monroe, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Tau Pi Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Ray Williams Funeral Home Staff, and Middle- ton Sr. High School.
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