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RAY WILLIAMS
MRS. ELOISE GRAHAM
Mrs. Eloise Graham of Tampa passed away Friday, January 8, 2021. Funeral services will be con- ducted Saturday, January 23 at 11:00 a.m. at Ray Williams Memo- rial Chapel, 301 N. Howard Avenue with Minister Da’shon B. Lemar, officiating. Interment will follow in Orange Hill Cemetery. Please follow the CDC Guidelines. Masks are required.
Mrs. Eloise Graham was a na- tive of Tifton, Georgia, and was ed- ucated in the public schools of Tift County.
Eloise was a resident of Tampa for 36 years and was a faithful member of Brown Memorial Church of God in Christ.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, General Henry and Pearl McGill; grandparents, Roger McGill, Cornelia Williams, John Henry and Mary Henry; three brothers, General Henry Grant, Jr., Roger Henry and Neal Henry; two sisters, Cornelia Johnson (Willie Johnson), and Julia Bell Presley; niece, Brenda F. Henry; husband, Jerry Lee Graham; daughter, Sharron Levette Gra- ham and grandson, Desmene Gra- ham.
She leaves to cherish her mem- ory: two daughters, LaShonda Gra- ham and Debra Watson; seven grandsons, Marquius Graham, Darious MaCall, Da’shon Lemar, Cedric Lemar, Trayvonne Williams, Javontae Kendricks and Terrion Kelly; five granddaugh- ters, Iesha Rodgers, Laken Rodgers, Keana Brown, Kierroa Brooks, and Kia Sweets; two great grandchildren, Jeremiah Hay- wood and Anthony Stewart; sister, Delores Lake; special niece, Gloria Brooks; special cousin, “Kip”; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, Church family and friends.
The visitation will be held from 3-7 p.m. Friday, January 22 at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue. We are asking family and friends to follow the CDC guidelines. Masks are re- quired. Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Own- ers.
MRS. DOROTHY “GIE” CALLOWAY NELSON
Mrs. Dorothy “Gie” Calloway Nelson, 84, of Tampa, Florida, transitioned peacefully on Thurs- day, January 14, 2021. Funeral services will be conducted Satur- day, January 23, at 9:00 a.m. at Ray Williams Memorial Chapel, 301 N. Howard Avenue, with Rev- erend Dr. Florence Parra, officiat- ing. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Please follow the CDC Guide- lines. Masks are required.
Mrs. Dorothy C. Nelson was a native of Colquitt, Georgia, and early in her life, her family relo- cated to Tallahassee, FL, where she attended Bond Middle School.
Dorothy met and married, Mr. James Nelson and later in their marriage, they moved to St. Pe- tersburg, FL, for job related pur- poses. After a few years in St. Petersburg, FL, they moved to Tampa, FL.
Mrs. Nelson continued her ed- ucation and graduated from George S. Middleton High School and furthered her education in the field of Nursing. Ms. Nelson loved the Lord and her church family. She always worked diligently in her church, and loved to read her Bible.
Professionally, she worked as a CNA at Hillsborough County Hos- pital. Advancing her career at Uni- versity Community Hospital as an X-Ray Lab Technician. She retired after 30 years of service as a CNA.
Mrs. Nelson was a loving and devoted person extending her help and gratitude to others as a foster parent.
Mrs. Nelson was preceded in death by: her parents, Mose and Luedester Calloway; daughter, Joy Nelson; son, Jeffrey M. Nelson; sis- ters, Deloris C. Floyd and Agnes Calloway; and brother, John D. Calloway.
She leaves heart-felt memories with: her children, Luedester G. Lyles, James R. Nelson (Frankie), Terry L. Nelson, and Towanda Stennis (Johnny), all of Tampa, FL; brother, R. Bud Calloway (Christine) of Tallahassee, Florida; 7 grandchildren; 2 great grandchil- dren; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends; special friends and co-workers, Ms. Mamie Sims and Elizabeth Mc- Quay; and dedicated neighbor, Ms. Sharon Jones.
The visitation will be held from 3-7 p.m. Friday, January 22 at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue. We are asking family and friends to follow the CDC guidelines. Masks are re- quired. Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
MRS. CLARA B. SPAIN
Mrs. Clara B. Spain of Tampa passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021. Funeral services will be con- ducted Friday, January 22 at 8:30 a.m. at Ray Williams Memorial Chapel, 301 N. Howard Avenue with Reverend Karen Jackson Sims, Senior Pastor of Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church, Riverview, FL, offi- ciating. Interment will follow at 10:30 a.m. in the Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW 102nd Avenue, Bushnell, FL 33513. Please follow the CDC Guidelines. Masks are re- quired.
Mrs. Clara B. Spain was a na- tive and lifelong resident of Tampa, Florida born to Josephine Law Franklin and Freeman Franklin. She was educated in the public schools of Hillsborough County and was a graduate of Mid- dleton High School where she was a Majorette in the Marching Band. Mrs. Spain retired as a Supervisor, Folder, Packer at National Linen Service.
