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INTEGRITY
MS. SELENA MARSHAY WILLIAMS
Celebration of Life Funeral Service for Ms. Selena Marshay Williams will be held private.
Selena Marshay Williams was born on September 24, 1983, in Tampa, FL to Gary and Loraine Valdez-Williams.
She was educated in the Hills- borough County Public Schools and graduated from Hillsborough High School, Class of 2002. She was a member of the Rap Group called Military who produced the hit song, “All The Way Live.” God gifted her with a beautiful angelic voice which she used in church, around the community, and now she is singing in the heavenly choir. Selena worked at Verizon Wireless for 9 years and worked for the United States Postal Service as a mail carrier until her demise.
Selena grew up serving the Lord as a member of Faith Temple MB Church. She later became a faithful member of Relevation CMB Church, where she served on the Praise Team, Women’s Mis- sion, and the GBR Choir.
Selena M. Williams departed this life on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, to be with the Lord.
She was preceded in death by: her loving grandparents, Frank and Vellena Valdez and Randolph and Claire Mae Williams; uncle/aunt, Lewis and Frankye Jaudon.
Her memories will forever be treasured by: her son, Soljah A. Anderson and his father the love of her life, Edward Anderson; de- voted mother, Loraine Valdez- Williams and father, Gary Williams; brother, Troy Williams; sister, Monica Burke; three aunts, Cinderella Valdez-Cuyler, Valerie Valdez, Loretta Robinson (Rev. GB Robinson); five uncles, Frank Valdez, Jr., Tony Valdez, Sr. (San- dra), Alphonso Valdez, Sr., Ray- mond Valdez Sr., and Randolph Williams, Sr. (Brenda); first cousins, Lewis Jaudon, Jr., Patrick Johnson, Alphonso Valdez, Jr., Russell Johnson, Carlos Valdez, Raymond Valdez, Jr., Terrance Williams, Randolph Williams, Jr., Tony Valdez, Jr., Eric Allen, Jr., Angel Valdez, April Valdez, Tin- nelle Wells, Tonya Valdez, Tawanda Valdez, Kimberly Pierre, Valmeka Williams, Tiffany James, Brittany Valdez, Marissa Martin, Chandra Valdez. She also leaves to mourn a host of other family mem- bers, friends, and co-workers.
Public Viewing will be held on Friday, June 5, 2020, at Integrity Funeral Services, 3822 E. 7th Av- enue, Tampa, Florida, from 12 noon til 8 p. m. Guidelines set forth by the CDC are still in effect during this time.
Saturday, June 6, 2020 at 11 a. m. the Funeral Service can be viewed live via Integrity Funeral Services Facebook Page.
A SERVICE OF INTEGRITY
RAY WILLIAMS
MR. ALBERT BAILEY
Mr. Albert Bailey of Tampa, qui- etly made his transition on the morn- ing of May 27th, 2020. A Private Funeral Service (closed to the public) will be conducted Saturday, June 6, at 11 a. m. at Ray Williams Memorial Chapel, 301 N. Howard Ave., with Elder Nathaniel Johnson, officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park. Please follow the CDC guidelines.
Mr. Albert Bailey was a native of Tampa, FL, where he resided for 73 years. He was the son of the late Al- bert Bailey, Sr. and Mildred John- son-Bailey. He attended Howard W. Blake, C/O 1965 and was a member of St. John Progressive Missionary Bap- tist Church.
Mr. Albert Bailey was well- known in the West Tampa Commu- nity, a retired Cosmetologist and Entertainer. He was a member of the vocal group, “Faith, Hope and Char- ity,” out of Tampa, FL. They were best known for their 1975 hit, “To Each His Own.” They recorded 6 al- bums between 1970-1978, which in- cluded 5 chart- topping hits and 2 gold albums.
Mr. Albert Bailey was admired and respected by all who knew him, both young and old. His jovial spirit, charisma, and infinite wisdom lives on in our hearts. We will miss his mortality as we embrace his immor- tality.
