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Funeral
STONES
MS. MARJORIE ANN SOLOMON
Ms. Marjorie Ann Solomon (lovingly known as Marge or Auntie Marge) was born on De- cember 1, 1950 in Brooklyn, New York, to Ena Dennis and George Smith. She was raised by her grandparents, Peter and Beryl Dennis.
She attended Saint Gre- gory’s Catholic School, and later graduated from Bishop Lough- lin High School, in Brooklyn. She earned both a Bachelor of Arts and Master’s Degrees in Education at CUNY Brooklyn College. Marge went on to ob- tain a 2nd post graduate Degree from LIU in Brooklyn.
Her love of teaching ele- mentary school began at Geor- gia-Livonia Day Care Center, and then transitioned to NYC Board of Education where she taught 3rd grade until she relo- cated to Tampa in 2002.
Marge lived for and loved her sons, Omari and Brandon. Diagnosed with breast cancer in 1989, Marge continued to strive in every way possible to be there for them. She bravely went on to beat cancer, and eventually met and fell in love with Tom, who she went on to marry on December 19, 1992.
After she and her family re- located to Tampa, Florida, Marge worked for the Tampa School District, until her retire- ment in 2013.
Marge enjoyed her retire- ment and entertaining with her husband, Tom at their beautiful home in Tampa, where folks were sure to have an awesome time. She loved traveling, shop- ping, and relaxing. Raising her only grandson, Christopher, who was her pride and joy, re- stored her soul. She was active in the Heritage Christian Com- munity Baptist Church
(Tampa), Sesame Flyers Interna- tional, Inc. Youth Organization (Brooklyn), and was a founding member of The Nubian Sisters Book Club (Brooklyn). Every chance she got, she was back in Brooklyn, visiting with her sis- ters and friends, Ann, Sandra, and Brenda. She loved going to, and taking part in Trinidad Car- nival. Her costumes were sure to be as colorful and bright as her personality.
Over the years, Marge strug- gled with her health, but that did not stop her from being the most generous, caring, fun-loving mother, wife, friend, aunt, sis- ter, and godmother to so many.
Sadly, for her loved ones, on May 28th, 2021 the Lord saw fit that her body and soul needed to rest. He called her home to Him where she was embraced by her loved ones who preceded her in death.
She will surely be missed by: husband, Sherwin (Tom) Solomon. Her sons: Omari Wil- son and Brandon Smith; grand- son, Christopher Smith and daughter-in-law Latoya Smith; siblings: Pauline Mathlin-Ortiz, Joseph (Milton) Mathlin, his wife, Sichan, Erica Awai, Felecia Awai-Walcott (goddaughter) and her husband, Alvin, and her hon- orary sister, lovingly known as Auntie Wendy (Kathleen Hinds); nieces: Brooke, Erica Joi, Quinn, Britney, Tiffany, Alysia, Soleil, Somali and Kayla; nephews: Nathanial (godson), and Joseph; grandniece, Linaiya and grand- nephew Carter; maternal uncle, Brian Dennis, his wife Donna, children Jasmine and Valencia (goddaughter); maternal aunt, Yvonne Morancie and cousins Neil, Michelle and Craig; cousins: Dave, Dale, Doryll, Car- roll, and Yvette Dolly, who she was very close to. Her godchil- dren, too many to name, and many more family, in-laws, and friends, and last but not least, Buddy, her faithful doggy, who stayed by her side night and day.
Special thanks to Marge’s Tampa friends, Pastor Yvonne Barnes, Bernadett London, Jackie Lewis, Fannie Stone II (of Stone Memorial Funeral Parlor).
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, June 5, 2021 at 2 p. m. at Stone’s Memorial Fu- neral Parlor, 5016 N. 22nd Street, Tampa, Florida 33610.
A Public Viewing will be held on Friday, June 4, 2021 from 5-7 p. m. at Stone’s Memorial Fu- neral Parlor, 5016 N. 22nd Street, Tampa, Florida 33610.
“A Fannie B. Stone Traditional Service”
Accident
Man Hit By Car, Motorcycle Dies; Driver Flees
Detectives are currently seeking the driver in a deadly hit and run accident. It took place late Monday at the in- tersection of N. 40th Street and E. Hillsborough Avenue, around 11:20 p.m.
According to the Tampa Police Department, the vic- tim, an adult white man in his 50s, reportedly stopped his vehicle and exited it while in the southbound roadway
of N. 40
termined reasons, the victim walked into the intersection, of E. Hillsborough Avenue and N. 40th Street.
The victim was struck by what is believed to be a char- coal gray Chevrolet Impala, traveling westbound on E. Hillsborough Avenue. The victim was struck a second
Local
The unidentified victim was struck by a vehicle and mo- torcycle at the intersection of E. Hillsborough Avenue and N. 40th Street late Monday night. The victim died at the scene.
th
Street. For unde-
time by a motorcycle that was also traveling westbound. He died at the scene.
The driver of the motorcy- cle remained at the scene and was transported to a local hospital for treatment of minor injuries.
The driver of the sedan fled the scene without stop- ping. Detectives are asking anyone with information about the driver or the vehi- cle involved to contact the Tampa Police Department at (813) 231-6130.
NOAA Predicts Quieter Hurricane Season Than Last Year
The 2020 Atlantic hurri- cane season was record breaking. There were 30 named storms (a record), 13 hurricanes, six major hurri- canes and nine landfalls on the Gulf Coast (also a record).
Last year saw two storms (Arthur and Bertha) formed before the official June 1 start of the season. The season then ended with a pair of major hurricanes in November, Eta and Iota, marking the first time on record of two major storms in November.
In May, forecasters gave a 60 percent chance for an above-normal Atlantic hurri- cane season. For 2021, NOAA the agency predicted between 13 and 20 named storms, six to 10 hurricanes, and three to five major hurri- canes.
The Atlantic hurricane season officially runs from June 1 through November 30, although the National Weather Service is already tracking what could become the first named storm of the season. If winds increase to 39 mph., it would be named
Tropical Storm Ana.
“Although NOAA scien- tists don’t expect this season to be as busy as last year, it only takes one storm to dev- astate a community,” said Ben Friedman, acting ad- ministrator of NOAA.
“The forecasters at the National Hurricane Center are well-prepared with sig- nificant upgrades to our computer models, emerging observation techniques and the expertise to deliver the life-saving forecasts that we all depend on during this, and every, hurricane season.”
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