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Funerals/Memoriam WILSON RAY WILLIAMS
Street, Tampa, FL, from 5-8 p. m. The family will be present to re- ceive friends from 7-8 p. m.
Friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday at ap- proximately 11:45 a. m. for the service.
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MS. JOANN PERKINS MILLER
Homegoing Celebration for Ms. Joann Perkins Miller will be held on Saturday, February 3, 2018, at 11 a. m. at Wilson Fu- neral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street Tampa, Florida, with Pastor Sabrina Smith of Victory Taber- nacle Metro United Pentecostal Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Me- morial Park Cemetery.
Ms. Joann Perkins Miller was preceded in death by: her mother, Blanchie Mae Williams; father, Will Perkins; sisters, Catherine Brooks Campbell, Irene Miller, Mary Ann Lee Messer; brothers, Willie J. Brooks, W. C. Brooks, Robert Perkins; ex-husband, Matt Miller; aunt, Annie Doris Miller; and uncles, Wymond Williams and Thomas Williams.
She leaves behind to cherish fond memories of her with: boyfriend, Kenneth Hamilton; 8 loving children, Debra Miller (Steve), Gloria Moore (Eddie), Trenise Miller (Antonio Wil- son), Courtney Miller (Andy Gay), Dareka Smokes (Leroy), Jackine Brooks (Edward), Deb- bie Brooks, Muraice Perkins and wife, Ursula, all of Tampa, Florida; 21 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Blanchie Williams (Tony) and Sarah Williams (Thomas); 3 brothers, Willie Joe Williams (Martha), L. C. Brooks (Sally) and Wallace Brooks (Carol), all of Tampa; goddaughter, Kiana Newman of Tampa, and other relatives and friends.
Ms. Joann Perkins Miller was born in Colquitt, GA on September 21, 1949 and de- parted this life on January 23, 2018. She was educated in the Hillsborough County Public Schools System. She enjoyed cooking, playing cards and spending time with her grand- children.
There will be a viewing on Friday, February 2, 2018 at Wil-
son Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29 Street, Tampa, FL, from 5-8 p.
m.
Friends are asked to assem-
ble at the chapel on Saturday at approximately 10:45 a. m. for the service.
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MS. GLORIA ESTELLE LOMAS PHILMORE
Memorial Service for Ms. Gloria Estelle Lomas Philmore, who went home to be with the Lord on January 23, 2018 in Tucker, Georgia, will be held on Saturday, February 3, 2018, 12 noon at the Beulah Baptist In- stitutional Church, 1006 W. Cy- press Street, Tampa, Florida with the pastor, Rev. Dr. W. James Favorite, officiating.
Gloria was preceded in death by: her parents, Henry and Ada Brown Lomas; and sis- ters, Murial Yvonne Lomas Doyle and Julia Winifred Lomas.
She is survived by: her de- voted daughter, Samarah P. Brinson; granddaughters, Dahrya Brinson and Shyra Brinson; special granddaugh- ter, Kourtnae Beasley; stepchil- dren, Mary Martin, Sammie Philmore, Jr., and Rudolph Philmore (Vivian); nieces, Ada Shakir-Mahmud (John) and Sharon Doyle; nephews, Father Henry L. Doyle and Oren Doyle, a host of great nieces and nephews, cousins, step-grand- children, godchildren, and friends.
Gloria played many impor- tant roles in being the well dressed lady she was through her affiliation with many or- ganizations in the Tampa Bay Area. Her 40 year teaching ca- reer began in Manatee County for a few years and ended in Hillsborough Public Schools.
The Ivy Beyond The Wall (open to the public) will be con- ducted at Beulah Baptist at 10:30 a. m. Saturday (Sorors must be in uninterrupted white to participate). The family will receive guests at Beulah Baptist Institutional Church from 11 a. m.- 12 noon on Saturday Febru- ary 3, 2018.
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MRS. MAE BELL HOGAN SAMPSON
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Mae Bell Hogan Sampson of Tampa, who passed away Tues- day, January 23, 2018, will be held on Saturday, February 3, at 11a.m.atMt.OliveA.M.E. Church, 1902 LaSalle Street, Rev- erend Gregory V. Gay, Pastor, of- ficiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Mae Bell Sampson was a native of Tallahassee, FL and a resident of Tampa for many years. She was educated in the public schools of Leon County and was converted at an early age. She was a member of Bethel A. M. E. Church, until they moved, and later joined Mt. Olive A. M. E. Church. She was also a member of the International Ma- sons and Eastern Stars.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, Nathaniel and Hat- tie Proctor Hogan; husband, Leroy Sampson, Sr.; daughter, Gloria Hicks; son, Leroy Samp- son, Jr. and wife, Mary; grand- daughter, Brenda Williams; grandson, Douglas R. Sampson; great-grandson, Joshua Williams; sisters, Elizabeth Jenk- ins and Rosa Bell Sims; brothers, Willie Hogan and Raleigh Hogan; 3 sisters-in-law; 7 brothers-in- law; and a host of other relatives and a special friend, Rosa Lee Baker.
