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Funerals/Card Of Thanks
GUDES
MS. FELECIA NICOLE DEMERSON
A Homegoing Celebration for Ms. Felecia Nicole Demerson of Tampa, Florida, will be held on Sat- urday, September 11, 2021, at 11 a. m., at Allen Temple AME Church, 2101 N. Lowe Street, Tampa, FL 33605. Interment will be at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Pastor Andrew Holder, Officiating.
Felecia Nicole Demerson was born December 30, 1973, to Brenda Johnson and Albert Demerson in Tampa, Florida. Felecia attended Hillsborough County Public Schools earning her diploma from Chamberlain High School. She was a dedicated employee as a Dining Ambassador at Tampa General Hospital. Later, she developed a true love and created a business as an Event Planner, where she blessed many hearts and celebra- tions. On her journey, she met and touched the lives of many. She was a faithful member of Zion Holiness Church, Ladies of Essence #321 (OES) and the Circle of Mothers.
Felecia Demerson departed this life on September 2, 2021 at the age of 47.
She was preceded in death by: her grandparents, Clarence and Vera Lee Johnson; daughter, Fele- cia “Sugar Plum” Williams; father, Albert Demerson; honorary father, Walter Pickett; aunt, Pauline Hem- mingway; close friend, Gladys Holder and Shatoya Grant, (god- daughter).
Felecia leaves to cherish her memory: her loving daughters: Shakelia Givens, Charlecia Adams, Antinique Girven, Jeromecia Williams and Brenda Holder; grandchildren: Cha’rai Grant, Jahzel Pierre, Ronald Pierre, Jr., and Serenity Pierre; her mother, Brenda Johnson; sisters, Tricia Johnson, Rebecca Brown (Bobby, Jr.), Jenny Brinson; father-figure, Jimmie Johnson (uncle); best friend, Kimberley Adams; nephews and nieces: Karl Reed, Jr., Michael Tiller, Jr., Bobby Brown, III, Ahmarean Brown, Zhanye Brown, Ca’dyn Brown and Zoee Brown; special cousins, Rashida Johnson, Darlene Daniels (Pastor Chris) and Tamera Fryer; godmothers, Eleanor Hall and Gail Van; godsister, Sasha Hall; special friends: Precious Haley, Cecilia (Cece) Johnson and Shantika Holder; the Bryant-Aldridge- Turner Family and Demerson Family (Texas). Special thanks to Mr. Ronell Gudes family, Detective Kelly, Chief Albano and the Temple Terrace Police Department.
The visitation will be held at Zion Holiness Church on Friday, September 10, 2021, from 5-8 p. m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service at 10:45 a. m.
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AIKENS
MR. WILLIE MITCHELL
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Willie Mitchell, Sr., of Tampa, Florida who passed away on August 30, 2021, will be held on Saturday, September 11th, 10:00 a.m. at St. John Cathedral, 3401 Bishop Eddie Newkirk Way, Blvd. Tampa, Florida 33605, Pastor Tony Parker, officiating. The inter- ment will be in Rest Haven Me- morial Park cemetery.
Willie was born December 10, 1960, to George Mitchell, Sr., and Carrie Mitchell.
Willie relocated to Tampa, FL in 1973. He was educated in Hillsborough County public schools, and graduated from King High School, class of 1978, and enlisted in the U. S. Navy shortly after graduating. He later met and married Angela Vann in 2006.
Willie was a 16-year City of Tampa employee who enjoyed, and he took pride in serving his customers.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, sister, Willie Mae, and brother, Edward.
He leaves to cherish his memory; wife, Angela Katina Mitchell; children, Carrie Eloise Mitchell, Natasha Leeann Mitchell, Willie Mitchell, II, Kawanna NaKay Vann, Jere- miah Vann, Joseph Story, and Unique Rivero; grandchild, Heavyn Watkins; mother-in-law, Betty Wells; brother, George Mitchell, Jr.; brother-in- law, Albert Perry; sisters,Verdelle Mitchell Reaves and Lucinda R. Mitchell, and sis- ter-in-law, Martha Perry; aunts, Julia Hudson, Flora Alexander, and Odell Virgil; nieces, T. Renee Maura, Kimberly D. Chaney, Sheridan House, Towanda Mitchell, Shanetta Barnett (Delroy), Carmika Mitchell, Denishia Sims, and Shaderria Bland; Andre N. Coachman, Jermaine L. Coachman, George Mitchell, III, Demetrius Davenport, and DeAndre Coachman; and a host of loving family and friends.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, September 10th from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at St. John Cathe- dral for the service. We are fol- lowing the CDC guidelines.
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MRS. MINNIE MOORE
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Minnie T. Moore, of Tampa, who passed on Thursday, August 26, 2021, will be held on Satur- day, September 11, 1:00 p.m., at Exciting Faith Alive Church, 5705 E. 32nd Ave., Tampa, FL, Pastor. Antonio Hawkins, offici- ating. The interment will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Ave, Tampa, FL.
