Page 34 - Florida Sentinel 2-18-22

Funerals/Card Of Thanks
WILSON
MR. CHARLES CLARK, JR.
Mr. Charles Clark, Jr., 70 of Apalachin, NY and formerly of Tampa, FL passed away on Tues- day, February 1, 2022. Grave- side service will be held on Thursday February 17, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Rest Haven Memo- rial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Avenue Tampa, Florida with a local pastor, officiating.
He was born on June 9, 1951, to Charles Clark, Sr. and Minnie Mae Jackson-Hill. After com- pleting high school in Hillsbor- ough County, Tampa, FL, Charles entered Army ROTC. Even then as a young adult, his favorite pastimes were fishing, hunting, gardening and carpen- try.
Charles was very successful in his career which lasted more than forty years, working simul- taneously as an armed guard and driver for seven years, and as a licensed electrician for Westchester County, New York for 33 years, tenured.
Charles was a member of the Owego Elks Lodge #1039 for 10 years, where he had been a Trustee and a volunteer for many projects. He was recog- nized as Elk of the Year for serv- ice beyond that required for typical duties. During retire- ment Charles was known around his Apalachin, NY com- munity for helping his neighbors by plowing snow, mowing lawns, volunteering with the local fire department and looking out for neighborhood children return- ing home from school.
Besides his parents, Charles was preceded in death by: his wife, Robin Townsel-Clark; brother, Sylvester Clark; sisters,
Elizabeth and Ora Lee Clark; twin grandchildren, Kristopher and Mamie Clark; grandparents, Rev. and Mrs. John Jackson (Susie Mae Jackson); aunts, Johnnie Mae Jackson-Mitchell and Kim Jackson; uncles, Johnas Jackson and David Jack- son; cousin, Rhonda Voncil Judge.
He is survived by: his fi- ancée, Sharon Johnson, Bronxville, NY; son, Kristopher Clark and wife, Nicole Clark, Al- bany, NY; ten grandchildren, Latieda Clark, Shatina Clark, Joeisha Clark, Kristopher Clark, Joseph Clark, Lyona Clark, Jon Clark, Zayla Clark, Taleh Clark, Falonna Clark; 7 great grands, E- Shazienana Clark, Malaya Clark, Navaya Clark, Aifeon Clark, Aversion Clark, Azariah Clark and Amerir Clark; sister, Bev- erly Clark, Seattle, Washington; brothers, Edward Clark and wife, Diane Clark, Los Angeles, CA; David Hill & wife Olympia Hill, San Antonio, TX, Michael Hill and girlfriend, Ellie Sherrell Carpenter, Tampa, FL.; niece, Sevet Clark of Tampa FL, along with several nieces, nephews and devoted cousins, Caroline E. Hollingsworth & family, Ohio, Valarie Mitchell &family, Tampa, FL., Ronald Mitchell (Frauke), Virginia, Reginald Mitchell (Diane) Brooksville, FL, Kimberly S. Walker and hus- band (Satice), Stone Mountain, Georgia, Lei Jackson-McDade, Fort Worth, Texas, Ruth Jack- son, Elizabeth Thompson, Lon- nie Thompson, Shirley Thompson & Areñtha Floyd; sis- ters-in-law, Cathy Townsel, Bronx, NY and Luanna McCal- lop, Albany, NY; brothers-in- law, Neal Townsel, Schenectady, NY, Bruce and Debbie Townsel and Kim Townsel, Seminole, FL, Sandra Clark Mitchel, Tampa, FL; extended family, Roland Baker, Queen Woodbury and Brenda Greenway; devoted friend and Elks Lodge brother, Tim Sayres, Owego, NY and other relatives and friends.
There will be a viewing on Thursday at Wilson Funeral Home from 12-1:30 p.m. prior to the service. In consideration of Charles’ devotion to those he cared for, memorial contribu- tions may be sent in his name to Disabled American Veterans, Wounded Warriors and The American Cancer Society.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MRS. SHERRELL L. ‘DOLL’ LEWIS
A Homegoing Celebration Service for Mrs. Sherrell “Doll” L. Lewis will be held on Saturday, Feb- ruary 19, 2022, at 10 A.M. at Center of Manifestation Church, 3102 E Lake Ave., Tampa, FL 33610, Apos- tle Mark Jones, Sr., Pastor with a local Pastor Officiating. Interment will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Av- enue, Tampa, FL, 33610.
The family is asking that Mrs. Sherrell “Doll” L. Lewis’s cherished family and friends arrive to her homegoing wearing white or pastel colors. Mrs. Lewis loved pastels, in honor of her and her Homegoing Celebration please refrain from wearing all black.
Mrs. Sherrell “Doll” L. Lewis was born January 22, 1948, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to the union of Douglas Fullard and Eve- lyn Hickenbottom. Mrs. Sherrell “Doll” L. Lewis and her beloved husband, Alexander “Teddy” Lewis were Farrier’s for 5+ years to- gether. Some of their hobbies they enjoyed doing together were tend- ing to their land: agriculture/farm- ing, building fences, indoor/outdoor painting, mowing. They also enjoyed archery and darts, these hobbies are just to name a few.
Mrs. Sherrell “Doll” L. Lewis a.k.a. “Mama Lou” held various po- sitions throughout her career, such as being a Certified Nurse, teaching kindergarten for over 10 years at Mt. Calvary Jr. Academy. “Mama Lou” also obtained her Director’s and Childcare certifications and taught pre-school for over five years. The positions she loved the most were the ones working with children.
