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BLOUNT & CURRY
MRS. JOYCE WILLIAMS MITCHUM
Mrs. Joyce Williams Mitchum entered into the Lord’s presence on Monday, May 10, 2021 following a lengthy illness. Joyce was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, spiritual mother, and lover of Christ Jesus.
Joyce was born in Tutwiler, Mississippi, to the union of Hense and Annie Bell Williams, Sr. The little family moved to Florida when she was two years of age to eventually settle in Tampa, Florida. She attended local public schools and went on to attend Hillsborough Com- munity College to study Busi- ness Management. She had a long career serving in many lev- els of office administration with the State of Florida.
When her father became ill, Joyce left employment to assist her mother in caring for him until his passing; she selflessly did the same for her mother until her passing.
Joyce’s favorite hobbies in- cluded cooking, gardening, and ALL things football! Dubbed the ‘Flip-Flop Princessa’ for her cooking skills, if she knew you liked a dish she would be sure to make a special batch just for you! Her love of flowers, cou- pled with her green thumb, was evident for all to see in the many plants and flowers she cultivated.
You didn’t need ESPN or any famous football commenta- tors when watching football... she could call the plays and
point out the errors before many of them could utter a word!
However, inarguably, her greatest passion and desire was to be known as a lover and fol- lower of our Lord and Savior, Christ Jesus. Conversations with family and friends were op- portune moments to share what was accomplished on the cross and in asking others to not miss out on an eternity with our Lord.
Joyce was preceded in death by: her grandparents, father and mother, Hense and Annie Bell Williams, Sr., her second hus- band/soulmate, J. W. Marshall, and nephew, Hense Williams, III.
She leaves to cherish her memory: Inez W. Hughes (sis- ter), Hense Williams, Jr. (brother), Sylvester Williams, Sr. (brother/Makeda), Deborah Williams (sister/Richard Hays), Antonio Williams, Sr. (brother), Michael Williams (brother/Tony Ronan), Paulette Williams (sis- ter).
Nephews and nieces: Kyle Hughes (Monique), Kevin N. Hughes (spiritual son/nephew), Ashley Williams, Tiffany Love (Steve), Dione Laureano, Jes- sica Smith, Sylvester Williams, Jr., Isaac Williams, Amelia, An- tonio Williams, Jr., Antwan Williams, Aaron Williams, Shantonia Williams, Antonio Williams, II, Zyuani Williams, and “TiTi Joyce” to Jacob Roman and Aiden Roman, and many great nephews and nieces; aunts: Modella Hayes, Margaret Autry, and Minnie Williams; close family members and friends; cousins: Willie Nolden, Rose Nolden, Shelly Mitchell, and Velette Epson; Willie ‘Sonny’ Marshall (brother-in- law) and Christine Marshall (sister-in-law), Robert Cum- mings, and Gloria Edwards; everlasting best friends: Carol Griffin-Mitchell, Jason Roman and Damaris Vasquez-Roman.
Funeral Services will take place Saturday, May 29, 2021 at 10 A. M. at Blount & Curry at Garden of Memories Funeral Home, 4207 E. Lake Avenue, Tampa, FL 33610.
The family will receive friends on Friday, May 28, 2021, from 6-8 p. m. at Blount & Curry at Garden of Memories Funeral Home. Words of comfort may be expressed at www.garde- nofmemoriestampa.com.
RAY WILLIAMS
MRS. ALECIA BARNER
Mrs. Alecia Renee Barner (“Renee”) of Tampa, Florida, passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021. Funeral Services will be con- ducted on Saturday, May 29, at 12:00 noon at Exciting Faith Alive at Mt. Silla, 5705 E. 32nd Avenue, with Reverend Antonio Hawkins, Pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park. Masks are required.
Mrs. Barner, known as “Renee,” was born on December 18, 1973, in Tampa, Florida. She was the daughter of the late Patri- cia Highsmith and Allen Jackson. Renee was a lifelong resident of Tampa, Florida. She attended Hillsborough County Public Schools and was a member of Brown Temple Church of God in Christ. She was employed as a Package Handler at DHL.
Renee loved her kids, husband, friends, family and the Bucs!!
