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WOODY’S
MS. TATIANA ALOMA POTTER ‘TATI’
Celebration of Life for Ms. Ta- tiana Aloma Potter, who expired Monday, December 27, 2021, will be Saturday, January 8, 2022, at 11 AM at the Life In Christ Church, 9706 N. 26th St., Tampa, FL 33612, with Minister McCloud officiat- ing. Interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Cemetery,
Tatiana Aloma Potter was born to Charles Potter and Melissa Rojas on August 15, 1988, in Tampa Florida. She attended Hillsborough County Public Schools, where she proceeded in writing. There are many words that can describe Tatiana, but she will be remembered most as a woman of generosity.
She was preceded in death by: her daughter, Nevaeh Joy Colley, and loving grandfather, Raul Rojas.
Tati leaves to cherish her memories: young and loving son: Juelz Potter-Bachkhaz; her care- taker and loving mother: Melissa Rojas; father: Charles Potter, Sr. (Cara) and Samuel Ricardo James (Jito); grandparents: Evelyn Mon- tanez, Betty Bentiez, Flerida Miller; siblings: Giovonni Rojas, Samuel James, Brandon James, Senita James, Cass Potter, Charkara Potter, Charles Potter, Jr.; cousins: Stephanie Potter, Rico Potter, Jr., Saivonne Potter, Shayna Potter, Amiya Potter, Aubrey Potter, Kayla Garcia, Teiane Garcia, Whittney Single- tary, Toni Singletary, Amani Sin- gletary, Sabrina Williams, Sade Nedd, Ronell Nedd, Tre’Varish Durr, Elexxia Durr, Destiny John- son, Artavia Johnson, Artavius Johnson, Trinity James, Davani James, Desmond David Johnson, Marcel Wynn, David Wynn, Isiah Wynn, D’Angelo Wynn; best friend: Lekevia Alexander; a host of family and friends: It would cause enormous lament to Ta- tiana’s heart to miss naming any person. However, space is inade- quate to name every family mem- ber and friend whose life she touched. Therefore, everyone who has alphabets from A to Z in their name is now acknowledged. We love you!
The remains will repose Fri- day, January 7, 2022, from 5-7 PM at Life In Christ thCommunity Church, 9706 N. 26 St, Tampa, FL 33612.
CDC guidelines will be en- forced. Masks are required for entry.
Woody’s Funeral Service
LIVE OAK
MR. WILLIE LEE NORWOOD
Funeral services for Mr. Willie Lee Norwood, who passed away on Sunday, Janu- ary 2, 2022, will be held on Sat- urday, January 8, 2022, 12 noon at Sunset Memorial Gar- dens, 11005, N, US Highway 301, Thonotosassa, FL 33592. Viewing will be at the gravesite 10 a. m. to service time.
Born June 15, 1941, in Ha- vana, Florida, to Andrew Nor- wood and Esther Riggins, he accepted Christ at an early age. He attended the schools of Gadsden County and graduated in 1961 from Carter-Parramore High School in Qunicy, Florida.
He attended Florida Agri- cultural and Mechanical Uni- versity with a Bachelor’s in 1968 and a Master’s in 1974. He was united in holy matrimony to Ms. Lemeldon Black in 1968. This union was blessed with one child, a daughter, Ter- ritcita.
He was an Agriscience edu- cator in Hillsborough County from 1968 to 2003. During his tenure, he continuously worked with Future Farmers of Amer- ica’s National and local chap- ters.
He worked with the Police Athletic League of Tampa, Inc. where he was a coach and board member. While being a mem- ber of the Hillsborough County Classroom Teachers’ Associa- tion during his career, he be- came the first African-American President from 1998 - 2002. As an educa- tor, he worked closely with the National Education Associa- tion, and on the Board of Direc- tors (1992-1996) FTP-NEA. He retired from teaching in 2003.
He became a Life Member of the FAMU National Alumni As- sociation in 2012.
He leaves to cherish in his fond memories: the love of his life of 52 years, Lemeldon Nor- wood; his daughter, Territcita Norwood; a host of brothers and sisters, nieces, nephews, cousins and loving friends.
Flowers can be sent to Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Tampa, Florida 33610, or to the Norwood residence, 9858 Gilchrist Dr., Seffner, Florida 33584.
Services Entrusted in the Caring hands of his nephew, Min. Demarien J. Hawk, CFSP & Ivey Funeral Home of Live Oak, Florida.
GUDES
MR. MARVIN CHARLES HOUSE
A Celebration of Life Service for Mr. Marvin Charles House of Tampa, FL, who passed away on December 28, 2021, will be held on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at 11 a. m. at St. John Cathedral, 3401 Bishop Eddie Newkirk Way, Tampa, FL 33605. Inter- ment will be at the Florida Na- tional Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida.
Mr. Marvin Charles House was born September 4, 1957 in Columbia, South Carolina, as the youngest child of the late Mary F. Green (House) Myers and the late Robert Charles House. He was reared in Tampa, Florida by his mother, Mary and stepfather, the late M/Sgt. George E. Myers, Jr. (US Air Force, Retired). Marvin began his public school education at Progress Village Elementary School, continued at Dowdell El- ementary School and graduated from C. Leon King High School. He was affectionately known by family and classmates as “Pee Wee” and “Petey.”
After graduating from high school, Marvin joined the U. S. Army. He was honorably dis- charged after serving his coun- try. Marvin was a devoted husband, father, sibling and son. He was loyal, loving, kind, warm, welcoming, humorous, smiley and above all caring. He enjoyed cooking, fishing, watch- ing football, basketball and baseball games.
Marvin had a long career as a pest control specialist and ex- terminator. Marvin was a God- fearing man and a regular member of St. John Cathedral in Tampa, FL.
Marvin transitioned to eter- nal rest on December 28, 2021. He was predeceased by his par- ents.
His surviving family include: a loving wife, Lee-Ann Griffith House; his children, Sherika, Marshanna and Marvin, Jr. and bonus (stepdaughter), Jessica Clowney. Extended family in- clude his siblings: Attorney Car- olyn House Stewart (Delano), Colonel Robert L. House, U. S. Army Retired (Lynette), Minis- ter Sara Dillard-House, Velma Wallace (Charles), Mary House Scott (John), Leroy House, Gwendolyn Newman, Monica Myers, Kathy House Jackson (Major) and Minister George E. Myers, III (Philena). Grandchil- dren, Harmony and Navia. Mother-in-law, Shirley Griffith;
sister-in-law, Sabrina Jackson (Charles), and brother- in-law, Garth Griffith (Alisha). Nieces and Nephews: Crystal House Al- ston (John), Terrance Dillard, Delsha Stewart, Nicholas Dil- lard, Michael House, Natori Wal- ters, Christian Myers, Jessica Mitchell, J’lynn Myers, and Monicia Hightower. Marvin also leaves to grieve his memory, a host of other family members and special friends.
There will be a viewing on Saturday, January 8, 2022 be- ginning at 10 a. m. at St. John Cathedral and the funeral serv- ice begins at 11 a. m. CDC guide- lines will be followed. MASKS ARE REQUIRED.
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