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Funerals/Memoriams/Card Of Thanks
WILSON
MS. GERTRUDE B. MOORE
A Celebration of Life Service for Ms. Gertrude B. Moore, who God called home on the morn- ing of February 2, 2018, will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 11 a. m. at Re-Birth Mis- sionary Baptist Church, 1924 E. Comanche Avenue Tampa, Florida, Rev. Dr. Zachary Hud- son, Pastor, with Rev. Dr. Henry J. Lyon, officiating, Eulogist. In- terment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Ceme- tery.
Gertrude will be deeply missed by: her four children, Donna K. Williams (DK), Kath- leen Williams, Curley L. Williams, Jr. (Buck Newly) and Donald Stittiams (Main). The love that is strengthened and the bond that is created between a mother and a child is uncondi- tional. There is no love like the love a child receives from their mother and she is permanently in the hearts of her children. She also leaves a host of grand- children and great grandchil- dren.
This amazing soul was not only a daughter and mother, she was a sister as well to: Hattie Mae Parson (the last of her liv- ing siblings); a host of cousins and a host of extended family whom she loved as though they had the same blood flowing through their veins.
Ms. Gertrude Moore was born on November 8, 1937, to the parentage of Dave Brown and Johnnie Mae Bell in Helena, Arkansas. She was a very hard- working, independent, strong- willed woman. She was a state employee for many years until she medically retired as a Su- pervisor from the Laundry De- partment.
The gift that she brought to the world was her insatiable zest for life. Laughter was a more be- fitting name for her. Everyone that was blessed to come into her presence would find them- selves laughing at something she did or said. Her remedy for life was good food, good com- pany, laughter and a pepper- mint. She worked diligently to empower and encourage her four living children to be “their own man or woman in this world.” She made a difference in the lives of everyone she met or gave advice to.
There will be a viewing on Friday, February 16, 2018, at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida, from 5-8 p. m. with the family present to receive friends from 5 – 6 p. m.
Friends are asked to assem- ble at the church on Saturday at approximately 10:45 a. m. for the service.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
RAY WILLIAMS
ELDER RANDOLPH SMITH, SR.
Elder Randolph Smith, Sr. of Valrico, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2018. Funeral services will be conducted Satur- day, February 17 at 11 a. m. at Grace Mary Missionary Baptist Church, 3901 N. 37th Street, Elder James R. Reed, Jr., Pastor and Eulogist; with Pastor Paul Buster, Presiding. Interment will follow in Garden of Memo- ries Cemetery.
Mr. Smith was born to the union of the late James Smith and Ruby Smith Milbry. He was educated in the Hillsborough County Public Schools, where he graduated from Middleton High School. Elder Smith rendered 22 years of dedicated service to the City of Tampa Solid Waste Department. He retired as a Su- perintendent for that depart- ment.
He came to Christ as a teenager and was baptized at Grace Mary Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Booker T. Williams, Pastor. While under his leadership, he served on Usher Board #4. Later, under the leadership of Elder Dr. Thomas J. Reed, he served as an Associate Minister, the Sunday School Assistant Su- perintendent, a member of the Majestic Chorus, Youth Coun- selor and Brothers Keepers. Also, he served as President of The Gulf Coast Association.
As a part of the community, Elder Smith was a member of the Supreme Council of Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Freema- sonry, of which he obtained his
32nd degree. During his years of rearing his children, he partici- pated in the Greater Tampa Chap- ter of Jack and Jill of America.
One of his favorite pastimes was the game of golf. Elder Ran- dolph Smith, Sr. was also known as “Pete” and to others “Pee- Wee.” He was always thrilled whenever he had an opportunity to play one of the world’s most fascinating games. However, his crowning jewel was watching his grandchildren grow. He would not have traded time spent with his grandchildren for all the world. Elder Smith was married to Sally Holt, and to this union two children were born.