“Mama Lou” truly LOVED the children, parents and administra- tion with all of her heart.
Mrs. Sherrell “Doll” L. Lewis came across so many wonderful people and acquaintances through- out her career and considered many of them family. Now if you at- tended Mt. Calvary Jr. Academy, you knew about “Mama Lou’s Snack Bar” which she made sure was out every day after school! Mrs. Sherrell “Doll” L. Lewis was deeply loved and will be remembered daily by her family and friends.
Mrs. Sherrell “Doll” L. Lewis transitioned to her Heavenly home on January 26, 2022, with both of her children right by her side.
The visitation will be held on Friday, February 18, 2022, from 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Wilson Fu- neral Home, 3000 N 29th Street Tampa, FL 33605.
MASKS ARE STRONGLY REC- OMMENDED.
Due to the current CDC restric- tions; we are asking that you use the visitation as an opportunity to pay your final respect. For your con- venience and safety, we have ex- tended our visitation hours.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MS. YEOMETTA D. ‘PEACHES’ LEWIS
A Memorial Service for Ms. Yeometta D. Lewis, who passed on February 4, 2022, will be held on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at Heaven Destiny, 4104 E. Ellicott, Tampa, Florida, Pastor Tom Jones, with Pastor Cheryl Powell, Officiating.
Ms. Yeometta Lewis was born on September 30, 1975, in Tampa, Florida, to the parentage of San- dra and Benny Lewis. She at- tended public schools throughout Hillsborough County and later went to Gary Adult, where she ob- tained her GED. Ms. Lewis was a Customer Service and Sales Rep- resentative in the Retail Industry.
She enjoyed cooking and bak- ing. Her specialty was Crab Enchi- ladas and lemon cake. Yeometta also enjoyed reading urban books, shadowing her sister, Cookie, and brother-in-law, Stacey.
She hosted family events at her house and she loved being with her family. Nicked named “Peaches,” she was sweet as can be, but oh boy did she have a way with words. That just runs in the family.
Ms. Yeometta Lewis was pre- ceded in death by: grandfather, Peter Williams, Sr.; grandmother, Gladys Williams; aunt, Delores Powell; cousin, Elijah Powell; uncle, Peter Williams, Jr., and nephew, O’shay Lewis.
Ms. Lewis is survived by: her children, Dohnnisha Peterson, Laquasha Jordan and O’Mauryi Lewis; mother, Sandra Lewis; fa- ther, Benny Lewis; sisters and brother, Tongue Williams, Chan- jaree Akunu, Chandra Carter- Trimble (Stacey Trimble), Bennie Lewis and Shontaue Hodo; nieces and nephews, Rickey Lewis, Ken- neth Lewis, LaTracianna Smith, Rayshawn Lewis, Bryson Williams, Steveondra Carter, Gio- vanni’s Douglas, Sharmaine Dou- glas, Stevetavia Carter, Saha Douglas, Stacie Trimble, Aliyah Lewis and Brittany Lewis and other relatives and friends.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
SISTER PATRICIA ANN TALLEY
A Graveside Service for Sis- ter Patricia Ann Talley, who passed away on February 02, 2022, will be held on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Avenue Tampa, Florida with Revered William Taylor, officiating .
Sister Patricia Ann Talley was born in Coleman, Florida, on December 2, 1948, to the parentage of Roosevelt and Essie Mae Talley. She attended schools in Hillsborough County. She was a graduate of Middleton High School, Class of 1966. She also attended the University of South Florida, majoring in Psychology.
Patricia worked for Thatcher Glass for several years and re- tired from Honeywell. Sister Pa- tricia Ann Talley was baptized as a child at Saint Luke AME Church.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, Roosevelt and Essie Mae Talley; grandmothers, Henrietta Crawford and Magno- lia Nelson; sisters, Carolyn Vir- ginia Talley and Annie Delinda Talley; nephews, Andre Talley, Shannon Jermaine Wiggins and Jordie Lee and uncle, Alvin Mack.
She will be sadly missed by: her only son, Frederick Charles Talley; grandsons, Casey Talley, Imari Talley and Jamahl Rawls; siblings, Janice Talley, Reginald Talley (Laverne), Debbie Pew, and Eddie Lee; nieces, Rhonda Smith (Derick), Bridgette Jack- son, Ashley Wallace (Percival), Ashley Talley; nephews, James “Ronsheen” Reginald Talley, Darryl Ramirez, II, (Katie), Mck- insie Lee, Jr., (Cierra), Brad Lee, Brandon Lee and Eddie Lee; host of great nieces and nephews, too many to name; longtime friend and neighbor, Johnnie Smalls and Francine; a host of special friends too numerous to name and her 20th Avenue friends.
There will be a viewing on Friday February 18, 2022, at Wil- son Funeral Home from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Due to the current CDC re- strictions; we are asking that you use the visitation as an opportu- nity to pay your final respect. For your convenience and safety, we have extended our visitation hours.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
CARD OF THANKS
KAREN WOODSON
Thank you sincerely for your kind expressions of sym- pathy and thoughtfulness. It is deeply appreciated and will al- ways be remembered by the family of Karen Woodson.
NOTICE OF OMMISSION
The names of the parents of Mr. Arthur Bernard Scott (deceased January 26, 2022), Deacon Harold B. Scott, Sr. and Mrs. Lucile Willis B. Scott, were inadvertently omitted from Harmon’s Funeral notice for Arthur on Friday, February 11, 2022.
Please accept our apology, Harmon Funeral Home, Inc.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2022 FLORIDA SENTINEL BULLETIN PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY PAGE 19-A