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Funerals
AIKENS
MRS. MARGARET PRIESTER AUTRY
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Margaret Priester Autry, who passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, will be held on Saturday, January 8, 2022, 10:00 a.m., at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Rev. Michael Neely, officiating.
Born February 19, 1940, in Allendale, South Carolina, to Orrie and Louise Marshall- Priester. Margaret spent her early childhood in South Car- olina, and later moved to Tampa, Florida where she lived, worked, and raised her family. After more than 40 years of employ- ment with Aramark (Dixie Linen) she retired.
In retirement, Margaret di- vided her time between serving her church, Calvary Apostolic Faith Church, under the leader- ship of Bishop Fred L. Porter, Sr., as a member of the Mother’s Board, Pastor’s Aide and Usher’s ministries. She also spent time with and caring for her devoted husband, loving her grandchil- dren, spoiling her great grands, becoming a foster parent, and fishing.
Margaret was preceded in death by: her parents, her son, Rudolph Priester, her brother, Robert Priester, Sr., and her two sisters Bernice Moore-Tim and Mary Ellen Rosser.
She leaves to cherish her memory: her loving and devoted husband of 25 years, Elder Isiah Autry; sons, Freddie Williams, Ricky Williams (Toni) and Stephon Autry; daughters, Mary Williams-Lee, Linda Williams- Passmore and Mauricia Autry and her loving daughters by mar- riage, Pamela Autry-Johnson, and Rose Glover. She leaves an additional 13 children by mar- riage, 14 grandchildren, and 20 great grandchildren and her last surviving brother, Deacon Bobby Priester (Mary Lynn) and sisters- in-law, Annie B. Autry and Inez Priester. She leaves others to cherish her memory including her best friend, Minnie Gant and family, Frankie Jones, Jerrell Lee, William Harris, Leroy Till- man, all her Calvary Apostolic family; and a host of nieces, nephews, former foster children and other sorrowing friends.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, January 7th, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the Chapel on Saturday for the service. We are following CDC guidelines.
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MR. LOUIS DESSEAU
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Louis Desseau, who passed away on Friday, Decem- ber 24, 2021, will be held on Sat- urday, January 8, 2022, 1:00 p.m., at New St. Matthews Mis- sionary Baptist Church, 1006 S. 50th St., Tampa, FL 33619, Rev. Alec F. Hall, Esq., MDiv, pastor officiating.
Louis was born on August 31, 1950, to Emmy Hill and Felder J. Desseau in Tampa, Florida. He loved, watching football and western movies, lis- tening to music, and shopping. He also loved talking on the phone with family and friends, as well as going to events.
He was a member of Cyrus Green Senior Citizens Group, Oaks @Riverview Group, and New St. Matthews Missionary Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, Emmy Hill and Felder J. Desseau; sister, Debo- rah Milton; and brothers, Frank Desseau, and Charlie Riggins, Sr.
He leaves cherished memo- ries with: his daughters, Prof. Vonzella D. Desseau, MBA, and Prof. Shakitha L. Desseau; grandchildren, Nekiya D. Desseau, and Kyrease M. Desseau; great grandchild, Nar- iah R. Robinson; brother, Felder J. Desseau, Jr.; sisters, Marion Gyden (Walter, Sr.), Va- lerie Buchanan, and Hazel Brown; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Fri- day, January 7th, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the serv- ice. We are following CDC guidelines.
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MRS. MARION MARTHA NELL LINDSEY
A Celebration of Life for Mrs. Marion Martha Nell Lindsey of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on December 17, 2021, will be held on Saturday, January 8th, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Ave, Tampa, FL 33610. Rev. Joseph A. Sykes, pastor offi- ciating.
Marion was born on February 8, 1937, in High Springs, Florida, to Fred and Elizabeth Sullivan. Marion worked as a cosmetolo- gist until her retirement. She was a member of the New Hope Mis- sionary Baptist Church, where she served as an usher, greeter, Sunday school and vacation Bible school teacher. On Sunday morn- ings, it was her joy when she was able to make biscuits and coffee.
Marion was preceded in death by: her husband of 65 years, Willie B. Lindsey; parents, Elizabeth Sullivan-James and Fred Sullivan; sister, Floriest Sul- livan; and brothers, Freddie Sul- livan, Sr., and Hosea D. Sullivan, Jr.
