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Funerals/Memoriam
FAMILY
MRS. ROSALYN DUHART ‘TOOLEY’ ROBERTS
Homegoing celebration for Mrs. Rosalyn Duhart “Too- ley” Roberts, who passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2016, will be held on Sat- urday, April 2, 2016, at 2 p. m. at Greater New Salem Primi- tive Baptist Church, 1605 N. Nebraska Avenue, Tampa, Pastor Theodis Lane, with Rev. Adrian R. Gay, Pastor of Macedonia M. B. Church, of- ficiating. Interment will fol- low in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Roberts was pre- ceded in death by: her par- ents, Frank and Ellen Duhart; grandparents, David, Lula and Viola Roy; son, Samuel J. Baker; grand- daughter, Sierra A. Mc- Duffie; sister, Vercine Williams; nephew, Rashan Roy; brother-in-law, David Roberts; and godparents, Leroy and Betty Baker.
She leaves to cherish memories of her with: a de- voted and loving husband, Clyde C. Roberts; three de- voted children, Frank Duhart (Tabitha), Alexia Baker-Loud (Derrick), and Vernetta War- mack (Terence); stepchil- dren, Cory Roberts, Sedelia Daja’e Baker, Derrielle and Derrinyque Loud, Dontavi- ous Martin, Tira Wingfield, Samkea and Sarena Baker, and Skylar Knight; grand- children, Jasmine, Iesha, Kierra, Tony and Tania Duhart, Daja’e Baker, Der- rielle and Derrinyque Loud, Dontavious Martin and Tira Wingfield, Sameka and Sarena Baker and Skylar Knight; great grandchildren, Kamari Hayes, Jakari Duhart, Deonte Martin and Lariya Taylor; sisters, San- dra Roy, Sheryl Jones, Ernestine Walker and Char- nita Walker-Watson (Roo- sevelt); brothers-in-law, Larry Wright (Beverly); sis- ters-in-law, Rudean Crawley, Evelyn King (Leroy), Bobbie Clark, Patricia and Sheila Roberts; a host of nephews, nieces and other sorrowing family and friends.
Mrs. Roberts was born in Tampa, to the parentage of Frank and Ellen J. Duhart on July 9, 1950.
She was educated in the Hillsborough County School System and was a graduate of Howard W. Blake, Class of 1969. She was converted at an early age at Faith Temple Baptist Church, she later joined Greater New Salem P. B. Church, where she served on the Usher Board, Matrons and Warriors of Christ.
She was also a member of American Legion Auxiliaries and the Eastern Stars. Mrs. Roberts was employed with Hillsborough County School as a Dees Attendant until her
retirement in 1996.
There will be a viewing on
Friday April 1, 2016, from 5- 8 p. m. and the family will re- ceive friends from 7-8 p. m. at Wilson Funeral Home.
Friends are asked to as- semble at the church at ap- proximately 1:45 p. m. on Saturday.
“A WILSON SERVICE” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MR. DON LOUIS SPENCER
Homegoing service for Mr. Don Louis Spencer, who passed away on Saturday March 26, 2016, will be held on Saturday April 2, 2016, at 2 p. m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, with Minister Lance Stephen, officiating. Inter- ment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
He was preceded in death by: his grandfather, Jessie Morgan; grandmother, Essie Morgan; sister, Joyce Spencer; nephews, Lonnie Mann, Jr., Frederick Sutton; and brother, Edwin Charles Spencer.
He leaves to mourn and cherish memories of him with: his mother, Edna L. Smith; 2 brothers, Arthur Strawder (Belinda), and Danny Williams (Jerri); 6 sisters, Barbara Jones (George), Jacquelyn James (Curtis), Johnnie Mae Spencer, Sylvia Boone (Charles), Diane Spencer, (Floyd), and Janice Girven; nephews, Ricky Thomas, Eddie Beggins (Tonia), Mar- cus Thomas, Kennis Keenan, Reggie Keenan, Darryl Sut- ton, Anthony Keenan (Tamarell), Ladell Andrews, Linton Strawder, Billy Williams and Ronald Harris; nieces, Renee McKenzie (Eg- bert), La’Monica Thomas, Tajuona Motten (Samuel), Regina Grate (Gregory), Ash- ley Spencer, Karissa House, Natasha Girven, Ronnesha Harris and Kenya Harris; a host of other great nephews and nieces, cousins and other relatives and friends.
Mr. Don Louis Spencer was born November 29, 1956 in Tampa, to the parentage of John Spencer and Edna L. Smith. He attended the pub- lic schools of Hillsborough County. He was a former employee with the Labor Pool, and was also a con- struction worker with vari- ous construction companies.
Mr. Spencer loved to party, cook and was always devoted and loving to his family.
Friends are asked to as- semble at the funeral home on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at approximately 1:45 p. m. for the service.
“A WILSON SERVICE” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MRS. SARAH STROUD WYNN
Mrs. Sarah Stroud Wynn, 100, of Tampa, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2016, surrounded by her loving family, who sang her favorite hymns and prayed as she took her final journey.
