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Funerals/Memoriam
WILSON
MS. CAROLYN SPOTFORD WILLIAMS
Mrs. Carolyn Spotford Williams of 2002 Thornbush Place, Brandon, FL, 33511, passed away Tuesday, Febru- ary 3, 2015.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, Febru- ary14,2015,at11a.m.at Greater Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 1207 North Jefferson Street, Reverend Oscar Johnson, pastor emer- itus, with Reverend André Saunders, officiating. Inter- ment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park.
Mrs. Carolyn Spotford Williams was a native of Florida, and a resident of Tamp for 68 years. She at- tended Hillsborough County Schools and graduated from George S. Middleton High School.
Ms. Williams was a mem- ber of the Divine Red Hat So- ciety and the Smarties Social Club. She was employed as the first Black bookkeeper at Wonder Bread Bakery.
She leaves to cherish her memory: 5 loving children, Yvette (John) Stephens of Lithonia, GA, Yvonne John- son, Carol Lewis, Darryl Williams and Angela (David) Claypool, all of Tampa; 11 granddaughters, Natalie Coakley, Shawna (Byron) Floyd of Ft. Stewart, GA, Jen- nell Johnson, Whitney House, Di’Anjah Claypool, DaKima Williams, Do- minique (Ary) Jaccis of Miami, FL, D’Arra Williams, Destiny Williams, Diamond Williams and D’aniyah Williams; 13 grandsons, Ryan Stephens of Oceanside, CA, Reche Johnson of Nor- folk, VA, Allen Johnson, Christopher Johnson, Sr., Donald Lewis, Kesslin Lewis, David Claypool, Jr., D’onte Claypool, Darren Williams, Darryl Williams, Jr., Darrell Mitchell, Darius Williams of San Diego, CA, and Darryl “Man” Williams, Jr. (As- syria); 24 great grandchil- dren; loving sister, Gloria (Claude) Rhanes; like a sis- ter, Virginia (John) Ander- son; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends.
The remains will repose after 5 p. m., Friday, Febru- ary 13, 2015, at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue; and the family will receive friends
from 6-7 p. m. Arrangements entrusted
to RAY WILLIAMS FU- NERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners. www.ray- williamsfuneralhome.com
MS. BERNDORIS FULLER
A funeral service celebrat- ing the life of Ms. Berndoris Fuller, who passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2015, will be held on Saturday, Feb- ruary 14, 2015, at 2:30 p. m. at Peace Progressive Mission- ary Baptist Church, 2607 E. 24th Avenue, Tampa, with the pastor, Rev. Albert Gallmon, Jr., officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Me- morial Park Cemetery.
Ms. Fuller was preceded in death by: her father, Bernis Deloach; grandmother, Ida Deloach; sister, Stephanie Priester; uncles, Johnny Youmans, Larry Gray, Hansel Gray and James F. Gray; cousin, Mary Fuller; niece, Ashley Cousin; and great nephew, Quinton Gir- ven.
She leaves to cherish mem- ories of her with: husband, Donald L. Smith, Sr.; chil- dren, Donald L. Smith, Jr. (Chanel), Shaneir Fuller (Paul A. Fagan, fiancé), Ameer O. Fuller (Marquetta), Donneatha L. Fuller (Julian), Donquel J. Smith (Shawanda), Calvin Ball and Dominique L. Smith; grand- children, Donnesha Laboo, Arnisha Fuller, Julianna Mitchell, Juliana Detres, Ameer Fuller, Jr., Rasharda Mitchell, Jubilee Mitchell, Donquel Smith, Jr., Justyce Mitchell, Zamair Fuller, Ju- liana Mitchell, Zariya and Za- mair Fuller, Sariah Mitchell, Ricky Johnson and Riley Johnson; mother, Inez F. Priester; step-father, Isaac (Ike) Washington; sisters, Yolanda E. Lawrence and
husband, Charles, Yoshieka Priester (Herman), and Al- berta Robinson and hus- band, Kenneth; brothers, Gerald Fuller and wife, Lil- lian, Karleen Fuller, Robert L. Priester and Jason A. Priester (Angela); nieces, Rominka Josiah and hus- band, Jeremiah, Rolicia Priester, Micheelia Jones, Franlicia Priester, Dorlicia Priester, Deonna, Shaneka Cousin, Laveshia Priester, Keniqua Robinson, Kendilya Robinson, Kennasia Robin- son, Antaniquie Johnson, NaKeshia Fuller, Tyshieka, Talonda, Michelle Priester and Jasani Washington; nephews, Nathaniel Williams, Isembe Priester and wife, Stephanie, Kevon Fuller, Devin Fuller, Jamal Gordon, Gerald, Jr., Little Gerald, Jr., Robert, Jr., Rasha, Karleen, Jr., An- thony, Jr. Anqwan and Jason, Jr.; 40 great nieces and nephews; a special lov- ing aunt, Ella Mae Brown Jenkins and husband, Leroy; uncles, Lane Gray and Syd- ney Gray; special cousins, Janice Mason and Cathie Autry; devoted friends, Willie Daniels, James Britt, Linda Boyd, Velicia Poole and Donna Davis; and other sorrowing relatives and friends.
