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Funerals
HOLMES
MRS. LILLIAN PERRY BRADDY SIMMONS
Lillian, affectionately known as “Redd,” was born on April 21, 1936, in Dukes, FL to the parent- age of Alton and Mable Perry. She was the oldest of two daugh- ters.
On Friday, June 19, 2020, the Prince of Peace strolled through His garden and chose our beloved flower - LILLIAN PERRY BRADDY SIMMONS - to accom- pany Him on her journey home! Lillian had fulfilled her earthly- commitments; therefore, it was time for her to rest.
She was a long-time member of Allen Temple AME Church; a 4th generation of AME and a 2nd generation of Allen Temple AME Church. Lillian was a devout Christian who sincerely loved the Lord and was an active member in the church. She first joined Allen Temple AME at the tender age of ten during a church re- vival, and later baptized under the pastorage of Rev. R. J. Blaine. She was a past member of the Steward Board, the Trustee Board, the Pulpit Aid Board and the Don’t You Worry Club. Prior to her homegoing, she was a long-time member of the Choir Number One, later known as Gospel Chorus and the Senior Adult Ministry.
Lillian was also very active within the community. She was a member of the 50 and Fabulous Club at Fair Oaks Community Center; Vice President of Doug Williams Fan Club.
Lillian undoubtedly dis- played her love for her children, grandchildren and great-grand- children and her adopted grand- children. She took great pride in spending quality time with her family and friends and would do anything for them. Lillian adored sports, had a passion for shopping, an interest in traveling and just basically enjoyed living life. She was well-known for her infamous walk and her unselfish- ness of gift giving; not to mention her witty and feisty humor.
While Lillian’s mother worked in Miami, FL, Lillian moved to Gainesville, FL to com- plete her education in Alachua County Public Schools System. While in Gainesville, she gradu- ated from Lincoln High School, got married and was blessed with three loving children: her sons, Ronald Simmons (deceased), John Simmons and daughter, Charlotte Simmons. Years later she relocated to Tampa, FL and rejoined Allen Temple AME Church under the pastorage of Rev. H. McDonald Nelson. Lil- lian met her lifelong partner and soulmate Julius Braddy and was blessed with two additional
daughters: Gail Braddy and Veronica Pascoe.
During her early years, Lillian was the first Black waitress em- ployed at the S. H. Kress & Com- pany in 1965 after the “Sit Ins.” Her passion for children and love of education prompted her to seek employment with Roosevelt Valdez Daycare. She attended Hillsborough Community College and the University of South Florida, where she received a Bachelor’s degree in Early Child- hood Education. She was em- ployed with the Hillsborough County Head Start Program as a teacher until her retirement. After her retirement, Lillian began working with the New York Yan- kees and the Tampa Bay Bucca- neers. She was still employed during the time of her death.
Lillian was preceded in death by: her sister, Alton Elaine Perry Smith and family, her parents, Alton and Mable Perry, son, Ronald Simmons, grandchildren, Keith Smalls and Denzel Simmons and cousin, Pauline Jones.
She leaves to cherish and cele- brate her memory: a loving part- ner, Julius Braddy; her four children, Charlotte Simmons, John Simmons, Gail Braddy and Veronica Braddy Pascoe (Michael); step-daughters, Sheila Braddy and Sharon Braddy Mitch- ner; niece, Yvette Jones; nephews, Clint Jones (Michelle), David Jones and Raynard Jones (Tonya); from Gainesville, FL, cousins, Nat Perry, Vera Dennis, Roosevelt Dale, all from Tampa, FL, Lowee Dale of GA, Pearl Waugh (Crest) and family of Miami, FL, Wil- helmina Blake, Barbara Perry and family, Dorothy, Debbie and Ricky Perry, all of Gainesville, FL; 13 grandchildren, Hollis Simmons, Rico Simmons, Santonio ‘Marquis’ Simmons, John Simmons, Jr., Marvin Braddy, Sherrail Stewart (George), Chavarra Simmons, Tiara Simmons (fiance’, Allisia), DeAndre’ Lopez Simmons, Akeem Simmons, Lillian Simmons, Julius Simmons and Desmond Simmons; adopted grandsons: Rashean Mathis (Ebony), Aaron Sheppard (Amanda), Brad Lee, Allen Suber(Karen) and Frankie Leonard; and 24 great-grandchil- dren. Special fond memories are left with: a loving godmother, Mrs. Vivian Senior; godbrother, Clarence H. Seniors of Newark, NJ; godsisters, Dr. Hazel S. Har- vey and sons; Dr. Alma S. Hires and Phil Robinson (Edna, de- ceased) and sons; godchildren, Temple Robinson and Earl Rus- sell; best friend, Annie Bolling (Larry); devoted friends, the Sen- iors Family, Maxine Douglas, the Morange Family, the Williams Family, Mary Washington, Eileen Wilford, the Bandsonis Family, The Smiths Family, Freddie Hud- son, Lillian Davis, Queen, Mary Francis Howard, Doug Williams, Earl McCullough, Lou Mearl Kirby-Williams, Michael Jackson, Nathaniel Turner and Family, the Hicks Family and Simmons-Gard- ner family. A host of other rela- tives and friends too numerous to name.
Family viewing only – Friday, June 26th at 3 p. m. at Wilson Fu- neral Home; public viewing – Fri- day, June 26th from 5-7 p. m. at Allen Temple AME Church, 2101 Lowe Street, Tampa, FL 33605.
The Homegoing service will be Saturday, June 27th at 11 a. m. at Allen Temple AME Church, with Rev. Dr. Glenn B. Dames, officiat- ing.
FAMILY NOTICE
MRS. ROSA LEE MARSHALL
Mrs. Rosa Lee Marshall passed away peacefully in her home on June 18, 2020, at the age of 109. Born in Ocala, FL, she moved to Tampa as a child.
Affectionately known as “Monk” to family and friends, she worked as a housekeeper for several years and had one son, Frank Marshall.
She is well known for her love of both animals and chil- dren as she cared for many pets and many of her nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews, and great-grand nieces and nephews over the course of her life. She was the oldest living member of Mount Calvary Sev- enth Day Adventist Church in Tampa.
She is preceded in death by: her dear sister and best friend, Pearlie Mae Butler and her son, Frank Marshall, whom she will be laid to rest beside.
She is survived by: her niece, Hannah Patricia “Pat” Cherry- Johnson, and husband, William; and nephews, Don Cherry, Theodore Burnes, and Reginald Burns; as well as a host of great and great-great grand nieces, nephews cousins, relatives and friends.
A Memorial for Mrs. Mar- shall’s life will be held on Friday, June 26th, 6:30 PM at Garden of Memories, 4207 E. Lake Ave, Tampa, FL 33610.
Crime Sheriff’s Office Searching For Sam’s Club
Would-Be Burglars
Would-be burglars attempted to break into Sam’s Club, 15835 N. Dale Mabry Highway.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office needs help in identifying a group of would- be robbers who attempted to enter a Sam’s Club. The would-be break-in occurred on Sunday morning, May 31, 2020, around 3 a. m.
The Sheriff’s Office re- leased a video on Facebook in hopes that someone would recognize those who were
using baseball bats and shop- ping carts in the attempt to break down the door to the North Dale Mabry store. The attempt caused about $10,000 in damages. One of those on the video has a distinctive tat- too on her leg.
If anyone has information about this incident, please call the Sheriff’s Office at (813) 247-8200.
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