A celebration of life serv- ice will be held on Saturday, April2,2016at11a.m.atMt. Sinai AME Zion Church, 2909 N. Nebraska Avenue, Tampa, with Rev. Jimmy Caldwell, officiating and Rev. Lillian Zakay, eulogist. Burial will follow at Memo- rial Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Wynn was preceded in death by: her devoted hus- band, Woodrow B. Wynn; her parents; her siblings; and a daughter, Hazel Wynn Bozeman.
She leaves to cherish memories of her and to con- tinue her legacy of family, faith, service, and uncondi- tional love with: her daugh- ters, Doretha Edgecomb, Flora Poitier (Frank) and Evora Pimento (Alvin); 9 granddaughters, Gwendolyn Bates (James), Dianne Kelly (Andrew), Mildred Boze- man, Sharon Poitier (Keith), Angela Fullwood (Darrick), Allison Edgecomb, Kimberly Poitier, Cherie Pimento- Bethune (Brian), and Karla Poitier (Joe); 19 great grand-
children, Leslie Rankins (Marcell), Courtney Walker (Will), Jaime Middleton (Maurice), Whitney Bates- Gomez (Carlos), Andrea Kelly, Alicia Brown, Shan- non Sturks, Jordan Taylor, Darrick, Angelique and Amber Fullwood, Bria Davis, Brooke, Brandon, Briana and B. J. Bethune, Raheem Woods, Kameron Palmer and Kemone Jackson; 10 great-great grandchildren; 7 nieces, Margaret Williams (Clifton, Sr.), Helen Todd, Henrietta Bryant-Williams, Carrye Rudd (Alphonzo), Alice Cummingham (Roy), Michelle Stewart (Ronald), and Delores Peyton; 4 nephews, Albert Curry, Henry Stroud, Jr., Odell Stroud and Marvin Sevillian (Madelyn); 2 cousins, Marie Moore and Lula Robinson; and a host of other loving relatives and friends.
Mrs. Wynn was a retired educator in the Hillsborough County Public Schools, serv- ing and inspiring students for 39 years as an elemen- tary school teacher and li- brarian.
Born August 3, 1915 in Rock Hill, South Carolina, she was the ninth child and youngest daughter of William and Maggie Stroud.
Viewing will be held on Friday, April 1 from 5-8 p. m. with the family present from 6-7 p. m.
Flowers will be appreci- ated or donations can be made to LifePath Hospice or the Children Programs at Mt. Sinai AME Zion Church in her honor and memory.
Friends are asked to as- semble at the church at ap- proximately 10:45 a. m., Saturday for the service.
“A WILSON SERVICE” www.wilson-funeral-
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MS. YOLANDA (YODA) DENISE JONES Sunrise: 10/23/58 Sunset: 03/24/16
Ms. Yolanda (Yoda) Denise Jones, a resident of Tampa, transitioned this life on Thursday, March 24, 2016.
Memorial services for Yolanda (Yoda) Denise Jones will be held on Friday, April 1, 2016, at 5:30 p. m. at the Believing and Receiving Ban- quet Hall, located at 2909 E. Hillsborough Ave., Tampa, 33610. Officiating the serv- ices will be Minister Vernon Young, Sr.
Yolanda was born October 23, 1958. She attended the public schools of Hillsbor- ough County, and graduated from Chamberlain High School in 1976.
She was preceded in death by: her daughter, Tamara K. Livingston; grandmother, Flossie M. Jones; mother, Carolyn C. Jones-Burgess; and uncle, Robert L. Wilson, Sr.
Yolanda leaves to cherish loving memories: father, William Lacey; her life-long companion, George (Buggie) Johnson; sisters, Glynis Jones (Wimp), Patrice Jones (Virgil), Chanda Williams, Madeline Florance, and Na- talie Florance; brother, Cur- tis N. Pugh (Kim); nieces, Tiffany Freeman, Rachel Wallace, and Nadia Free- man; nephews, Robert Wal- lace, Kendall Freeman, Bruce Williams, Jr., Chaim Goss, Bryce Jones, Tristan Jones, Miles Ray, and Malik Ray; extended family, Obdu- lia Nicole Henderson, Linda Williams and Clarence Williams; and a host of lov- ing aunts, uncles, and cousins.
A special recognition for her neighbors and friends of the Tzadik Bella-Mar Apart- ment Complex.
The family and friends who will be attending the me- morial services for Yolanda are asked to meet at the Be- lieving and Receiving Ban- quet Hall.
MEMORIES ON YOUR BIRTHDAY
‘SLIM FI’
When I think of you I think of home, where there was love and affection. I wish we could go back, now that I have some direction. My sister will be home with you on your birthday. There will be love overflowing, dwelling together in unity. Coming down into the mountains of Zion, for there the Lord commanded the bless-
ing – life forever. “Death nor life can separate us from Jesus.” Beth, Derrick, niece, sister, aunt, Rat, Ant. And family.
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