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Funerals/Card Of Thanks/Memoriam
AIKENS
MRS. GENEVA SMITH LLOYD
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Geneva Smith Lloyd of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Thursday, November 22, 2018, will be held on Saturday, Decem- ber1st,11a.m.atNewMt.ZionM. B. Church, Tampa, 2511 E. Colum- bus Dr., Tampa 33605, Rev. Larry Roundtree II, Pastor, officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
On June 26, 1933, the pictur- esque and tranquil settlement of Stuart Manor, Exuma came alive to the sounds of a beautiful baby girl named, Geneva. “Gee,” as she was affectionately called, was the oldest of four children (two girls and two boys), born to James and Ethel Clarke-Smith (both de- ceased). Gee received her educa- tion at The Rokers Point All Age School.
As was the custom in those days, she left school at an early age. Being an industrious and striving individual, she relocated to New Providence to seek em- ployment. While in New Provi- dence she connected with her life-long partner, Cecil Lloyd, Sr. The union became the proud par- ents of Geletha, Willis, William, Janita, Annette, Susan, Cecil, Jr. and Edward.
Geneva was a dedicated and loving mother who worked tire- lessly to ensure that her children were educated and cared for. To- gether, she and Cecil built a happy home, raising their children in the nurture and admonition of God. They were all taught to pursue ex- cellence in everything, having the expression, “If a job is worth doing, it is worth doing well,” often being repeated in their hear- ing. That was their motto.
Geneva began her employment with Ms. Cole at The Pepsi Cola Company and later she was em- ployed with the French family until her retirement. While in Nas- sau, Gee was a dedicated member of The Mt. Carey Union Baptist Church, where she served on the Usher Board, Missionary Society and sang a melodious tenor in the Senior Choir and The Bahamas Baptist Union Choir. She was a member of The Bahamas Mothers’ Club in Fox Hill and also a mem- ber of The International Free and Accepted Modern Mason Order of The Eastern Star Lois Chapter #13 for over 40 years.
Upon retirement, Geneva and her husband Cecil, relocated to Tampa, Florida. Gee’s moving to Florida did not stop her active in- volvement in church activities. She was a dedicated member of the New Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Tampa; she was a member of the Usher Board and often at- tended two Sunday morning serv- ice, until her health began to fail her. Geneva fought valiantly to the end, often saying, ‘Ride out your storm,” ‘I am not gonna give up,” and “I am in the hand of the Mas- ter.” Geneva has conquered her storm. She has fought the good fight, she has finished the course
and has kept the faith; her crown of righteousness awaits her.
She is survived by: her hus- band, Cecil Lloyd Sr.; children, Geletha Naomi Johnson, Rev. Dr. Willis L. Johnson (Dr. Yvette M. Johnson), Deacon William H. Johnson (Deaconness Oralee Johnson), Annette M. Lloyd (Larry Burrows), Susan M. Johnson (Glenville Johnson), Cecil Lloyd, Jr., Edward Lloyd and Janita Romer (Joseph Romer); adopted daughters, Maureen and Sylvia McKenzie; grandchildren, Inspec- tor Leonardo (Shafegah), Lewayde (Andrea), J. Willis, Joshua (J’Mia), Rev. Joel (Thea), Jude, Deborah, Giovanni, and Donte’ Johnson, Jamie Grant (Trez Grant), Warren (Alexis), Anthea and Dearren Cartwright, Keithra (Meko Hen- field), Noel and Rhodeshia Kelly, Georgette Smith, Ebony Lloyd, Geronimo (Annmarie) Romer; Monique (Jermaine) Fountain, Cheryl (Mark) Ambrister, Desiree and Charisma Romer. great-grand- children, Jewel, Kaylyn, Destiny, Lewayde, Jr, Asher, Joel Jr., and J’Leah Johnson, Daeshon, Ja’An- thon, La Tia, Na’kaio, Gabriel, and Cynara Cartwright, Dajanae, Dejae, Jaee’lle Henfield, Paige and Latia, Ambrister, JJ Fountain, Jade and Jaider Romer; sister, Fairlyn Smith; brothers, Jerry (Sheila), Leonard Smith; sisters-in- law, Ledoris Lloyd and Annamae Smith; nieces, Leotha and Beryl Smith, Vivian and Valarie Lloyd (Tampa), Laurece Marshall; nephews, Nicholas and Sidney Lloyd (Tampa) Lorrie McKenzie, Craig Lloyd, Brian Smith, Deon Munroe, Hubert, Stanley, Demetrius, Lionel, Fred and Charles Smith, Lavorn, Leslie, Freeman, Jr., Randolph, Marvin and John McKenzie, Annual Lloyd;
other friends and family, Rev. Larry Roundtree, II, the New Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Tampa FL, Rev. Dr. Car- rington S. Pinder and Rev. Sabrina Pinder, The St. John Native Baptist Society, the Blessed Hope Native Baptist Church family, The Ba- hamas Baptist Union of Churches, Rev. Warren Anderson, The Mt. Carey Union Baptist Church Fam- ily, Rev. Cedric Moss, the Kingdom Life Church Family, the Galilee Academy, Galilee College and St. Augustine’s College Families, Lowe’s Pharmacy Management and Staff, Man Power Scrap Metal, the Seagull Scrap Metal Family, Deacon Eddie and Yvonne Rolle, Barbara Riley (Tampa), Rev. Cedric Smith, Elsiemae Smith, Dr. Sylvia Bethell, the extended fami- lies of King Lloyd, Raymond Lloyd, Newlon Lloyd, Gertrude McKenzie, Oser Rolle, Beulah Lloyd, Perlean Rolle, Ethlene Rolle, Viola Smith, Lenoris Ferguson. Eloise Fernan- der, Rupert Gardiner and family, Shirley and Iva Clark and family, Ronnie Moore and family, Drs. James and Renee Peet-Iferenta, Norma Dean and Family, the But- ler and Carey Families and the Fox- dale Community, Livingston Smith, Rowena Johnson, Theresa, Althea, Kerlene and Grethal Lloyd, Myrtle Pinder, Euella Tucker and Rena Rolle, Millicent Wright; chil- dren of the late Lenoris Ferguson, Betty Rolle, Rettamae Smith and Emmerene Williams and the fam- ily of Ada Saunders.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, November 30th from 5 to 7 p. m. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6 p. m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Sat- urday for the service.