He was preceded in death by: his father, Albert Bailey, Sr.; mother, Mildred Johnson-Bailey; grand- mother, Thelma Y Wilson; brother, Randal Watkins, Sr.; sister, Marlene Miller; nephew, Mark Watkins; un- cles, Theodore, Nathaniel, Arthur Johnson and Clayton Wilson, Sr.; cousins, Thelma, Valorie, Patricia, Theodore, Charles, Arthur and Jodi
Johnson.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
4 sisters, Teralyn Jones, Charlene Webb (George), Mildred Henderson (Carlton) and Charlotte Scruggs; 2 brothers, Johnny and Reginald Bai- ley; aunts, Sara Whittington, Veron- ica Wilson and Nancy Johnson; 15 nieces and nephews, Bernadette Watkins, Randall Watkins, Billie Jean Mallory (Terrance), Kimberly Jones, Johnnie Jones, III, Yolanda Jones (Antwan), Adria Webb, Char- lene Bowens (Monte), Adrian Bailey- Ghee (Andre), Keith Bailey (Raishara), Shakisha Bailey-Lawson, Regan Willis, Robert Kelly (Eldrena), Robbin Scruggs, and Carmen Hilliard; 42 great nieces and nephews, Terrel, Tiffany, Trent, Tay- lor, Marissa, Desiree, Myla, Sherron, Derlannah, Tiara, Arsenio, Amari, Antwan, Jr., Andre (Shakari), Ter- rance (Shacora), Marquise, Eboni, Ronshay, Aundria, Ashanti, Andre, Jr., Shakyla, Kori, Kenzli, David, Jr., Diamyn, Ronald, Maurice, Darne- sha, Eriel, Robert, IV, Rodnesia, Em- manuel, Naomi, Jayla, Nathaniel, Faith, Gianni, Jarien, Danielle, Andre, Sr., and Terrance Mallory, Jr.; 20 great-great nieces and nephews, Eriance, Shakyla, Elijah, Tyson, Johnathan, Terrance, III, Tremaine, Taliyah, Tia, Tariq, Jew- elz, Messiah, Mason, Carmello, Kynii, Harmony, Amari, Jr., Amir, Daniah, and Aundre, Jr.; cousins, Gwendolyn, Ernestine, Tanya, Wanda, Natalie, Gail, Dorthy, Lila, Kathy, Nikiki (Vaughn), Tiffany (Donald, Jr.), Lillie, Khadya, Lav- erne, Pearl, Wesley, Theodore, Jr. (Doris), Donald, Mustafa, Mohamed, Vernis, Elder Nathaniel Johnson, Horace, Johnny (Rebecca), Ricky (Rosalyn), Clayton (Stephanie), Christopher (Venita), Darren (Teresa), Andre Owens, Kay Frances, and Debra; close at heart, Ollie Blanchett, Oscar Hill, Brenda Hilliard, Wesley Jones, Johnnie Jones, Jr., Sherri, and Vera; special friends and families, Sharon Dean, Sadie Perry, Glenda Givens, Joann Thomas, along with the Brooks, Sanders, Bowens, Oliver, Dean, Hill, Hilliard, Fells, Lovett, Russell, and Redmon families; special daughter, Rhonesia Dennard and a host of other relatives and friends.
The remains will repose from 3-7 p. m., Friday, June 5, at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Av- enue. We are asking family and friends to follow the CDC guidelines.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners
SISTER DOROTHY MAE BAILEY
Sister Dorothy Mae Bailey of Tampa passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020. A Graveside Service will be conducted Saturday, June 6 at 11 a. m. at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Av- enue, Tampa, Florida. Interment will follow. Please follow the CDC guidelines.
Sister Dorothy Mae Bailey was born in Sparta, Georgia. She re- tired from the Hillsborough County School System and was a faithful member of The Pentecostal Church of God for many years. She served as the President of the Tampa Usher Board. She was an outstanding and dutiful Praying Woman.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, Frank W. and Susie G. Bell; brother, Frank W. Bell, Jr.; 2 sisters, Naomi Jones and Barbara Bell; and daughter, Gwendolyn L. Bailey-Knight.