Minnie T. Moore, affection- ately known as “Barbara,” was born December 2, 1946, in Talla- hassee, Florida, to the late Nathaniel “Nate” Floyd and Max- ine Hill.
Nathaniel was called home to be with the Lord when Minnie was just three years old. Mr. Frank Thomas graciously as- sumed the role of Minnie’s fa- ther.
Minnie attended the public schools of Leon County and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1965. She later re- ceived her bachelor’s degree in the field of Applied Professional Studies in 2004 and her master’s degree in Early Childhood Edu- cation Grades K-3 in 2007, both from Nova Southeastern Univer- sity. She was employed with the Hillsborough County School Sys- tem for 33 years, where she edu- cated many kids in the Early Childhood and Head Start Pro- grams.
She owned and operated Lynette’s Beauty Shoppe for over 40 years and worked for many years with the Department of Children and Families as a respite care worker.
She loved her children and adored her grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with them. She also enjoyed doing hair, mentoring, laughing, and watching Family Feud.
Minnie confessed Christ as her Savior at an early age and after moving to Tampa, Florida in 1970, she joined Mt. Olive Mis-
sionary Baptist Church. She would later become a member of St. John Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Elder Eddie Newkirk. Her final church home would be First Bap- tist Church of College Hill under the leadership of Rev. Abe Brown and later Evan Burrows, where she served on the Women’s Min- istry.
She was preceded in death by: her father, Nathaniel Floyd; mother, Maxine Hill Thomas; fa- ther, Frank Thomas; great grand- mother, Genie Hill; brothers, Eugene Frazier and Ronnie Thomas; sisters, Betty Payne and Leah Thomas; life partner, Willie Moore, Jr.
She leaves to mourn her pass- ing, sons, Christopher Welcome, Sr., Willie Moore, III, Clint Moore and Tykese Moore; daugh- ter, Pricetta Moore; stepdaugh- ters, Lawanza Moore, Concetta Baxter, and Valerie Brown; grandchildren, Christopher Wel- come, Jr., Neil Welcome, Jazmyne Moore, Tervarese Blackmon, Jr., Chase Moore, Journei Lindsey, Maliyah Moore, Ava Moore, Ty’hiria Moore, Tykese Moore, Jr., Ty’Keee Moore, Emma Moore, Tyrese Moore, Egypt Moore, and Cynthia Levy (Arkeya) and Chanel Moore; great grandchildren, Chase Wel- come and Ja’Leiah Lemus; broth- ers, Joe Nell Thomas (Malinda), Lester Thomas (Maria), and Frank Thomas (Anita); sisters, Inell Williams, Mary Wyche, Car- olyn McCray (Freddie), and Be- linda Floyd; aunt, Katie Murray; special nieces, Markitia Robinson and Zelena O’Banner; cousins, Jennifer Harley and Barbara McGill; special nephew, Robert O’Banner; godsons, Derrick Grady and Charles Langston; goddaughters, Mahogany Philmore, Ijeoma Muforo-Uman, Carla Holden, and LaMonica But- ler; devoted friends, Ethel McGill, Yvonne Freeman, Tonita Williams, James and Joanna Tokley, Bennie and Dorothy Tay- lor, December Clarke, Willie May Mayes, and Kay Hollis; devoted family friends, the Taylor, Tok- ley, Johnson/ Holden, Levy/Walker, Grady, Jackson and Mayes families. and a host of other caring relatives and friends.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, September 10th from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
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MS. DIOSELINDA TILLER
A Homegoing Celebration for Ms. Dioselinda S. Tiller, of Tampa, FL, who passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, will be held Saturday, September 11, 10:00 a.m., at Lighthouse Free- dom Center, 7211 S 78th St, Riverview, FL 33578 Pastor Tony Samuels officiating. The Inter- ment will be held at Rosehill Cemetery.
Dioselinda was born on April 7, 1953, to the late Toribia Sen- house, and Juventino Samaniego. She loved cooking, gardening, and evangelizing.
She is survived by: her mother, Juventino Samaniego; sister, Glenda Senhouse; nieces, Mileyshka Senhouse, Tanisha Senhouse, and more; nephews, Franklin Morgan and more; nieces by love, Adrienna Smith, Lanita Porterfield, and Julia Gon- zalez; sisters by love, Gloria Miller, Carmen Gonzalez, and Margarita Delacruz; lastly, her great niece Sienna Black, who brought her so much joy.
The visitation will be held on Thursday September 10th, at Aikens Funeral Home from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. We are follow- ing all CDC guidelines.
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CARD OF THANKS
RD LEWIS
The family of RD Lewis ex- tends much love and gratitude to all who expressed their con- dolences during our time of bereavement. We thank you so much for your visits, calls, monetary gifts, and food.
Special thanks to my neighbors, New Mt. Zion Mis- sionary Baptist Church family and Rev. Larry Roundtree. Thank you to Rev. James Richardson for a wonderful eulogy. Thanks to Harmon Fu- neral Home ansd Hospice In- digo Team.
Ida Lewis and family.
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