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Funerals
RAY WILLIAMS
SISTER MAGGIE W. CUSSEAUX
Sister Maggie W. Cusseaux, 102 years old of Tampa, a true blessing from God, com- menced her assigned mission, Monday, December 10, 2018, when God called her home to rest.
Funeral Services will be conducted Saturday, December 22, at 11 a. m. at Faith Temple M. B. Church, 2916 Orient Road, Tampa, eulogist, Rev- erend Eric Campbell, Pastor and officiating, Reverend Ricky D. Pearce of New Bright Morn- ing Star M. B. Church. Inter- ment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Sister Cusseaux was a member of New Bright Morn- ing Star M. B. Church. She con- tinuously served God faithfully and she showed and gave un- measurable love and kindness to all who called upon her. She amplified what a real servant is. She opened her arms, heart and home to all in need; never saying no to anyone when asked.
She triumphed through dis- crimination, segregation, and integration. One of her greatest accomplishments came at 92 years old when she voted for the first African-American President. Her life long history was shared with many who lis- tened. She retired as a Home Health Care attendant for the late Dr. Frank and Hattie Met- zger. Maggie Cusseaux was preceded in death by: her par- ents, Reverend Alonzo and Frances Walton; and husband of 40 years, Samuel Cusseaux.
She leaves to cherish her memories: two daughters, J. S. Hendricks de Parkinson (Mar- lon) and Antoine Morris; son, Bishop David Smith (Dr. Paula Smith) of Dallas, Texas; one surviving sister, Ruby Peterson (Micanopy, FL) and sister-in- law, E. N. Cusseaux (Lincoln Gardens); truly devoted grand- children, Quiani (Caregiver), Jonathan (Kandfry), Quian- drick, Amarri and Mahlon; 5 great-grandchildren, Giovanni, Faith, KJ, Jeremiah, aka (Boss Baby) and Matt; one loyal great-grand dog, Diamond (whose loyalty and services were immeasurable during her final days); 1 godson, Willie G. Johnson; a host of loving nieces, nephews, and extended family, friends, neighbors, and church members.
The remains will repose after 5 p. m. Friday, December 21, at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue.
Arrangement entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhode & Northern, Owners.
MRS. ANTOINETTE (TONI) DALEY
Mrs. Antoinette “Toni” Daley of Seffner, Florida, passed away Monday, Decem- ber 17, 2018. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, De- cember 22nd, at 2 p. m. at Brown Memorial Church of God In Christ, 2313 E. 27th Avenue, Bishop Matthew Williams, Pas- tor/Eulogist, with Elder Michael Savage, officiating. In- terment will follow in Garden of Memories Cemetery.
Antoinette was a native of Tampa, born to Jerry L. Ben- nett, Sr. and Katie Bennett. She was a graduate of Jefferson High. In 1983, she was blessed with her son, Demetrius Williams. She married the love of her life, Rodrick Daley on July 12, 1995. Through the years, Toni became a loving mother figure to many.
Toni’s chosen career was as a registrar for colleges, as edu- cation was her passion. She was a faithful member of Brown Memorial COGIC, where she served as a choir member and greeter. Toni will always re- main in the hearts of all those she impacted.
She will be missed and is survived by: her husband, Ro- drick Daley; her son, Demetrius Williams; daughter, Raquel Daley; her parents, Jerry L. Bennett, Sr. and Katie Bennett; adoptive children, ValTrenda Cesar, Christian Knight, Leroy Hunter, III, and Janae Single- tary; brothers, Jerry Bennett, Jr. (deceased), Gregory R. Ben- nett and Antonio Bennett; and she also leaves behind a host of grandchildren, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, family and special friends. Special men- tions to the staff of St. Joseph’s Hospital, Ray Williams Funeral Home, and Garden of Memo- ries for their comforting serv- ices.
The viewing will be held Fri- day evening, December 21st, from6p.m.to8p.m.atBrown Memorial COGIC, 2714 E. 27th Ave., Tampa.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
MS. THERESA C. MILLER
Ms. Theresa C. Miller, affec- tionately known as “Terri” of Tampa passed away Sunday, December 9, 2018. Funeral Services will be conducted Sat- urday, December 22nd, at 10 a. m. at Mount Olive A. M. E. Church, 1902 W. LaSalle Street, with Reverend Gregory Gay, Pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in Garden of Memo- ries Cemetery.
Ms. Theresa C. Miller was a native of Philadelphia, Pennsyl- vania and a resident of Tampa for 40 years. She was a gradu- ate of West Philadelphia High School, Class of 1967, and fur- thered her education at Everest University, Tampa, where she earned her BA Degree. Ms. Miller was employed as a Cus- tomer Service Cast Member at Disney DRC of Tampa.
