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Funerals
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MRS. LEOLA B.
WASHINGTON FRANKLIN BROWN
A Celebration of Life for Mrs. Leola B. Washington Franklin Brown, of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021, will be held on Friday, June 18th at 1:30 p.m. at New Salem Primitive Baptist Church, 1605 N. Nebraska, Pastor Ben Curry, officiating. The interment will be held in Rest Haven Memo- rial Park.
Mrs. Leola was born in Talla- hassee, Florida, to the late Henry and Birdie Washington. She was the fifth of seven children born to this union. She attended St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church with her parents and siblings.
At the age of 14, she gave her life to God and was baptized by the late Rev. Eason in Tallahas- see, Florida. As a girl growing up, she enjoyed fishing and swim- ming in the local ponds of Leon County. Leola attended St. Mary Elementary School and Lincoln High School. She remained in Tallahassee for two years after high school before moving to Tampa, Florida to raise her fam- ily.
After some time, she enrolled in Sunlight Beauty School under Ms. Billie Roberson. Once she completed this course of study, she became the owner and opera- tor of “Leola’s Beauty Nook” lo- cated on 29th Street in Tampa. At this location, she had up to six op- erators who worked under her supervision. She remained at this location until she built a salon on her property and relocated to 27th Avenue.
Leola retired as beautician in the late 1980s. However, she con- tinued to lease the salon to her colleagues.
During her career as a popu- lar beautician in the city, she also held positions at US Phosphate, Singleton Shrimp Company, Sharon Textron Company and
United Automated Technology Group.
She had a strong work ethic which she learned from her par- ents, who owned and operated a vegetable farm that allowed them to educate and provide for their children. Leola worked the farm along with her siblings to help sup- port the family.
Due to her work experience she would often say “those who work not-have not.”
“Lo-Lo”, as she was affection- ately called, by her friends and family was a social butterfly who enjoyed cooking, baking, fishing and entertaining. She loved the beach, sitting by her pool and tak- ing her boat out to the lake for re- laxation and fishing.
She will always be remem- bered for her kind heart, giving spirit and love for family, church, community, and friends.
We will all miss those delicious coconut, chocolate layer and lemon pound cakes. To her church family at New Salem Primitive Baptist Church, she was respect- fully referred to as Mother Brown. She acquired this title under the late Rev. Lane.
Mother Leola Franklin Brown was a member of New Salem since arriving in Tampa. She sang in the #2 Choir and was a member of the Mother Board. Even though she has been unable to attend church for some time due to age and health issues, the title Mother Brown remained with her.
Mother Brown joined New Salem Primitive Baptist Church when the late Rev. Scott was Pas- tor, and the church was located on 2nd Avenue. Having lived for 98 years, she survived: her parents, siblings, two husbands (Roy Franklin and Deacon Johnny Brown) and her oldest son, Johnny Lee Franklin.
She is survived by: her son, Arthur Jerome Franklin; grand- son, Nekenja B. Franklin; great granddaughters, Keyla Leigh Lee Franklin, Nasenia Franklin; great grandson, Nekenja B. Franklin, Jr.; special granddaughter, Tanika Calhoun; nieces, Catherine Maso- vat and children, Edith Hill and children, Wyneva Austin and chil- dren, Roberta Harris and chil- dren, Ann Braxton and children, Ernestine Charles McPherson and Lawry Johnson; special daughters, Patricia Jackson Hicks, Betty Jackson and Ronda Ronzell Mutino; special nieces, Cathy Mc- Crae and Trina Tucker.
There will be a visitation on Thursday, June 17, 2021, from 6 to 7:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home. The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Fri- day for the service. We are follow- ing the CDC guidelines.
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MR. EMORY DAVIS, JR.
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Emory Davis, Jr., of Tampa, Florida, who passed on Monday, June 7, 2021, will be held on Sat- urday, June 19th, 2:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Bro. Michael A. Jones, presiding, officiating. The interment will be held in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Emory Davis, Jr., was born June 18, 1943, in Donalsonville, Georgia, to the late Emory, Sr. and Francis Davis. Everyone who knew Emory knew how much he loved his grandson and would and could go on and on about him.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, brothers, Joseph Lee Davis and Brantley Davis; and aunt, Mary Chestnut.
