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WILSON
MS. GAIL YVETTE CUSSEAUX
Homegoing service for Ms. Gail Yvette Cusseaux, who passed away on March 8, 2017, will be held on Saturday, March 18, 2017, at 12 p. m. noon at Ex- citing Faith Alive Church, 5705 E. 32nd Avenue, Tampa, FL, with Pastor Antonio Hawkins, offici- ating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Ms. Cusseaux was preceded in death by: mother, Maxine Ida Cusseaux; brother, William Hairston and granddaughter, Myracle Collins.
Cherishing precious memo- ries of her are: her chosen life partner, Roland Ware; chil- dren, Felicia Holden (Colen), Felix Holden, Jr. (Christina), Rolanda Cusseaux and Orlando Ware (Cadedra); grandchil- dren, Colet Campbell, Tyler Holden, LaShawn Holden, Eli- jah Holden, Angelo Turner, On’Esti Oates, Orlando Ware, Jr., baby Cusseaux (unborn), Rolanda; great grandchild, Wai’Yanna Howard; aunts, Maggie Cusseaux, Margarette Cusseaux-Mount, EN Cusseaux, and Ann Cusseaux of Miami, FL; nieces and nephews, Elby Hairston, Ebony Hairston and Elbonnie Hairston; special cousin, Ann Mount-Martin (Lawrence); sisters-in-law, Carol Hairston and Betty Sim- mons and a host of other family and friends.
Ms. Gail Yvette Cusseaux was born in Tampa, on Novem- ber 17, 1955. She was a graduate of Plant High School, Class of 1973. Ms. Cusseaux was em- ployed with Tampa Housing for over 20 years.
There will be a viewing on Friday, March 17, 2017 at Wil- son Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida from 5 p.m.to8p.m.withthefamily present to receive friends in the chapelfrom5p.m.–6p.m. Friends are asked to assemble at the church at approximately 11:45 a. m. for the service on Saturday.
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MR. WILLIE JAMES FOUNTAIN, SR.
Homegoing celebration for Mr. Willie James Fountain, Sr., who passed away on March 8, 2017 will be held on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 11 a. m. at Grace Mary Missionary Baptist Church, 3901 N. 37th Street, Tampa, with Elder James R. Reed, Jr., Senior Pastor, with Elder Richard Wright, Presid- ing. Interment will follow in Garden of Memories Cemetery.
Brother Willie James Foun- tain, Sr. was preceded in death by: his parents, Tim Fountain and Della (Chapman) Fountain; 1 brother, James H. Fountain (Rosa); 3 sisters, Sally Daniels (West), Nora Hicks, Lissie Jett (James) and Mamie Jett; in- laws, James Mack Hayes(Frances) and Thomas Craddock.
He leaves to celebrate his life: a loving and devoted wife, Betty Hayes Fountain of 45 years; children, Adriane Foun- tain (special friend, Taurus Cur- mon) and Willie James Fountain, Jr. (Rhonda); grand- children, Jayden J. Fountain and Kyndall D. Fountain; sister, Cherry Craddock; nieces and nephews, Shirley Howard (Joseph), Lenora Turner, Brenda Mitchell, Janie Foun- tain, Edward J. Fountain (Bar- bara), Timothy Fountain (Bertha), James E. Fountain, Earnest Y. Cash, Mary C. Thomas, Judy Jett, Barbara Jett, Deniece Jett, Terri Keenan, Sharon Keenan, Horace Keenan (Yvonne), James E. Keenan, Nicole Van Tresse, Robert Banks (Patricia), Antoinette Broedel, Dionne Hayes, Aaron Hayes (Chandrika), Samuel Bolden, LaTrell Perkins, Gerald Hayes, Jabari Hayes, Rose Pear- son (Rozier), Peter Williams, Terrance William (Ethel), Mar- ques Hayes (Juana) and Shon- een Hayes; a host of grand nephews, nieces and cousins; brothers-in-law, Leroy Hayes (Yolanda) and Eddie Hayes (Maureen); sister-in-law, Dorothy Harris (Jeff) and a host of other relatives and friends.
Brother Willie James Foun- tain, Sr. was born in Tampa, on June 5, 1932 to the parentage of Tim and Della Fountain. Mr. Fountain was educated in the public schools of Hillsborough County. He was a graduate of Middleton Senior High School and Brewster Technical Center as a Master Welder. Mr. Foun- tain was a Certified Master Welder for 41 years.
There will be a viewing on Friday, March 17, 2017 at Wil- son Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, from 5 p. m. – 8 p. m. Friends are asked to as- semble at the church on Satur- day at approximately 10:45 a. m. for the service.
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MRS. CYNTHIA PINKNEY JORDAN
A homegoing service for Mrs. Cynthia Pinkney Jordan who passed away on Thurs- day, March 9, 2017, will be held at 2 p. m. on Saturday, March 18th, 2017 at Miracle Temple Church of God, 2001 N. Albany Ave, Tampa, FL 33607, Pastor Phillip Tucker, Jr. officiating.
Cynthia Pinkney Jordan was born on December 28, 1962 to the parentage of Sonny Pinkney and Voncia Allen. She was a member of Christ of Calvary Community Church and was employed by Hillsborough County.
Ms. Cynthia was preceded in death by: her parents, Sonny Pinkney and Voncia Allen; and brother, Bobby.