She leaves to cherish her memory: brothers, Johnnie L. James, Jr., and Ronald E. James; sisters, Mary N. Miller, Pearl Sul- livan, Gloria G. Green (Tony), Sylvia Sullivan, and Vivian Wil- son; a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins; extended family, James, Kim, Stacey, Levon, Charles, Tyrone, Tony, Willie, and Darrell; and the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church fam- ily.
The visitation will be held at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 3005 E. Ellicott St, Tampa, FL 33610, on Friday, Jan- uary 7, 2022, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery on Saturday for the service. We are following the CDC guidelines.
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HARMON
MR. JOHNNY NATHANIEL STANLEY, SR.
Funeral services for Mr. Johnny Nathaniel Stanley, Sr., who passed away on December 14, 2021, will be held Saturday, January 8, 2022 at 1 p. m., at Tre- vail and Triumph Ministries, 1509 East North Bay Street, Tampa, FL 33610, Apostle Otis Cooper, Pastor; Rev. Brian Fai- son, officiating.
Mr. Johnny Nathaniel Stan- ley, Sr. was a native of Gainesville, Florida. He became a West Tampa resident and busi- ness owner. He managed the sec- ond largest cabinet company in the United States, and created jobs for people. He provided a place for people to congregate after a long day. Perpetuating that same heartbeat, Johnny Stanley, Sr. opened up his own mechanic shop and paint shop with a business partner and was fifty percent owner of a junk yard which provided more work for families and households.
Mr. Johnny Nathaniel Stan- ley, Sr. leaves to cherish his mem- ory: his son, Dr. Johnny Nathaniel Stanley, Jr., and his 18 kids; daughters, Tracy Smith, Shawn Graham, and Chaveaira English; grandchil- dren, Jayden Oris, Jayson Oris, Jean Oris, Jr., Eddie Daniels, 3rd, Joe Williams, Joe Fossell, Jr.; Nephew Clarence Day (Lorria); nieces, Lashawn Outlaw and Robin, and Cynthia Jackson; a host of great nephews and nieces; cousin, Louise O’Neal Alexander and cousins, Chris and Reggie from Gainesville, Florida.
Visitation is on Friday, Janu- ary 7, 2022 from 5 p. m. until 7 p. m. at Harmon Funeral Home. CDC guidelines remain in effect with social distancing and facial masks required. Friends are asked to arrive at the Church on Saturday at 12:45 p. m.
A Harmon Burial.
MR. IAN DEANDRE THOMAS
Ian Deandre Thomas de- parted from us on Dec. 28, 2021, at the age of 16. Born and raised in Tampa, FL, Ian is the third child of 4. Each loving him in their own special way. Ian was a student at West Uni- versity and King High School, where he played as cornerback and safety in football.
Ian was always the life of the party. When you saw Ian he was either dancing, joking around, but definitely smiling.
Ian leaves behind his loving family: his father, Dion Thomas; mother Ina Washing- ton Thomas; two sisters, Jas- mine Thomas, Iyanna Thomas; and a brother, Dion Thomas; grandparents, Beverly Smith and Paul Smith, Lawrence Washington and Linda Wash- ington; one nephew, Kyrin Mc- Clain; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousinsn friends and more loving family.
A viewing is planned for Friday, January 7, 2022, with Harmon’s Funeral Home, 5002 N. 40th St., Tampa FL 33610, from 5-7 p. m.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 8, 2022, at 9:30 a. m., at North- side Missionary Baptist Church, 5706 N. 40th Street, Tampa FL 33610, Rev. Ricardo Robinson, Pastor; Pastor Jonas Chambliss, Pastor of Liv- ing Word Baptist Church, Lawrenceville, Georgia, offici- ating.
He will be laid to rest in Rest Haven Memorial Park, 4615 E. Hanna Ave., Tampa FL 33610.
Visitation is on Friday Jan- uary 7, 2022 from 5 p. m. until 7 p. m. at Harmon Funeral Home. CDC guidelines remain in effect with social distancing and facial masks required. Friends are asked to arrive at the Chapel on Saturday at 9:15am.
A Harmon Burial.
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