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Funeral/Memoriams/Cards Of Thanks
and Gavin Robinson; father, James O. Godwin, Jr. (Zandra); mother, Cheryl Bright; step-fa- ther, Derwin Bright; grandmoth- ers, Bert Godwin and Albertha Bright; sisters, Latoyia Godwin, Uniquee Godwin Brown (Jessie), Adrian Johnson, Shawntae Thornton; sister-in-law, Theresa Johnson; brother-in-law, Ronnie Bailey; aunts, Joyce Reed (Carl), Rosemary Godwin, Felicia God- win, Tabby Godwin, Ondria Jack- son, Ava Godwin, Vera Thompson, Jamie Godwin, Pat Bright, Candi Godwin, Thelma Collins, Jackie Mobley, Angela Davis, Kaye Hankerson; uncles, Curtis Godwin, Philmore Bryant, Sr., Antoine Winslett, Major Montgomery, Ronald Bright, Thomas Godwin, Milton Godwin; nieces, Michaela, Wilnesha, Juanitra, Brittany, Taylor, Uniquee, Chayla, Triniti, Willena; nephews, Shannon, LaDarious, Octavious, Juan, Isaiah, Ja’Neil; cousins, Keith McCormick, Kalvin, Carolyn, Shenyetta, Qual- endria, Philmore Jr., Marshay, Marlon, Terrius, Ebony, Tish, Se- letheia , Curtis Jr., Racurtis (Nyshia), Jasmine (Jimmie), Marcellous, Sammie, Latranita, Malik, Benjamin, My’kiela, Mon- drealle, Priscilla, Shurnia, Shaneka, Antoine, Antoinisha, Shaquana, Camri, Frankie, Mon- roe, Lorenzo, James, Corrine, Lakeisha, Latia; extended family, Mrs. Mattie Price, Samuel Bow- ers, Sr., Chereese Hall, Jacky Gay, Rose Brookins, Tydarious Cochran, King Corde, Roshalan Brown, Brendice Copeland, Joy Lowe; and a host of other sorrow- ing relatives and friends.
There will be a public viewing on Friday, August 21, 2020 at Jackson Funeral Home, 4605 N. 34th St., Tampa, FL, from 4-7 p. m. We are asking that you use the viewing as an opportunity to pay your final respects.
FAMILY NOTICE
MRS. KATRINA GODWIN ROBINSON WASHINGTON
Mrs. Katrina Godwin Robin- son Washington transitioned home to heaven on Monday, Au- gust 10, 2020. Katrina was born on July 04, 1981, in Tampa, Florida to the union of Mr. James O. Godwin, Jr. and Mrs. Cheryl Bright.
Katrina graduated from Wharton High School in Hills- borough County, FL. She was a dedicated mother, sister, daugh- ter, niece, aunt, cousin, and friend. She will be missed dearly by all who knew her.
Katrina was preceded in death by: her sister, Patrice God- win; grandparents, James O. Godwin, Sr., Rosie L. Osborne, Henry George and Mary Mont- gomery; great-grandmother, Katie L. Weston; aunt, Mattie Power, Pauline Kemp; and un- cles, Ervin L. Montgomery and Robert Thompson, Sr.
Her precious memory will be cherished by: her husband, Tracey Washington; daughter, Amari Robinson; sons, Errol
A HOPEFUL MOTHER
MRS. LEILA SMITH WILLIAMS
Most recently, while sort- ing through pictures and mem- oirs, a picture dated Saturday, August 3, 2002, rekindled the excitement and fulfillment of keeping hope alive. It was taken at the dedication of the new Middleton High School.
What a happy day for Tiger Nation and our Mama, too! She remembered the school burn- ing, closing and reclassifica- tion, court actions and protests, numerous setbacks, and school board challenges.
Our parents prayed, en- couraged, and supported us in whatever was our chosen work, life goals, struggles, and resulting choices. A Hopeful Mother!
This week, we learned about another hopeful mother, Shyamala Gopalan, mother of Kamala Harris, whose life and political outlook was shaped by both parents.
As Joe Biden’s Vice-Presi- dential candidate, Harris said, “My mother used to say, don’t sit around and complain about things, do something. You may be the first to do many things, but make sure you’re not the last.” A Hopeful Mother!
Like other candidates, Barack Obama’s stories told of his single mom waking him up a 5 a.m. to study. Bill Clinton told tales of his mother sup- porting the family after his fa- ther died in a car crash. Each told how their mothers helped
to shape their lives, views, and values, too. Looking over your life’s story, you will find your parents or mother, grand- mother, sister, or aunt who helped to shape your life, too. A Hopeful Mother!
In closing, the Rev. Stanley L. Walker, Pastor, Tabernacle M.B. Church, Tallahassee told the story about a young man who was preparing to leave the correctional institution after 3 years. He was excited about going home, seeing his mother, and eating her home cooking! With a smile, he added, his mother wrote him a letter each month and closed with the message, “I am waiting on you!” A Hopeful Mother!
Our Mama transitioned to her new home on Thursday, August 22, 2002.
As we celebrate her life and legacy, the Lord reminds us about the same message of hope that shaped our parents’ lives, too, “I am waiting on you.”
Yes, the Lord is waiting on each of us. Until He calls, the Apostle Paul affirms “May the God of HOPE fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him.” Romans 15:13.” A Hope- ful Mother!
Goodnight Mama, we will see you in the morning! From your children, Juanita, Leatri- cia, Earliest, Valretha, Maggie, Norma, and Michele; and the grandchildren.
CARD OF THANKS
MR. JAMES “JUNIOR” GLOVER
The family of the late Mr. James “Junior” Glover would like to thank each of you for all acts of kindness shown to us during our bereavement. Thank you for your telephone calls, texts, floral arrange- ments, visits, food, and all ges- tures of consolations.
Special thanks to Pastor Antonio Hawkins and First Lady April Hawkins of Exciting Faith Alive Church for rending a very inspirational service, the entire team at Habana Health- care Center, and most of all to our cousin Genevieve Ellington for making the arrangement process so effortless and for providing guidance.
Thanks to Mr. Wayne Bright and the staff of Wilson Funeral Home for your excel- lent service. May God continue to shower you all with His blessings.
The Glover Family.
CARD OF THANKS
MRS. GLORIA J. HARTSFIELD HICKS
On behalf of the late Mrs. Gloria J. Hartsfield Hicks, the family would like to express our sincere appreciation to those who have shown their love, kind- ness, support, phone calls, flow- ers, food and sympathy cards during this difficult time.
We would like to extend ap- preciation to Atrium Gardens Fa- cility in care of our mother. To the administration and staff of Aikens Funeral Home, for their impeccable care of our mother.
Baley’s Family Enterprises, thank you for your outstanding and amazing food.
Rest Haven Cemetery, thank you for all you do.
The Hicks and Williams Family.
IN MEMORIAM
PATRICIA ANN DAVIS
Mom, it’s been 3 years since you’ve been gone. We still see your lovely smile. We miss and love you dearly.
Your husband, Bruce Davis, and your kids, Cheryl, Gregory, An- tonio and Catherine Wiggins.
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