He leaves to cherish his pre- cious memories with: his loving and caring wife, Charlene Davis; stepchildren, Rela Albury and Ronnell Curtis (Brittaney); grand- son, T-Roy Daniel; sisters, Joann Morgan, of Tallahassee, Florida, Pauline Davis and Gainell Davis Hudson (Bernard), of Tampa, Florida; aunts, Pauline Bradwell of Sandersville, Georgia, Marion Macon, of St. Petersburg, Florida, Frankie Dean, of Tampa, Florida, Constance Brown (Leroy), of Tampa, Florida, and Linda Baker, of Tampa, Florida; uncles, David Denson and Nathaniel Butler (Martha); Emory will be missed by a host of family and friends; special thanks to Sylvia “Syl” Johnson and other devoted family and friends after his uncles.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, June 18th from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the chapel on Saturday for the service. We are following the CDC guidelines.
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MRS. ANGERLINE I. SWAILS JACKSON
A Celebration of Life for Mrs. Angerline I. Swails Jackson, of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Saturday, June 05, 2021, will be held on Saturday June 19th at 11:00 a.m. at Greater Mt. Carmel A.M.E. Church, 4209 N 34th St., Rev. Bryant A. Faison, officiating. The inter- ment will be held in Rest Haven Me- morial Park.
Angerline I. Jackson was born on June 30, 1941, in Marianna, Florida. She attended JCTS gradu- ating as the class Valedictorian and a star athlete. She accepted Jesus Christ at an early age at Jerusalem A.M.E. Church, in Marianna, Florida.
Angerline, affectionately known as “Ms. Ann” in the community, was full of generosity. She loved being with her family, singing, cooking, and baking on occasion.
She worked for Hillsborough County Neighborhood Service Cen- ter in the Social Services Division and retired after 39 years of service.
On Saturday, June 5, 2021, God called his child home to her reward. She was preceded in death by: her husband, Levi Jackson; parents An- drew B. Swails and Nellie I. Swails; grandmother, Carrie E. Spires; brother, Bernard A. Swails; grand- child, Faith Thomas; great grand-
child, Ke’Marcus Haywood and son- in-law, Michael Jenrette, Sr.
She leaves to mourn but cherish beautiful and precious memories: her children, Vincent Jackson (Lil- lian), Yevette Governor (Vincent), Sheila Jackson-Thomas (Wayne), LeVita Jenrette (Darrold), and Monica Jackson; grandchildren, Curtisa Carswell, Angelena Jack- son, Joshua Jenrette, Michael Jen- rette, Jr., Vincent Governor, Jr., LeRia Jenrette, Darian Jackson, Kennisha Keaton, MyeKayla Jen- rette, Vincent Jackson, II, Jonathan Governor, Nyeilah Thomas, Levi Jackson, and Meia Keaton; great grandchildren, Mi’Chyria, Jere- miah, and Da’Mar; sisters and brother, Gwendolyn Borders, of Marianna, Florida, Maureen Hayes (Eddie), Amanda (Tex) Pittman (Cullen) of Marianna, Florida, Ervin Swails (Gloria) of Pensacola, Florida; brother and sisters-in-law, Jessie Stevens (Lavern), of Talla- hassee, Florida, Daisy Clayton (Pre- ston), of Orlando, Florida, Annie Tucker (Edward), of Tallahassee, Florida, Linda Jackson, of Tallahas- see, Florida; Aunts, Thelma Canty (Clifford), Sarah Spires, of Mari- anna, Florida, and Annie Belle Doyle, of Gordon, Alabama; Uncle, James Gatlin, of Blountstown, Florida; special nieces and nephews, LaTralle, Samuel, Aaron, Jacoria, Auryel; godchildren, Tiffany, Reginald, Rodney, Apoleon; devoted friends, Rena Mae Young, Willie Maude Reese, Joyce Hines, Ezel Alexander and a host of great nieces, great nephews, cousins, other relatives and many loving friends.
She also leaves behind a host of other relatives and friends.
The visitation will be held on Friday, June 18th from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home. The family and friends are asked to meet at Chapel on Saturday for the service. We are following the CDC guidelines.
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