She was preceded in death by: her grandmother, Maggie Walker; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Edward and Mary Etta Walker Miller; three sisters, Eloise Barber, Ethel Miller and Elaine Miller Fuentes; brother, Charles Miller; uncle, James Walker; and husband, Sterling Allen.
She leaves to cherish her memory: one devoted son, Alphonso Charles Murphy; brother, Joseph Miller; uncle, Jim Bradley (Jean); aunt, Helen Walker; seven sisters-in-law, Rosemary Miller, Marilyn Thomas, Mary Ford, Victoria Holmes, Darlene Jones, Henri- etta Glasgow (Julio) and Diane Wesley (Roy); and a host of beloved nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
The remains will repose after 5 p. m. Friday, December 21st, at Ray William Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
MR. FREDRICK E. SHELLMAN
Mr. Fredrick E. Shellman, affectionately known as “Fred- die,” of Tampa passed away Sunday, December 9, 2018.
Funeral Services will be conducted Saturday, December 22nd at 11 a. m. at Tyer Temple United Methodist Church, 3305 N. 15th Street, with Reverend Dr. Harold Lewis, officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Ceme- tery.
Mr. Shellman was a native of Tampa, born to Frank and Rosa Lee Shellman. He was a 1971 graduate of Howard W. Blake High School and fur- thered his education to FAMU majoring in education, Class of 1975.
One of his most proud ac- complishments was his teach- ing career at Hillsborough County Schools. He was also known as manager and pro- moter for some of Tampa Bay’s most popular and beloved clubs and venues. Known as “The Show,” Freddie brought enter- tainment and joy to all who knew him.
He leaves to cherish his memory: his daughter, Treva Shellman; grandchildren, Kadi- jah Webber and A’maryiah Harington; parents, Frank and Rose Lee Shellman; brother, Frank Shellman, III; sisters, Valerie Pearce, Cynthia Williams (husband, Ronald), and Michelle Granville (hus- band, Ralph); uncles, Dr. Eddie Joe Shellman, George Steward, Vaughn Shellman, and Joseph Shellman; aunts, Lillian Gard- ner, Ethel Shellman, Denise Shellman, Deborah Sherry (husband, Charles), Mary Mosley (husband, Willie) and Ola Correa; nephews, Kelvin, Roland, Prentice, Aston, and Frank, IV; nieces, Zena, Rox- anne, Rhonda, Kim, Tasha, Demetra, Niki, Candice, Tomaco, and Toya; closest cousins, Jackie Gardner and Pam Sherman; and special friends, Shawn Brown, Bobby Cason, Hildreth Flemming, Joe Reed, Lawrence Hires, Clifford Brady, Jerone Adams, Render Copeland, Chancey Scott, Teddy Ricks, Bernard Drewery, and Ervin Mathews.
The remains will repose after 5 p. m. and the family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p. m. Friday, December 21st at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
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MRS. PAULA LAURINE LANGSTON-YOUNG
Funeral Services for Mrs. Paula Laurine Langston- Young, who passed away on December 11, 2018, will be held on Saturday, December 22, 2018, at 11 a. m. at 34th Street Church of God, 3000 N. 34th Street, Tampa, FL, 33605, Bishop Thomas Scott, Senior Pastor, officiating.
Mrs. Paula Laurine Langston-Young was born in Tampa on August 6, 1968 to the late Joseph Langston and Pinkey Langston. She married Robert Young of New York on March 7, 2003. From this union they had 2 sons.
She graduated from Tampa Bay Technical High School in Hillsborough County, and completed college courses at Hillsborough Community Col- lege. She worked in customer service until unable to work.
Paula was a sweet and gen- tle woman of God. She gave her life to Jesus Christ at an early age. She sang in her church choir at the 34th Street Church of God and loved working with children. She brought laughter and smiles to all who were around her. Any- one who knew her felt loved and welcome. Even when she lost her sight, she still main- tained her sweet disposition and viewed life as a gift from God and celebrated learning to live life from a different per- spective. She will be remem- bered for her laugh.
She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Langston; mother, Pinkey Langston; sister, Mary Langston; brothers, James Langston, Sr., and Bryant Langston; snd nephew, Henry Langston.
She leaves behind to cher- ish her memories: her loving husband, Robert Young; sons, Nicholas Young and Justin Young; stepson, Noel Young; sisters, JoAnn Langston- Miller (Jerome), and Rev. Dr. Dianne Langston; nieces, LaVondrea Langston (Alex) and DeNajai Waymon; nephews, James Langston, Jr., Nortori Langston, James Langston, III, Christopher Langston (Mikeisha) and Jacquez Langston; aunts, un- cles cousins and friends; and her Lighthouse for the Blind family.
Visitation for Mrs. Langston-Young will be Fri- day, December 21, 2018, at Stone Memorial Funeral Home, 5016 N. 22nd St.
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