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Funerals/Card Of Thanks/Memoriam
GUDES
HARMON
MS. LINDA Y. FULTON
Funeral Services for Ms. Linda Y. Fulton, who passed away March 22, 2018 will be held on Saturday, April 7, 2018, at 11 a. m. at Harmon Funeral Home, 5002 N. 40th Street, Tampa, 33610, Elder M. L. Woodard, United Apostolic Church of Jesus, Pastor, of- ficiating.
Linda worked as a paralegal and loan servicer; she enjoyed writing, painting, and going for walks.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, Charlie and Lula Mae (Brockington) Fulton.
Linda will forever be remem- bered by: her brother, Jerome (Deb- orah) Fulton; niece, Kimberly Fulton; numerous nieces, and nephews, ex- tended family and dear friends, both near and a far.
Visitation for Ms. Linda Y. Fulton will be Saturday, April 7, 2018, from 10-11 a. m. at Harmon Funeral Home.
The processional will assemble at 10:45 a. m. at the Chapel.
A Harmon Burial.
AIKENS
MRS. CONNIE LAVERN LANE
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Connie Lavern Lane of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on April 1, 2018, will be held Saturday, April 7th, 10 a. m. at Greater Friendship M. B. Church, 3225 E. Emma Street, Tampa, Florida, Pastor Ronnie Mur- ray, officiating and Pastor Isaac Lane, eulogist. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Ceme- tery.
Connie Lane was born on Octo- ber 25, 1946 in Lakeland, Georgia, to the late, Enoch Miller, Sr. and Allene (Robinson) Miller. She was a mem- ber of Greater Friendship M. B. Church and worked there as a will- ing worker.
She was a retired dietary cook for 17 years at Humana Women’s Hospital. She was married to her husband Ernest Lane for 53 years. She had a love for children, travel- ing, cooking and entertaining. She was a proud military spouse sta- tioned in Phoenix, Arizona and Stuttgart, Germany.
She was preceded in death by: her parents; step-mother, Ethel Mae Miller; sons, Eric Lane and Steven Lane; brothers, Enoch Miller, Jr., James Miller and Hardy Miller; sis- ters, Shirley Foster and Jeanette Wilder; and brothers-in-law, Willie Frank Foster and Pastor Theodis Lane; sisters-in-law, Georgia Miller and Ava Nell Miller.
She leaves to cherish her pre- cious memories: her husband, Ernest Lane; devoted daughter, Al- lene Lane; brothers, Lawrence Miller (Karen), Larry Miller (Car- olyn) and Randy Miller (Shannala); sisters, Donna Lingo (James), Bar- bra Rowel, Wanda Lane, Joyce Golden (Willie) and Adrienne Alder- man (Ricky); aunts, Pauline Cook, Leonys Owens, and Lucille Gar- dener; goddaughters, Twila Williams, Shemeka McCary, Keivia Molphus, and Octavia Parker; god- son, Caleb Youngblood; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and family friends.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, April 6th from 5 to 7 p. m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at thCe church on Sat- urday for the service.
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MS. HELEN MARIE SIMMONS
A Memorial Celebration for Ms. Helen Marie Simmons who passed away on Sunday, March 25, 2018, will be held on Saturday, April 7th, 2018, at 10 a. m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Byron Press- ley, officiating.
Helen Marie Simmons was born on June 27, 1956 in Tampa, Florida to the late Merriett and Helen Sim- mons. She was a graduate of Jeffer- son High School and also attended Hillsborough Community College. She was a member of Mt. Moriah Primitive Baptist Church. She re- tired from Hillsborough County School Board as a Teacher’s Aide after many years of dedicated serv- ice.
Helen Marie was preceded in death by: her grandmother, Lula Johnson; and god-mother, Roberta Burks.
She leaves loving memories with: daughter, Skyra Harper; grandchildren, Leon Bright, Jr., Roberta Bright, Le’Nyra Bright, Sy’Ria Bright, and Eu’Nice Marshall; brothers, Merriett Simmons, Jr. (Leonida), and Daniel Burks; sister, Delores Wingfield (Robert); first cousins, Brenda Holley (Arthur), Glennette Paris, Lawanna Pressley- James, Ondria Bryant (John), Corey Pressley (Shirley), Demetria Pressley and Rev. Byron Pressley (Wendy); aunts, Margaret Thomas, Liona Coates, Dolores Blanchett, and Jessie Starks; cousins, Mary Frances Ford (Sam), Esther Jones, Michael Jones, Rory Jones; and a host of other family and friends.
Family and friends are asked to meet at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday for the me- morial service.
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MRS. JESSIE MAE ANDREWS-JONES
A Celebration of Life Service for Sis. Jessie Mae Andrews-Jones, 79, who went home to be the Lord on March 27, 2018 in Tampa, FL, will be held on Friday, April 6, 2018 at 11 a. m. at Westside Community Seventh- Day Adventist Church, 1803 E. Shad- owlawn Ave., Tampa, FL 33610, Rev. Byron Wells Pastor/officiating. In- terment will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
She was a lifelong resident of Tampa, FL and attended the Public Schools of Hillsborough County. She was married to Henry (BaeBae) Jones, Jr. Mrs. Jessie retired as a Housekeeper at Tampa General Hos- pital, Royal Service and Hilton Ho- tels.
Sis. Jessie Jones, as she was af- fectionately called, was a valued and faithful member of Westside Com- munity Seventh-Day Adventist Church for over 40 years and served on the Usher Board, Deaconess Board and Hospitality Committee. She was also a very caring and giving person. She loved to sing and listen to all types of music and loved to laugh. Sis. Jessie Mae Andrews- Jones was always known for her mil- lion dollar smile that would light up a room.
