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day, April 5, 2018 at St. Joseph’s Hospital with her faithful family by her side. She was born on June 14, 1931 to the late Lessie Johnson in Polk City, FL. She moved to Tampa, Florida where she met Mr. Clarence Jones, Sr., and fell in love and later mar- ried. From this joyous union seven children were born. Mrs. Alexander later met and married Mr. David Alexander.
She professed her belief in Jesus Christ over 25 years ago. Ms. Alexander was a retired em- ployee of Hillsborough County School Board.
There will be a viewing on Friday, April 20th, 2018 at Wil- son Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. with the family present to receive friends from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Friends are asked to assem- ble at the funeral home at ap- proximately 2:45 p.m. Saturday for the service.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilon-funeralhome.com
THANK YOU
MRS. ANNA ‘BONNIE’ IVERY BEAUFORD
The Family of Anna “Bon- nie” Ivery Beauford would like to take a moment to extend our deepest gratitude to each and every one who supported us during the passing of our loved one.
A very special thank you to Aikens Funeral Home, Allen Temple A. M. E. Church Fam- ily, Rev. Dr. Glenn B. Dames, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Ferrell-Houston Women’s Missionary Society, neighbors of Chaney Lane, Professional Women Group Dress for Success, Spelman College Alumni, City of Tampa, and all others who went above and beyond their expressions of love to our family.
Your thoughts and wishes have been a great comfort to the family; our hearts are full with the outpouring love we have received during this most difficult time. We gain strength in knowing that our dearest “Bonnie” was loved and cared for by so many.
Thank you again for your incredible kindness.
With love and affection, the family.
ley, Kaliyah & Kayleen Yore; close friends, Missionary Loretta Joseph, Mildred King, Deacons Earl and Mona Newsome, Sanrel Short, the 34th Street Church of God Family and a host of other relatives and friends who knew and loved her dearly.
The visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. and
the family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Friday, April 20, 2018, at Wil- son Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida, 33605. Friends are asked to as- semble at the church at approx- imately 10:45 a.m. on Saturday. “A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
WILSON
MRS. VIOLA DURDEN JONES ALEXANDER
Home going celebration for Ms. Viola Durden Jones Alexan- der will be held on Saturday April 21, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida with Reverend Ronnie L. Murray, Sr. officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
She was preceded in death by two sons, Jerome and Clarence Jones Jr., one daughter, Teresa Alecia Jones Green and hus- band, David Alexander.
She leaves to cherish memo- ries of her with three daughters, Edith Jones (Willie) Wimbush, Lucille Jones and Hortense (Tony) Jacobs; one son, Claude (Vanderlyn) Jones; like her sons, Maurice and Johnny John- son; grandchildren, Keith (San- day) McClaurin, Tavaris (Latikk) Jones, Clarence Jones III, Alicia (Myron) Williams, Chemere Wil- son, George William, Jacqueline Wimbush; like a granddaughter, ILona Young; great grands, Kay- see, Kirria McClaurin, Brent Mc- Claurin, Samanatha Jones, Sirone Jones, Clarence Jones, IV, Keiona Jones, Clarenitia Jones, Rashawn, Jaden, Izaih, Markeeb, Asyia, Jazmen, Ronnie III, Roshay, Roquan, Ja'Hari, Jai'Anni, Eliza and Kentwan Wimbush, Tongela Donaldson, Kanessa Reaves, Vonntay Wim- bush, and Raven Winbush; two brothers, Freddie Johnson and
Bennie Johnson, Jr.; a host of nieces including, Pastor Bar- bara Pollack, Jackie Rollins, Vi- ciola Johnson, Lekeisha Durdens, Valerie, Tina, Sharon, Yvette & husband, Jeanette, She- lia, Delphene, Carla Coonce, Linda P. Johnson, Regrainelya, Renee, Rita, Jackie, Myra, Chris, Sylvia, Wanda, Mary Ann and Elaine; a host of nephews in- cluding, Bennie Dayton, South Carolina, Johnny Bradford, Or- lando, Henry(Alecia) Baker, Paul Johnson and wife, Reggie Johnson, Michael Coonce, Rod- erick Coonce, Las Vegas, Roder- ick Holmes, Atlanta, Derrick Johnson, Tony Johnson, Ronald L. Andrews, Bishop Ike An- drews, George Johnson, Jr., Maurice Johnson, Shelton Danzey, Johnny Johnson, Del- vaugh Johnson, Curtis Johnson, William Johnson, Jr., Terrick Durden ( Candance), Gregory Johnson, Jeff Holmes and Alvin Holmes; three sisters in law,
DEACON MILDRED DRUELLA WRIGHT CROSBY
A celebration of love and life for Deacon Mildred Druella Wright Cosby of Tampa, Florida, who passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2018, will be held on Saturday April 21, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the Thirty-Fourth Street Church of God, 3000 N. 34th Street, Tampa, FL 33605 with Bishop Thomas Scott, Senior Pastor, officiating. Interment will be on Monday April 23, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida.