Elder Smith leaves to cele- brate his homegoing: a loving and faithful wife, Sally Holt Smith; one dedicated daughter, Natasha Smith-Beard; two sons, Antonio Bea (Marcy), Randolph Smith, II; four grandchildren, LaTaisha Bea, Damian Beard, II, Antonio Bea, Ashton Washington; one great grandson, Zayden Loney- Beard; sisters, Gloria Smith, brothers, Edward Smith and Ronald Williams; extended fam- ily Rubie Malone (James), Helen Johnson, Valerie Harrell (James), Rhonda Ellis (Rick), Klisa Smith; Eddie Smith, Jr., Herbert Smith (Jeris), Albert Smith (Debbie), Samuel Smith, Aaron Smith, Stanley Smith (Doris); two nieces, Theresa Perkins-Paramoure and Benita Kelly; three nephews, Mark Perkins, Herbert Perkins (Tiffany), Vincent Perkins (Neiomi), great nephew, Corey Rutledge; cousins, Beverly Foot- man, Anthony Carswell (Patrice) and Carlton Warren; godchil- dren, Courtney Sowerby-Thomas (Christopher) and Janale’ Reed; and a host of other nieces, nephews, and cousins. Special friends that were dear: Eddie Douglas, Ida M. Smith, Minister Melverine Reaves and family, Elder and Mrs. James and Cherisa Reed (James, III and Jes- sica), Ouida Hilton, Tonya Poole, Mr. and Mrs. Thaddeus Speed, and Jeanette Williams.
The remain will repose after 5 p. m. Friday, February 16 at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Own- ers.
MRS. PATRICIA MARIE WASHINGTON
Mrs. Patricia Marie Wash- ington of Land O’ Lakes, Florida, passed away, Friday, February 2, 2018. A Memorial Service will be conducted Friday, February 16 at 11 a. m. at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 3005 E. Ellicott Street, with Minister Bruce Bryant, officiating.
Mrs. Patricia Marie Wash- ington was a native of Jamaica, New York, and a resident of the Tampa Bay area for 39 years. She was a 1987 graduate of the University of South Florida and a member of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Tampa Alumni Chapter. Mrs. Washing- ton was a member of New Hope M. B. Church and was employed as an Information Technologist for Moffitt Cancer Center.
She leaves to cherish her memory: husband, Charles; sons, Warren (Jacqui), Darrell (Vicky), Wayne, Mychal (Misty) and Adrian (Amanda); grand- children, Keith, Brandie, Gab- brielle, Patrick, Camille, Raymond, Blake, Avery and Xan- der; great grandchildren, Dar- ion, Bailee and Amiri; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
MRS. MINNIE WILLIAMS
Mrs. Minnie Williams of Tampa passed away, Thursday, February 8, 2018. Mrs. Minnie Williams was born April 22, 1941 in Newton, Georgia, to Mr. Robert Sims and Mrs. Annie Lou Smith Sims.
At a young age her family re- located to Tampa, Florida and she was educated in the Public Schools of Hillsborough County. She was a graduate of Howard W. Blake Adult High School. Mrs. Williams enjoyed a career as a School Bus Driver for the School District of Hills- borough County, where she faithfully and safely trans- ported the children of Hillsbor- ough County.
She was preceded in death by: her parents.
She leaves to cherish her memory: three children; daugh- ters, Jacqulyn Boyd (Cliff) and Malany Williams (Joseph Lime- house); and son, Andre Williams; grandchildren, Tara Daniels and Dana Williams; seven great- grandchildren, Nicholas Daniels, Jr., Do- minique Williams, Cameron Williams, Caleb Daniels, Jaylnn Williams, Aubreanna Williams and Dana Williams, II; two sis- ters, Launtry Wilson and Ber- nice McCloud; nephew, Jack Riley; niece, Nicole McCloud (Keith); friends, Elaine Williams; and a host of other loving relatives and friends to include the School District of Hillsborough County Trans- portation Department.
The remains will repose and the family will receive friends this Friday, February 16, from 4 to 6 p. m. at Ray Williams Fu- neral Home, 301 N. Howard Av- enue.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
THANK YOU
MAE BELL SAMPSON
Maya Angelou stated, “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
The family of Mae Bell Sampson will never forget the kindness and love be- stowed upon us during our time of sorrow.
A special thanks to Pas- tor Gay, staff and members of Mt. Olive A. M. E. Church, the staff of Manor- Care Health Services of Carrollwood and LifePath Hospice Gold Team.
IN MEMORIAM
DOROTHY CARWISE MALLARD 9/3/1930- 2/21/2009
Momma, you left us too soon. You will never, ever be forgotten. We know you were ready to go. We miss you so much. We will al- ways love and cherish you to the moon and back.
Your daughter, Linda Cotney and family.
BIRTHDAY MEMORIAM
DEMETRIUS MORMON, SR. “ROD” February 15, 1979 - March 18, 2014
I know you’re dancing around heaven.
Missing you like crazy. Your mother, Barbara Allen and family.
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