She was preceded in death by: her father, Allen Jackson; mother, Patricia Highsmith; grandson, Jer- main Goins, Jr.; and stepdaughter, Jada Barner.
She leaves to mourn: her beloved husband, Bobby Barner, Sr.; children, Allen Thornton (Jazmin), Demetria Mays, Carolyn Clarke (Erica), D’Andre Fowler, Vintrice Rogers, John Hunt, III, Da’Quan Barb (Leona) and Deja Barb (Jarmaine); stepchildren, Bobby Barner, Jr., Devin Barner, Camille Barner and Jamille Barner; grandchildren, London Mainer, Arionna Hunt, Camren Thornton, Alonzo Mainer, Jr., DaKarai Barb, Da’Quan Barb, Jr., John Hunt, IV, Zyaire Thornton, Omari Taylor, Gianni Goins, Jada Thornton, Kaycee Goins, Kayden Goins and Dakota Barb; step- grandson, Jaylon Barner; siblings, Pamela Willis, Lee Williams, Michael Williams, Anita Hagens (Alphonso), Tameka Hagens, Steven Walton (Marshanna), Eric Walton (MeMe), Preston Oliver and Ashley Jackson (Fred); nieces and nephews, Eugene Johnson, Jr., Kayla Willis-Dorsey (Willie), Henry Willis, Mikera Williams, Sirbarionna Jackson, Aaliyah Jackson, Mikael Williams, Davon Robinson, Chad Stokes, A’zoria Lee, Zachary Walton, Sydney Wal- ton, Clifford Walton, Zacora Wal- ton, Michelle Martin-Jackson, Antwanesa Harris, Danté Martin and Erik Barner; sister-in-law, Mattie Martin; brother-in-law, Eu- gene Barner (Sharon) and a host of loving aunts, uncles and cousins.
The remains will repose from 4 - 7 P. M. Friday, May 28 at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue. Masks are re- quired. Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Own- ers.
MR. JAMES MARCO GIPSON
Mr. James Marco Gipson passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021. Funeral services will be con- ducted Saturday, May 29, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens, 4025 W. Pal- metto St., Tampa, Florida, with Reverend Anthony W. Greene, offi- ciating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Av- enue, Tampa, FL 33610. Masks are required.
Mr. James Marco Gipson was a native of Florida and a resident of Tampa for 53 years. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1986 and continued his education at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU). James Marco Gipson was a member of First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens, where during his earlier years he served as a member of the Youth Choir and the Young Adult Choir.
He leaves to cherish his mem- ory: daughters, Jana M. Gipson and Jayla M. Gipson; mother of his children, Sheretta M. Adams-Gip- son; sisters, Amy L. Gipson and Cindy M. Gipson; brother, Jared M. Gipson; nephew, Dallas A. Parker; niece, Angelia Gipson; two great aunts, six aunts, seven uncles, and many cousins and friends.
The remains will repose from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, May 28 at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue. Masks are re- quired. Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Own- ers.
MRS. MARY LORETTA STURKS
Mrs. Mary Loretta Sturks of Tampa, Florida, passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Ad- ventHealth Tampa Hospital at the age of 73. Funeral Services will be conducted on Saturday, May 29 at 5:00 p.m. at Ray Williams Memo- rial Chapel, 301 N. Howard Av- enue with Pastor Nathaniel Forbes, officiating. Masks are re- quired.
She graduated from Middleton Sr. High School and was an active member of the Track team. She was a member of The Church of God of Prophecy.
Mary was raised in Tampa, Florida, relocated to New York City and later returned home to be with her family.
Mary was preceded in death by: her mother, Ida Mae Sturks and father, James Sturks II.
Mary’s life will forever be cherished in the lives of those who survive her: sister, Frances Lovett; daughter, Michelle Mitchell; four sons, Eddie J. Mitchell, Jonathan F. Mitchell, Samuel M. Mitchell and Edgardo Prado Jr., and a host of grand and great grandchildren, family and friends.
The visitation will be held Sat- urday, May 29, 4-5 p.m., (one hour prior) to the Funeral Service at Ray Williams Funeral Home. Masks are required. Arrange- ments entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
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