She leaves to mourn her passing: her loving husband, Anthony Jordan; daughter, Temika; sons, Anthony, Jr. Demetrius, and Keith; de- voted brother, Greg, Kim; in- laws, Equilla, Andra, Althea, D’angelo, Sonya (deceased), Dwayne Jordan; grandchil- dren, Arron, Chris, Makala, Tamiah, Savion, Anje, Ash- ton, Ava; and a host of nephews, nieces, family and friends.
She loved softball and won several large trophies and a beautiful plaque. Cynthia loved to cook. Some of her fa- vorite foods were, Mac and cheese, roast beef, and chili. She also loved to travel with her husband in his semi from city to city, enjoying the scenery and watching her soap operas. We would travel to Montgomery, Birmingham, Atlanta, and the Southeastern States. She especially loved watching The Young and the Restless, and The Bold and the Beautiful. She loved to smile, and laugh out at my jokes. She loved the summer and was very fond of going to the beach. We spent a lot of time there with the children enjoying the waves and meet- ing people.
She was loved by everyone who knew her. She fell sick soon after marriage and her illness slowly progressed until the Lord decided to call her home. She had a kind spirit and truly cared for everyone she knew and met. Sleep on baby! You will be truly missed.
The viewing of her body will be held this Friday, March 17th, 2017 at Wilson’s Funeral Home, 3000 North 29th Street, Tampa, FL 33605, from5p.m.to8p.m.
Arrangements entrusted to Wilson’s Funeral Home.
MR. MICHAEL L. WRIGHT, II
Homegoing services for Mr. Michael L. Wright, II will be held at 11 a. m. on Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at Beulah Baptist Institutional Church, 1006 W. Cypress Street, Tampa, 33606, with Rev. Dr. W. James Favorite, officiating and Rev. Randolph Bracy, Eu- logist. Interment will follow in a local cemetery.
He was preceded in death by: grandparents, Paul and Lydia Wright, John A. and Anna L. Datcher; uncle, Regi- nald Hunt; and aunt, Joan Krytoff.
Michael is survived by: his precious wife, Amanda; par- ents, Michael, Sr. and Evelyn Wright; sisters, Kia Burns (Evers) and Kristin; nephew, Khory Minor; niece, Daija Postma; aunts and uncles, Rhonda Hunt, Donna Riley (Earl), John A. Datcher (Max- ine); in-laws, Reverend and Mrs. Anthony Young, Esmer- alda Young, Nick and Bruce Young; cousins, Paul Hunt (Ebony Ashley), Brandon Hunt (Yvette), Derrick Cooper, Kenita Malloy; and many other special family members and friends.
Michael was born April 21, 1986 in Washington, D. C. and started his life in Mitchel- lville, Maryland. At the age of 7, his family re-located to Tampa, FL where he attended Hillsborough County public schools. After graduating from Alonso High School, he attended University of Cen- tral Florida and received a de- gree in Interpersonal Organizational Communica- tions in 2009. Michael was recognized for his tremen- dous work ethic as an em- ployee at Best Buy in Orlando, Tampa and Atlanta, Tampa Housing Authority, where he worked as an Assistant Prop- erty Manager, and most re- cently at Turner Sports in Atlanta, GA as an Assistant Production Manager, his dream job. Michael’s un- timely death on March 12, 2017 has left family and many friends grieving; but in life he touched so many with his out- going spirit and beautiful smile.
Visitation will be held at Beulah Baptist Institutional Church on Monday, March 20,2017from5p.m.–8p.m. with the family present to re- ceive friends from 7 p. m. – 8 p. m. Friends are asked to assemble at the church on Tuesday at approximately 10:45 a. m. for the service.
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MS. DIANE WHITEHURST
Ms. Diane Whitehurst, age 63, of Savannah, GA, passed away on March 7, 2017. Diane Jones White- hurst was born in Tampa, Florida, on January 20, 1954 to Perry and Louise Jones. She graduated from Middleton High School and continued her education by attending HCC, where she received an AA Degree in Accounting. She was also a Licensed Cosmetologist.
Diane Whitehurst mar- ried Jacob Whitehurst on June 11, 1982 and they were married 34 years. At her demise, she was employed as an Admin- istrative Assistant for Chatham County Animal Control Center.
She enjoyed reading and being with family and close friends. She was also a co- pastor of Kingdom of Disci- ples Ministries, and was involved in various other ministries and charities.
She was preceded in death by: her brother, Perry; her father, Perry, Jr.; and her son, Benjamin; two sisters, Linda and Aileen.
She leaves memories to be cherished forever by: a loving and devoted hus- band, Jacob Whitehurst; her children, Julius Jones with his wife, Armena and Sherrell Tard with her hus- band, Lyle; three grandchil- dren, Alycea, Jayce, and Ethan; mother, Louise; and loving stepmother, Jurleen Jones; her brothers, Perry, Aaron, Darius, Gerry, Willie, Michael; sisters, Camlee, Cheryle, Nicole, Paula and Brenda; uncle, Larry Jones (Hychith); brother-in-law, Roderick Whitehurst; and sister-in- law, Alicia Hall; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and beloved friends. Diane was a great wife, mother, sister and friend and she will never be forgotten. She is deeply missed.
Her memorial service will be March 18, 2017, at 11 a. m. at the House of Prayer Eternal Ministries, 1301 South 78th St., Tampa, FL 33619.
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