She leaves to cherish her mem- ory: 2 sons, James H. Bailey, III, Westminster, MD; and Frank W. Bailey, Sr., (Marcela), Tampa, FL; step-son, Bryant Snead, Tampa, FL; 2 daughters, Dorothy J. Bailey, Tampa, FL and Barbara A. Bailey- Walker, Tampa, FL; Bonus daugh- ter, Sophia Baker-Alexander; loving sister, Julia Tyler, South Bay, FL; 1 brother, Robert L. Bell, (Sheree), Baltimore, MD; 1 uncle, John E. Barnes, Sparta, GA; 1 sis- ter-in-law, Inez Bell, Baltimore, MD; grandchildren, Teniqua Bai- ley, Darrisha Ray (Danny), Frank Bailey Jr., Latoyia Bailey, Alex Lewis, Jr., Jermaine Bailey, Symone Matthews, Phillip Walker, III, Markita Graham (Rashad), Frankerria Bailey, Jermeleo Chest- nut, and Jayden Bailey; 28 great grandchildren; 3 god-daughters, Darlene Allen, Yolanda Washing- ton, and Sylvia Smith Johnson; 2 godsons, Willie and Jesse Jackson; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives too numerous to name. Special fond memories are left with Lovett Clark, Sr. and Tawan Thompson.
The remains will repose from 3-7 p. m., Friday, June 5, at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue. We are asking family and friends to follow the CDC guidelines.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
DEACON FRED JOHNSON
Deacon Fred Johnson of Wimauma, Florida passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020. A Celebra- tion of Life Service will be con- ducted Saturday, June 6 at 11 a. m. at Mount Moriah Missionary Bap- tist Church, 5910 Vel Street, with Reverend Eddie Starling, Pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in Wimauma Community Ceme- tery.
Mr. Fred Johnson was born in Tampa, Florida, to Mr. Fred and Eva Johnson. He attended public school at Old Sun City, Bethune and East Bay High School. After graduating, Deacon Johnson fol- lowed his passion of becoming a truck driver for over 40 years. Be- cause of his love of trucking, Dea- con Johnson was able to give abundantly to his community, and mentor young truckers in the com- munity.
He accepted Christ as his Sav- ior at a young age and was a faith- ful servant of Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church for many years. He was also a member of the Young Men Progressive Lodge #689 and was installed as a Deacon under the leadership of Reverend James W. Berrien.
Deacon Johnson was preceded in death by: his father, Fred John- son, Sr.; his mother, Sister Eva Johnson; sister, Yvonne Deloris Johnson; and nephew, Tamburi Johnson.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory: his loving wife of 32 years, Deaconess Rita Johnson; daughters, Selina Smith of Tulsa Ok, and Allene Fristad (Justin) of Riverview, FL; son, Charlie Mor- gan of Wimauma, FL; grandchil- dren, Jivontae Morgan, Vincent Green, Promise Morgan, Isaiah Green, Arrelious Morgan, Jelina Smith, Jayla Smith, and Justin Fristad, Jr.; great-grandchildren, Jaliyah Morgan and Janiah Mor- gan;sister, Shirley Rice (Robert) of Palmetto, FL; brother, Gary Slate of Wimauma, FL; sisters-in-law, Karen Campbell of Ft. Meade, FL, and Margaret Williams of Ft. Meade, FL; brothers-in-law, Charles Campbell (Maurice) of Ft. Meade, FL; special caring nephew, Christopher Johnson of Tampa, FL; niece, Sonja Jones-Gay (Her- man); goddaughter, Jalissa Levins of Tampa; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. Special Thanks to Henry Porter, Dontae Porter, Horace Porter, Alex Berrien, Kendrick Johnson, Dea- con Robert Berrien and Inell Berrien.
The remains will repose from 4-7 p. m., Friday, June 5, at Mount Moriah M. B. Church. We are ask- ing family and friends to follow the CDC guidelines.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
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