Those left to cherish in her memories are: her devoted chil- dren, Essie Williams, Sacra- mento, CA, Ishmel Sampson, Sr. (Margaret), Fayetteville, NC, Douglas L. Sampson (Ruthie), Jacqueline Youngblood (Clemon), Patricia Dawson; grandchildren, Cynthia Williams, Claudette Simmons (Al), Roland A. Williams, Darrell Williams, Teresa Baker (Rodney), Claude Williams, Willie Hicks, Jr. (Donna), CA, Delia Ray (Howard), Marida Sampson (Jason), NC, Ishmel Sampson, Jr., Leroy Sampson, Jr. (Dar- lene), GA, Derrick Sampson (Melissa), Crystel Sampson, Misty Sampson; granddaughter- in-law, Cassandra; 37 great grands; 20 great-great grands; godson, Rodney Taylor (Kayla); a very devoted niece, Mary Bruce, Tallahassee, FL; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends; devoted friends include, Mary Mitchell and Franks Pompey and wife, Tallahassee, FL.
The remain will repose after 5 p. m. Friday, February 2nd at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue and the family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p. m.
The family asks that everyone meet at the Church at 10:45 a. m., Saturday morning.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
MRS. DORIS GILBERT
Homegoing Service in loving memory of Mrs. Doris Gilbert will be held on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at 2 p. m., at Lakewood Con- gregation Kingdom Hall of Jeho- vah’s Witnesses, 705 S. Taylor Road, Seffner, FL, 33584, with Brother Steve Lehman, officiat- ing. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Avenue Tampa, Florida.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, George and Laura Cobb; 4 brothers; 5 sisters and her late husband, Woodrow Gilbert.
Mrs. Gilbert leaves cherished memories of her with: a sister, Margaret Williams of Tampa, FL; loving and devoted nieces, Lynette Darrell of Thonotosassa, FL, and Evette Kelly of Temple Terrace, FL; a host of other nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews and friends. Special de- voted friends, Steve and Debbie Lehman, Maggie Brown and other friends from the Thonotosassa Congregation.
Mrs. Doris Gilbert was born July 20, 1922 in Americus, GA to the parentage of the late George and Laura (Richardson) Cobb, Sr. The sixth eldest of eleven chil- dren. She became a baptized Je- hovah’s Witness in the early 1950s.
There will be a viewing on Fri- day, February 2, 2018 at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida from 5-8 p. m. with the family present to re- ceive friends from 6-7 p. m.
Friends are asked to assemble on Saturday at the Kingdom Hall at approximately 1:45 p. m. for the service.
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BIRTHDAY MEMORIAM
MAXINE CHISHOLM Feb. 1, 1944 - Nov. 2001
“Only what you do for Christ will last.”
Remembering you on your birthday, you are gone, but never forgotten.
With love, the Chisholm Family.
MR. SPENCER R. JAMES, SR.
Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Spencer R. James, Sr. will be held on Saturday, February 3, 2018, at 12 noon from St. John Progressive Missionary Baptist Church, 2504 Chipco Street, Tampa, Florida, Rev. Dr. Bartholomew Banks, Sr., officiat- ing. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
On Tuesday, January 23, 2018, the Lord saw fit to call Mr. Spencer R. James Sr. (Mush) home to join his beloved: mother, Ethel Preston; brothers, Earl and Ernest James and mother-in-law, Grace Moore.
Mr. James was born to the late Aletholia and Ethel James on February 21, 1954 in Tampa, FL. He was educated in the public schools of Hillsborough County and later received an Associate’s degree in Computers from Hills- borough Community College.
He worked for Winn Dixie for many years and for his family a lifetime. Mr. James had a proud demeanor and the biggest heart! He loved his yard and was over protective and proud of his fam- ily.
He leaves to celebrate and carry on his legacy: a devoted, loving and selfless wife, Marie “Angie” James; loving and re- sponsive children, LaTronda James, Dr. Spencer R. James Jr. (Dr. Tiffany); adoring and cher- ished grandchildren, Jaisen Ran- dolph, II, Acelin Walker and Myla James; loving sister, Benita (Gre- gory) Russell; nephews, Gregory Russell, II, Melvin (Shirley) Fos- ter , Derrick Moore, Seadrick Moore, Antonio Plummer and Cameron Moore; nieces, LaTrice (Reynold) Underwood, Vonetta Foster, Velisha (Lavonne) Dallas, Kierra Meeks, Ronniesha Austin; favorite aunt, Mrs. Queen Miller of Tampa; aunt, Elizabeth Richardson of New York; cousins, Yolanda (Marion) Trigg, Carla (Gerald) Gant, Turquoise (Lee Andrew) Wilson, Marquia Trigg, Taliya and Tatiana Wilson, Gertude Williams, all of Tampa, Shar-ron Brown, Delores Richardson of Quincy, FL, Lloyd (Martha) Milton of Wimauma, Morris Richardson (Sybil) of New Jersey, Wayne Richardson, Seleta Bryant and Janice Win- ston of New York, and Daryl (Grace) Richardson of Mesquite, Nevada; father-in-law, Albert Moore, Jr.; sisters-in-law, Syn- thia Foster, Kaye Moore, Vivian Moore and Mary Smith; broth- ers-in-law, Albert (Desiree) Moore, Michael (Jacquelyn) Moore; devoted family friends, Gregory Smith, Isiah Williams, Cleveland Thomas, Eric Corbitt, Freddie Benton, Henry Mutcher- son; and a host of other sorrow- ing relatives and friends, who even if not mentioned we hold dear to our hearts and we love you.
There will be a viewing on Fri- day, February 2, 2018, at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th
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