Ms. Berndoris Fuller was born in Brunson, South Car- olina, to the parentage of Inez F. Priester and Bernis Deloach. She was also raised by her stepfather, Isaac (Ike) Washington.
Ms. Fuller attended the public schools of Hillsbor- ough County in spite of her disability.
She was a loving mother, sister, aunt and grand- mother. Ms. Fuller was a well know resident of Central Park Village.
There will be a viewing on
Friday, February 13, 2015, at
Wilson Funeral Home, 3000
th
N. 29 Street, Tampa, from
5-9 p. m.
Friends are asked to as-
semble at the church at ap- proximately 2:15 p. m. for the service.
“A WILSON SERVICE” www.wilson-funeral-
home.com
MR. JAMES HARRIS
A funeral service for James Harris, who passed away on Monday, February 8, 2015, will be held on Tues- day, February 17, 2015, at 11 a. m. at Life Springs Baptist Church, 912 East Fairbanks Street, Tampa, with the Sen- ior Pastor, Bobby Patton, of- ficiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memo- rial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Harris leaves to cher- ish fond memories of him with: his wife, Denise Harris; sons, Michael Harrelson and wife, Coraetta, Willie James Harris, Jr., William Harris, Eric Harris and wife, Velda Faye, Roderick Harris, Ed- ward Harris, Juan Carlos Serrano, Jose Serrano and Angel Serrano; daughters, Sylvia Jordan and husband, Randall, Carolyn Riggins, Velda Serrano and Taina Ser- rano; grandchildren, Ciara Harris, Antonio Harris, Por- tia Walker and husband, Justin, Brittany Harris, Kim- berly Reaves, Brian Harris, Caranita Harrelson, Twila Williams, Marisol Brito, Shanda Cook and husband, Rodney, Jelina Harris, Can- dice Ellis, Lakithia Lawrence, Brittany Harris and Erika Harris; a host great grand- children; sisters, Sara Howard and Mary Hardrick; and a host of other sorrowing relatives and friends.
James Harris was born on March 22, 1934, in Lumpkin, Georgia, to Nettie Will Har- ris.
He moved to Tampa, at a very young age with his grandparents. He was edu- cated in the Hillsborough County School System.
James moved to Chicago when he was a teenager to be with his mother and sisters. He later moved back to Tampa, and made it his home.
He worked at Suncoast Electric Motors until he re- tired in 2012.
Mr. James Harris affec- tionately known as “Cap” and “Willie” was a Christian. He loved music, sports and hav- ing barbecues for his family.
There will be a viewing on Monday, February 16, 2015, from 5-8 p. m. at Wilson Fu- neral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa.
Friends are asked to as- semble at the church on Tuesday at approximately 10:45 a. m. for the service.
“A WILSON SERVICE” www.wilson-funeral-
home.com
MRS. AUTHORINE DIXON CLARK
A memorial service cele- brating the life of Mrs. Au- thorine Dixon Clark, will be held on Saturday, February 14, 2015, at 12 Noon at Mt. Olive A. M. E. Church, 1902 West LaSalle Street, with Rev. Gregory Gay, officiating.
Mrs. Authorine D. Clark fulfilled her life’s purpose of being a devout and loving servant of our most high God and answered His call on Thursday February 5, 2015, and was welcomed home into His eternal embrace after 86 years of service.
Mrs. Clark was born in Au- gusta, GA, to Fred and Annie Klee Dixon. She received her early tutelage in the county schools of Augusta, GA, and later furthered her education in other institutions namely in New York.
Mrs. Clark met the love of her life and later married James F. Clark Jr., and they were happily married for 45 years until his demise August 30, 1992. To this union 2 chil- dren were born, James A. Clark and Morris L. Clark.
Preceding her in death were: her parents, Fred and Annie Klee Dixon; husband, James F. Clark Jr.; son, Mr. James A. Clark; and 3 broth- ers, Curtis A. Dixon, Steve Dixon and Wayne Dixon.
Mrs. Clark leaves to cele- brate her life with: son, Mor- ris L. Clark; grandchildren, Bryant Anthony Clark, Mario Clark and Rosa A. Clark; great granddaughter, Ryan Clark; 3 sisters, Klee E. Williams, Constance Preston and Alza (Emmanuel) Stanis- laus; brother, Fred Dixon, Jr.; sister-in-law, Dora Dixon; her extended sister, Margaret Cussauex-Mount; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; best friend, Evelyn (EN) Cus- sauex; and other sorrowing relatives and friends.
Friends are asked to as- semble at the church at ap- proximately 11:45 a. m., Saturday for the service.
“A WILSON SERVICE” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
IN MEMORIAM
INEZ MIKELL
Mom, it’s been 10 years today, it seems like yester- day. Greatly miss you.
Love you. J. B., Lauren and family.
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