She was preceded in death by: her husband, Robert L. Spain; her loving parents, Freeman and Josephine Franklin; brother, William F. Franklin; sisters, Annie M. Johnson and Fannie M. Smith; daughter, Rhonda F. Strickland; cousin, Leila Harold, and Juanita Barnes; and niece, Lola Ginson.
She leaves to cherish her mem- ory: her children, Ronald Franklin, Gregory Franklin, Wanda Spain, Brenda Green, Cynthia Price, and John Wester (Denise) of Ft. Myers, FL; stepsons, Anthony Evans (Linda), Alfonso Evans, Fred Blay- lock (Robin), and Michael Blay- lock, all of Tampa, FL; grandchildren, Tonia Roseboro, William F. Carter, Finley Carter, III, Clarice Sirmons, Trenisha Fel- ton, Devon Dixon, Jeremiah Williams, Whitney Lofton, Jocelyn Sherelle Spain-Johnson (Andre Johnson), Serroda Mitchell, Julian Mitchell and Nucci, all of Tampa, FL; a host of great grandchildren and great, great, grandchildren; in-laws, Sharon Lancaster, Williams Spain (Rita) of W. Bloomfield, MI and JoAnne Thomas; a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins, other sorrowing relatives and friends to include, Anna M. Ellis (neighbor), Jackie Jones, Lorita Johnson and the Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church family and many friends from the Hyde Park area.
The visitation will be held from 3-7 p.m. Thursday, January 21 at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue. We are asking family and friends to follow the CDC guidelines. Masks are re- quired. Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
MR. REGINALD DWAYNE WEST, SR.
Mr. Reginald Dwayne West, Sr., of Tampa was called from his earthly labor to eternal rest on Monday, January 11, 2021. Fu- neral services will be conducted Saturday, January 23 at 4:00 p.m. at Ray Williams Memorial Chapel, 301 N. Howard Avenue, with Elder Curtis Green, officiat- ing. Please follow the CDC Guide- lines. Masks are required.
Mr. Reginald Dwayne West, Sr., affectionately known as “Reg- gie,” was a native and lifelong res- ident of Tampa, Florida, born to Charles and Barbara West. He was educated in the public schools of Hillsborough County and was a graduate of Plant High School, Class of 1977.
Mr. West served for three years in the United States Army and was a former Cook/Chef for Bern’s Steakhouse. He was a member of Mount Tabor Mission- ary Baptist Church.
Reginald was preceded in death by: his loving father, Charles West; grandparents, Jesse Mae West, and Edward and Lula Floyd; and aunt, Daisy Stubbs.
He leaves to cherish his mem- ory: his loving devoted mother, Barbara West; 7 children, Shanita West, Reginald Dwayne West, Jr., Marissa West, Demetrius West, Victoria Fletcher (Romain), Lakeisha West and Tirea Hannah; 16 grandchildren, Lendrial Har- ris, Samuel Staten, IV, Reginald West, III, Radrea West, Demetrius West, Jr., Raekwon Lyles, Jesse Stephens, III, Clayton Lee Jr., Ro’Kobe Fletcher, Clayon Lee, Aniya Maxwell, Ro’nisha Fletcher, Emmanuel Mills, Ro’miyah Fletcher, Ro’Melo Fletcher and Michael Brown; 7 great grandchildren, Reginald West, IV, Lengend and Lendrick Harris, Lonnie West, Jordan Morrell, Jr., Lyr’ric Morrell and A’million McMillian; sister, Vanessa Vickers; brother, Charles West, Jr.; 3 nephews, Aaron Bryant, Carlos Mendoza (Lachone), and Marcus Allen (To- carra); two very special cousins, Dara Stubbs and Thomas Stubbs, Jr., of Atlanta, GA and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other rel- atives and friends.
The visitation will be held from 3 – 7 p.m. Friday, January 22, 2021 at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue. We are asking family and friends to follow the CDC guidelines. Masks are required. Arrange- ments entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
WILSON
MS. HALEY LYNN EASTON
A funeral service in loving memory of Ms. Haley Lynn Eas- ton, who passed away on January 1, 2021, will be held on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida, with a local Pastor, Officiating. Inter- ment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Ms. Haley Lynn Easton was born on June 6th, 1998, at Cape Canaveral Hospital to the parent- age of Carl Easton, II, and Julie Seiber. Haley was a great daugh- ter, sister, friend, and so many things in one. She was always there for anyone in need no mat- ter the circumstances.
She will be thought of on every best day of our lives. Haley Lynn Easton will be truly missed and will forever remain in our hearts.
Mr. Billy Cherry, Sr., loving father of her children, passed away on January 6, 2021.
She leaves behind her two loving children, Alaysia Cherry and Billy Cherry, Jr.; father, Carl Easton, II; mother, Julie Seiber; her older brother, Carl Easton, III; her 2 younger brothers, Carl- son and Kori; her younger sister, Shelby, and other sorrowing rel- atives and friends.
There will be a viewing on Friday, January 22, 2021, from 3:00- 8:00 p.m. at Wilson Fu- neral Home.
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
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