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brother and sister, Joe Viverette, Dexter (Lex) Viverette, Ella Viverette Bagwell, James (Shine) Viverette,
Tommie (Rat) Viverette; aunts and uncles, Ether Jay Viverette, Theosica Arnold, Verna Gene Evans, Ollie Mae Jones, John Henry, Ida George and T. H. (Ida Mae) Viverette.
Sammie Mega “C” Viverette leaves cherished, fond memories, laughs, jokes and good times with: wife, Cardelia Viverette; children, Courtney Viverette (Willie McBride), Travis Viverette, Jason Viverette; sisters and brothers, Barbara Viverette (Bob), Cassie Viverette (May-May), Linda Viverette (Lin), Danny Viverette (Bull), Mary Viverette, Jessie Viverette (Jet Ball) and Antonio Viverette; grandchildren, Aaron Brown, Shanavia Bennett, Roshawn Mitchell, Jokobi Nelson, Davon Norton, Shaquera Bennett, Anthony Bennett; great grandchil- dren, Nykia Golfin, Karter Jones Brown, Rylo Bennett, Rykia Ben- net; uncles and aunties, Edward Lee Viverette, Betty Viverette, Tessie Viverette; nieces and nephews, Carlos Epps, Zada Cochran, Orrin Arnold, Sandria Arnold, Chantlet Viverette, San- tria Didley, Sanrita Monts, Daron Rowe, Valencia Pressley, Ebony Viverette, Demetris Viverette, Valenia Viverette , Tommie Viverette, III, Joey Viverette, Niki Green, Jamah L. Karesha, Darrell, Denise; and a host of other Tom- mie; and a host of other sorrowing relatives and friends.
There will be a viewing on Fri- day, May 7th, 2021 at Wilson Fu- neralHomefrom3–8p.m. Due to the current CDC restrictions, we are asking that you use the vis- itation as an opportunity to pay your final respects. For your con- venience and safety, we have ex- tended our visitation hours.
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pervisor at a Methadone Mainte- nance Drug Research Servicing Center. She received her Master of Social Welfare Degree at Hunter College, after which, she became a faculty member at Brooklyn Col- lege.
In 1978, Rubie began her ca- reer at John Jay College of Crimi- nal Justice, City University of N. Y., while also completing her Doctoral Degree in Social Welfare at Colum- bia University. Ascending to the faculty rank of Associate Professor, Rubie, later, joined the Adminis- tration at John Jay as Dean and De- partment Chair of the S.E.E.K. Program, Dean of Academic Plan- ning, and finally as Assistant Vice President for Strategic Planning and Outcomes Assessment.
After 32 years at John Jay and 34 years working for City Univer- sity of NY, Rubie retired alongside her husband, earning the title of Professor Emeritus. In 2012 John Jay dedicated the Student Council Conference Room named for Drs. James and Rubie Malone lauding their tireless work with their stu- dent population, rounding out her life rooted in the commitment to public service, social justice, and community outreach.
Rubie is survived by her hus- band, James A. Malone; daughter, Tracy Person (Darrin), and son, Sean Malone; grandchildren: Gage P. Cook, Cameron J. Cook, Liam R. Goedig-Person, Taylor A. Malone, and Jewell R. Person; siblings: Helen L. Johnson, Zephyrhills, Florida; Herbert B. Smith (Jeris), Ave Maria, Florida; Albert E. Smith (Debra), Homosassa, Florida; Samuel R. Smith, Tampa, Florida; Aaron R. Smith, Tampa, Florida; Valerie R. Harrell (James), At- lanta, Georgia; Stanley J. Smith (Doris), Houston, Texas; Rhonda D. Ellis (Rick), Laurel, Maryland; Klisa R. Smith, Ruskin, Florida; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In addition to her parents, Rubie was predeceased by: two brothers, David R. Smith, 2012; and Eddie J. Smith, Jr., 2020.
