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Funeral/Memoriams/Card Of Thanks
AIKENS
MRS. LINDA ‘CHIP’ BATCHELOR ALDRICH
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Linda “Chip” Batchelor Aldrich of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 will be held on Saturday, May 29th, at 11 a. m., Greater Mt. Moriah P. B. Church,
1225 N. Nebraska Ave., Rev. B. R. Fulton, pastor, officiating. The inter- ment will be held in Rest Haven Me- morial Park Cemetery.
Linda “Chip” Batchelor Aldrich was born December 12, 1949 in At- lanta, Georgia to the Clifford “Quack” Brown and the late Bettye J. Brown. She was a member of Mount Moriah P. B. Church. Linda was very active and served on many commu- nity committees. She was a dedi- cated member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and planned many youth events. In addition, she worked as an educator in Hillsborough County Schools, and she taught at the post- secondary level in North Carolina.
She was an award-winning real estate agent for over twenty years and helped many families obtain home ownership. Linda traveled ex- tensively and lived in several States. Her outgoing personality and win- ning smile will be missed by her fam- ily and friends.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Bettye J. Brown.
She leaves to cherish her pre- cious memories with: her husband, Samuel Aldrich, Sr.; children, Dar-
ron Aldrich and Samuel Aldrich, II; grandchildren, Shaniquea Aldrich, Latifah Aldrich, Darron Aldrich, Jr., Caric Polite, Marquise Aldrich, Malik Aldrich and Tashia Aldrich; great-grandchildren, Amya Cotney, Da-keriyon, Da-Cari Aldrich, Darion Aldrich, Damire Aldrich and Cari Po- lite, Jr.; father, Clifford “Quack” Brown; brother, Clifford Brown, Jr.; sisters, Gail Greene and Veronica Borders; aunts, Barbara Johnson and Sheko “Louise” Batchelor; uncle, Willie Riggins; nieces, Sulcan- dra Cooper, Sydney Brown and Shamera Jennot; nephews, Damian Greene, Charles Borders, Jr., Jerrell Borders and Addison Brown; cousins, Carolyn Parnell, Chauncey Brewer, Rochelle Bungie, Donna Batchelor, Joyce Brown, Debbie Batchelor, Mike Batchelor and Keny- atta Batchelor.
The visitation will be at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, May 28th from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service. We are following the CDC guide- lines.
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BIRTHDAY MEMORIAM
PEARLIE M. MELVIN
Oh! I miss you, but just the same, I thank God for H. B. D. Seems like forever since I was with you. Happy birthday, Mommy. Love you, miss you, and see you soon.
Your forever loving son, Anthony Staten. P. S. We all miss you, love you, SMH.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TITIE
CHRISTIE EVE FRANCOIS May 27, 1994 — May 27, 2018
I can picture your face like a photograph. I can see your smile and hear your laugh. Ever since you left, every day that goes by I remember you. Whenever I close my eyes, like a dream, I see your beautiful smile and face. I can never es- cape your love and life be- cause it was so bright. Bright like the sun.
Rest my love, one day I will see you, touch your face and hold you again. We miss you and will always forever love you, princess.
Mommy.
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
RUTH B. YOUNG May 9, 2014
Sorry, I’m late remembering. You know I will never forget. Missing you every day.
I was so blessed to have you as my mother. You made me real special and gave me everything I needed and more.
Love you, your daughter, Lenora Buggs, grandkids, the But- lers.
BIRTHDAY MEMORIAM
LOUIS MCNAIR
Sunrise: May 31, 1911 – Sunset: June 11, 1995
Happy Birthday, Daddy. You will forever be in our hearts. We will always love you, Daddy and you will never be forgotten.
From you children, George, and son-in-law, Leon; grandchil- dren, Timothy; and all of your family. Love always.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
DEACONESS ALICE “PEACHES” WILLIAMS
The family of Deaconess Alice “Peaches” Williams would like to extend our sin- cere thanks to the St. John Cathedral family, friends, and neighbors for the calls, food, cards, and all acts of kindness extended to us during our be- reavement.
God bless you and thanks again.
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