Jessie Mae was preceded in death by: her parents, Mr. Jesse and Mrs. Mary Anna Andrews; grand- mother, Ocie Williams; aunt, Ruby Williams; sisters, Avis Williams, Osie Colbert and Gloria Moore.
She leaves to cherish her mem- ory: 6 loving children, James Earl Andrews, Cathy Andrews, Albert Milian (Bridgette), Alex Milian, Sonja Milian-Bacon (Orlando) and Lisa Washington; her loving siblings, Evelyn Roane, Willie Mae Wiggins, Bernard Andrews (Wanda) and Harry Andrews (Melvina); her grandchildren, Antonio Andrews, Charisse Hargrett (Julius), Reggie Talley, Jr., Nazlee Weathersby (Mel), Tyron Green (Sanell), Prechae Ro- driguez, Marcelino Rodriguez (Chantel), Maurice Milian, Alicia An- drews, Jessica Washington-Taylor (Tyrone), Candice McKay (Antonio), Jerray Washington, Larry Green, Jr., Ashley Lawrence (Eric), Jovante’ Henry; 31 great-grandchildren and a numerous host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Special thanks to Westside Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Sis. Theresa Sims, Sis. Catherine and Deacon Lucious Jones, Fletcher Rehab, Mease Coun- tryside Hospital, St. Joseph Hospital, Florida Hospital, LifePath Hospice, Heritage Christian Community Bap- tist Church, Re-Birth M. B. Church, Tampa Hillsborough Action Plan, Inc./Synergy Health Centers.
Viewing will be held Thursday, April 5, 2018 from 5-8 p. m.
Arrangements entrusted to Gudes Funeral Home, 4050 E. Hills- borough Ave., Tampa, FL 33610.
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MRS. DOROTHY CARR JENNINGS
A Celebration of Life for Mrs. Dorothy Carr Jennings of East Tampa, who passed away in her Rainbow Heights home on Wednesday, March 28, 2018, will be held on Saturday, April 7, 2018, at 11 a. m. at Thirty- Fourth Street Church of God, 3000 N. 34th Street, Bishop Thomas Scott, Pas- tor, Rev. Clarence Hammonds Offi- ciant/Eulogist. Interment will follow at Orange Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Jennings was born in Clax- ton, GA on November 24, 1944, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Leroy (Mildred) Carr. She was married to the late Mr. Raymond Louis Jennings on July 29, 1972 for almost 30 years until his earthly demise on February 9, 2001.
She accepted Christ at an early age, and attended schools in Wilkes County, Washington, GA. She gradu- ated from Fort Valley State College in Fort Valley, GA, with a BS Degree. She taught for three years in Ludowici, GA and moved to Tampa, FL after marry- ing her husband, Mr. Raymond Jen- nings.
She joined Mount Olive Mission- ary Baptist Church under the pas- torate of Rev. Dr. C. P. Epps. Mrs. Jennings was employed by Hillsbor- ough County Public Schools and taught at Hillsborough Senior High School for over 34 years until she re- tired in 2003. During her long-term tenure, she was awarded “The Teacher of the Year” in 1997 and was a catalyst impacting the lives of hundreds of stu- dents of which many kept in contact with her.
Mrs. Jennings leaves to cherish her memories: one loving son, Mr. El- rayo Xavier (Lakiesha) Jennings, Sr.; and one grandson, Elrayo Xavier Jen- nings, Jr.
Upon marrying her husband Ray- mond, she was joined with a blended family of children, Mr. LaVanda Williams (wife), Mrs. Cordelia Bryant, Mr. Daryl Jennings, Mrs. Sheryl (Allen) Jordan, Miami, FL and Rev. Clarence (Linda) Hammonds, Lake- land, FL; three brothers, Mr. Leon (Emma Jean) Carr of Claxton, GA, Mr. Johnny (Patricia) Carr of Tampa, and Mr. Jimmy (Jessie Mae) Carr of Clax- ton, GA; one brother-in-law, Mr. Ed- ward Lee (Bettye) Jennings, Sr., Gainesville, FL; four sisters-in-law, Mrs. Edna Jennings, Mrs. Sharah Jen- nings, Mrs. Thelma Jennings, all of Tampa, Mrs. Barbara Jean Murphy, and Mrs. Gloria (Robert) Blount of At- lanta, GA; three aunts, Mrs. Olivia Porter, Mrs. Esteen Swanson and Ms. Ollie Mae Baker, all of Claxton, GA; de- voted nieces, Ms. Treneshia Carr, Ms. JaQuan Carr, Mrs. Sherryl Jennings Cusseaux and Mrs. Saundra Jennings Cusseaux, dear friends, Mrs. Brenda Blake of GA and Mrs. Ginne Freeland, NY, neighbor, Mrs. Betty Fountain, goddaughter, Mrs. Ruby Powell; and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Mrs. Jennings’ remains will re- posefrom6p.m.to8p.m.Friday, April 6, 2018 at Thirty-Fourth Street Church of God, 3000 N. 34th Street, Tampa, FL 33610.
Family and friends are asked to as- semble at Thirty-Fourth Street Church of God on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at 10:45 a. m.
A Harmon Burial
IN MEMORIAM
JULIA THOMAS WINSTON 10/09/1945 - 04/05/2011
We love you and we miss you so much!
From: Pamela, Tee, Garland and Vashawn.
CARD OF THANKS
KEITH RECHE BATCHELOR, SR.
The family of Keith Reche Batchelor, Sr. would like to thank all who expressed their love and support through various ways dur- ing this time of transition. It means more than words can ever say.
Sincerest gratitude to the Greater Mt. Moriah P. B. Church, Highland Pines Community and Aikens Funeral Home for their to- kens of love and warm expressions during this time of bereavement.
Barbara Bachelor-Johnson and family.
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