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In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to James and Rubie Malone Scholarship: http://jjay.cuny.edu/donate.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MEMORIAM
GARRICK B.
FISHER, SR.
May 9, 1971 – July 15, 2002
We wish you a Heavenly Birthday. We love you and miss you so much.
From your mother, Shirley Fisher Best, and your sons, Garrick, Jr., DeMario, Keon- tay, Hassan and family and friends.
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MR. SAMMIE LEE VIVERETTE
Homegoing celebration for Mr. Sammie Lee Viverette who passed away on April 15, 2021, will be held on Saturday, May 8th, 2021 at 2 p. m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida, with Pastor An- tonio Hawkins, officiating. Inter- ment will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Avenue, Tampa, Florida.
Mr. Sammie Lee Viverette was born on February 22nd, 1955 in Pascagoula, Mississippi. He was born to the union of Mr. and Mrs. Tommie Lee (Cassie Nash) Viverette.
Mr. Viverette was educated in the public schools of Hillsbor- ough County and graduated from King Senior High School, Class of 1976.
JC Viverette was a former employee of Airmax. He was self- employed as a Mechanic, as well as having other skills Mega “C”.
Mr. Sammie Lee Viverette was preceded in death by: his grandfather, JC Nash; grandpar- ents, Tommie (Ruth) Viverette; parents, Tommie Lee (Cassie) Viverette; daughter, Trina Viverette, Labiuska Askiew;
DR. RUBIE SMITH MALONE
Funeral services for Rubie Smith Malone, who passed away on April 25, 2021, will take place in Brooklyn, New York at the Congre- gational Church of the Evangel on Saturday, May 8, 2021, at 2 p. m. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the service will be virtual, and for those interested in witnessing the ceremony a link is published below.
There will be a graveside serv- ice in Tampa, Florida, on May 15, 2021, at Rest Haven Memorial Park; at this out-of-doors grave- side ceremony, attendance restric- tions will be somewhat more relaxed.
Rubie Smith Malone was the oldest of 12 children born to Eddie James Smith, Sr. and Bernida Verdell Smith, on November 8, 1939. Rubie was educated in the Hillsborough County Public School System and graduated class Vale- dictorian from Middleton Senior High School in 1957. She contin- ued her education at Clark College in Atlanta, Georgia where she ma- jored in Mathematics, and in 1958 pledged Delta Sigma Theta. She later earned charter member sta- tus with the Tampa Metropolitan Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. Rubie graduated in 1961 having made the Dean’s list and was listed in Who’s Who in American Col- leges and Universities.
Rubie moved to Brooklyn, New York where she met and married James Malone, a native of Akron, Ohio, and began a career of service to her community. Her other affil- iations are many: in 1968 she joined Jack and Jill of America, Inc., a national mothers and chil- dren organization for African Americans; and, in 1989, The Links Inc., an international organ- ization of friendship and service for African American women. As a teen she was baptized and served actively in Allen Temple African Methodist Episcopal Church in Tampa. And in New York, Rubie joined her local church serving on the Deacon Board.
Rubie has always been com- mitted to public service; thus, starting out as a case worker for the Department of Social Services. She was a Counselor and Unit Su-
THANK YOU
MARY ELIZABETH HAMILTON
The family of Mary Eliza- beth Hamilton would like to ex- tend our sincere gratitude for your prayers, phone calls, food, flowers, cards and other acts of kindness during our bereave- ment.
Special thanks to Rev. Calvin Williams, Rev. W. James Favorite, Rev. Mel Harris and Beulah Baptist Institutional Church family, and all other friends, organizations and caregivers.
May God bless you.
The entire Hamilton- Abrams family.
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY
IRENE DENNARD HARRIS
If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I’d walk right up to heaven and bring you home again,
Happy Mother’s Day in Heaven, Mommie. We love and miss you so much.
Love, Casanthia (Cookie) Mingo, Michelle “Shakey” Peter- son, Michael and Freddie Dennard.
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