Mildred was born December 8, 1946 in Bealsville, Florida, the second eldest of 8 children to the late Arthur and Audrey Wright. She attended the public schools of Hillsborough County, graduating from Marshall High School. She furthered her edu- cation at Lincoln Business Col- lege, Jacksonville, Florida.
She was employed with the National Labor Relations Board in the Tampa Regional Office for 36 years, starting in Docket and progressing to Office Manager. Mildred became a friend and mentor to the staff of the Re- gion’s three offices. She was known for her vast knowledge of the Region’s operations, her generous and charismatic per- sonality, and her inspirational willingness to work at any task. Mildred was honored in 2010 by the staff of Region 12 as a much loved icon at her retirement cer- emony.
Mildred grew up in a Chris- tian home and accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior at Bealsville Church of God under the leadership of Rev. Margorie Sledge. In the early 90’s she be- came a member of 34th Street Church of God. She faithfully served as a Sunday School Teacher and was a dedicated member of the Deacon’s Min- istry.
Mildred leaves to cherish fond memories of her life and legacy with her husband, Mar- shall Everett Cosby, Jr.; chil- dren, Kathryn Denise Turner (Alfred), Jacquelyn Kay Smith, Marshall Cosby, III (India) and Daniel Vincent Cosby; grand- children, Sierra Turner, Louis Watts, Aidan Turner, Jamari Jones, Antonio, Markis, Cam- ryn, Mahki and Kindall Cosby; sisters and brothers, Carolyn Brown, Rosalyn Davis, Arthur Wright (Jennifer), Deborah Nel- son (Julius-deceased), Nyla Wright, Victor Wright and Vin- cent Wright (Juana); aunts and uncle, Carrie Hoffman, James Wright, Betty Bing, Bernice Robinson and Dr. Elva Adams; a host nieces and nephews; a host of cousins, including special cousin, Karen Wright; in-laws, Diane Johnson, Mildred Pinkard, Janette Cosby and William Cosby; god sister, Bar- bara Rutledge; godchildren, Michelle Brinson, Jonathan and Josiah Thompson, Victor Wha-
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MOTHER
MRS. MARGARET MADDOX April 20th
Today is your birthday and oh how we wish you were here with us to celebrate. However, we know you are celebrating in heaven with all of our loved ones.
Rest on Mom, a little while longer until we all meet again. Happy birthday, we love and miss you.
The Maddox Family.
SPECIAL MEMORIES OF OUR BROTHER
CLARENCE (BOOTY) MADDOX April 2010
It’s so very hard to imagine you have been gone eight long years, yet it seems like yesterday you made us laugh and some- times cry. But, you were so special and we know you are watching us from the sky.
Forever in our hearts, Big Brother. Love, the Maddox Family.
Shirley
Stephanie
Cheyenne
friends, Elizabeth Wynn, Lutri- cia Ward, Gloria Cochran and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.
Johnson Jackson, Johnson and Johnson; special
Ms. Viola Durden Jones Alexander answered the call of her Heavenly Father on Thurs-
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