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SIS. NELLIE SHEPPARD
A Homegoing Celebration for Sis. Nellie Sheppard of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Sun- day, November 25, 2018, will be held Saturday, December 1st, 11 a. m. at The Word of Grace And Truth Ministries, 3001 E. Hanna Ave., Pastor Thomas L. Dozier; Rev. Jerome Griffin, pastor of Evening Star Tabernacle, officiating. The in- terment will be held in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Our beloved Nellie Sheppard was born January 23, 1942 in By- romville, Georgia. Nellie attended schools in Dooly County, Georgia and later came to the Tampa Bay area. She worked at Lawrence’s Truck Stop, a family-ran business, as a waitress for many years. She was a faithful member of Evening Star Tabernacle M. B. Church, where she often led songs and en- joyed singing alongside her sisters. She loved singing for the Lord and was often called upon to do solos on program. She also sang in nu- merous groups around the Tampa Bay area including, Eddie Mae Jackson & The Voices of Zion, Philippians Gospel Singers, and the Gospel Legends.
She was preceded in death by: her husband, Rev. James Shep- pard, Sr.; parents, Johnny Felton, Sr. and Emma Lester; brothers, Johnny Felton and Eddie Felton; sisters, Beulah Felton and Carolyn Amaker.
She leaves to cherish her pre- cious memories with: her sons, Henry L. and Diana Neal, James R. Sheppard, Jr. (Connie), Equard Sheppard, Anthony Sheppard and friend, Pam and Chris Sheppard and friend, Daphne; brother, Henry Felton, Sr.; sisters, Willie Mae Jaudon, Marilyn Short, John- nie Mae Collins, Iradene Burch and Lillie Brown; aunt Louise Prince; a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and godchildren.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, November 30th from 5 to 7 p. m. The family will receive friends from6to7p.m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Sat- urday for the service.
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MRS. MAVENE T. SHIELDS
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Mavene T. Shields of Tampa, who passed away on Friday, No- vember 23, 2018, will be held on Saturday, December 1st, 2 p. m. at New Mt. Zion M. B. Church, 2511 E. Columbus Drive, Rev. Larry Roundtree, II pastor, officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mavene was born on March 6, 1943 in Donalsonville, Georgia, to the late J. C. Turner, Sr. and Eddie Eva Mitchell. She was a member of New Mt. Zion M. B. Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Carolyn Parks; 2 brothers, McArthur Turner and Wesley Jones; and husband, Jeff Shields.
She leaves to cherish her fond and loving memories with: her daughter, Sandra Fuller; grand- children, Desiree and Byron Ross and Juwan Fuller; brothers, Joe and Andrew Turner; sisters, Johnnie Mae Calloway and Mary Freeman; cousin, Maxine Williams; special friends, Liz Mc- Quay and Janice Shields (Jeff) and a host of other relatives and friends.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, November 30th from 5 to 7 p. m. The family will receive friends from5to6p.m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
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HAPPY BELATED 37TH BIRTHDAY
JODIE
Gone, but never forgot- ten.
Love, Cecilia Dee, family and friends.
CARD OF THANKS
MRS. KATRINA BATCHELOR WASHINGTON
The family of Mrs. Katrina Batchelor Washington extend their sin- cerest gratitude for all the acts of kindness and support during our be- reavement. It meant more than words can say.
A special thanks to her church family, Greater Mt. Moriah P. B. Church, Rev. B. R. Fulton, pastor, and Aikens Funeral Home.
From Mrs. Barbara B. Johnson, and family.
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