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Funerals/Memoriam
AIKENS
FL MORTUARY
RAY WILLIAMS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
W. L. HARGROVE, SR. ‘POPS’
In precious memories of our beloved Pops, his smile, his warmth and his caring heart. From beginning to end, God knew from the start and He allowed us to spend some pre- cious time with our Pops.
Those who we love are never more than a thought away, for as long as there are memories, Pops will forever be in our hearts to stay.
Loving Pops always. The Hargrove family.
MRS. MAMIE LEE FLOYD
Homegoing celebration for Mrs. Mamie Lee Floyd of Tampa, who passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 will be held Saturday, August 29,2015,at11a.m.atNew Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 3005 E. Ellicott Street, Rev. Dr. T. W. Jenk- ins, pastor, with Rev. Bruce Bryant, officiating. Inter- ment will be in Orange Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Mamie Lee Floyd “Mama Floyd” answered God’s summons and left this world of sin, sorrow and pain for God’s eternal home.
She was the second oldest daughter born to the late Roy and Rosevelt Allen on April 1, 1933, in Falmouth, FL (Suwannee County).
Mamie confessed Christ as her personal Savior at an early age at Peter’s Grove Baptist Church in Falmouth, FL. She moved to Tampa in 1951, and joined New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, under the leadership of the late Reverend John Willis. A woman after God’s heart and a bold soldier, Mamie was ac- tively and intricately in- volved in spreading the Good News of the Gospel.
Mamie gave her time, gifts and talents to the uplift- ing of God’s Kingdom through her service at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church and in the commu- nity. She was one of the founding members of the Senior Day Mission Min- istry.
Mamie was also a dedi- cated member of the Dea- coness Board, Adult Choir, Food Bank, Culinary and Membership Committees and a Sunday School teacher.
Additionally, Mamie con- tributed her expertise in the Youth Department for over 25 years.
Mamie never met a stranger, her helping hands became an extension of her heart and home, as she was always ready and willing to feed and help anyone in need. She always had a heart to serve and encouraged oth- ers to do the same.
Mamie attended classes at University of South Florida, Hillsborough Community College, Saint Petersburg College and Florida A&M University, and mastered the discipline of Early Childhood Development.
Mamie began her profes- sional career as a caregiver on July 17, 1952, at the Help- ing Hand Day Nursery and Kindergarten. She held the position of senior teacher for 43 years. During her tenure,
Mamie was awarded a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential in recogni- tion of her outstanding work with children. In October, 1995, she retired from Help- ing Hand Day Nursery and Kindergarten.
Mamie was united in holy matrimony to her high school sweetheart, Mr. Wes- ley C. Floyd, Sr. on Novem- ber 24, 1951. To this union one daughter, Patricia, and one son, Wesley, Jr., were born.
Mamie was preceded in death by: her parents; hus- band; and siblings, Johnnie Mae Abrams, Verdell Allen, Lee O. Allen, Roy Allen, Jr., Brown Allen and Earnest Allen.
Mamie leaves a legacy of love and cherished memories that will be forever embed- ded in the hearts of her fam- ily: two children, Patricia Sims (Earl), and Wesley Floyd, Jr.; five grandchil- dren, Kesha Sims, Earl Sims (Varona), Katrina Sims, Alexis Floyd and Joshua Floyd; four great grandchil- dren, Nyela, Kayla, Kiana and Ericka Sims of Miami, FL; sister, Ruth Bryant of Tampa; two brothers, Willie C. Allen of Tampa, and Eu- gene Allen (Carolyn) of New York; nieces, Deloris Cherry, Yolanda Smith (Steven), Chandra Major of Tampa, Sheila Bryant (Tyrone) of Maryland, Tia Allen of New York, and Teresa Williams (Patrick); nephews, Willie Cherry (Lisa), Earnest Cherry of Tampa, Stevie Bryant of North Carolina, Charles Allen of Washington, DC, Eugene Allen, Jr., Or- lando “Andre” Allen of New York, Thomas and Anthony Floyd of Live Oak, FL, and Michael Floyd (Alberta) of Jacksonville, FL; devoted cousins, Gladys Washington, Butha Trimble, and Lula Mitchell; special friends, Mary Douglass, Louise Brown, Ira Mae Ellison, and Robert and Charlotte Green; and a host of other devoted family, friends and an entire community.
Our lives have been richly blessed by Mamie Lee Floyd. We thank God for her life and the legacy she leaves.
The visitation will be held at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church on Friday, August 28, 2015, from 6-8 p. m. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p. m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
AIKENS FUNERAL HOME
MS. MARTHA CURTIS STRAUGHTER
A celebration of life and love service for Ms. Martha Curtis Straughter; who was escorted to her heavenly home on Saturday, August 22, 2015. The service will be held at Florida Mortuary Fu- neral & Cremation Services at2p.m.at4601N.Ne- braska Ave., Tampa, John Jerelds, pastor, officiating.
Ms. Martha Curtis Straugh- ter was preceded in death by: her parents, Mrs. Bernize Jones and Mr. Mozelle Curtis of Quitman, Georgia; brother, Eugene Curtis; and niece, Sumara Henry.
She retired from Wood- lands Nursing Home as a cer- tified nursing assistant. She continued to work in what she loved, being a private child- care provider.
She attended Blake High School, Tampa. She was a member of Evening Star Tab- ernacle Missionary Baptist Church. She loved cooking, sewing, and watching her grandchildren play. She was a very loving, nurturing mother, grandmother, friend and fam- ily member.
She leaves to cherish her memories: 4 children, Ms. Lisa L. Allison, Valerie Regina Lavender, Mr. Robert (Lashawnda) Allison, and Reginald Allison of Corpus, Texas; 6 grandchildren, Cameron Reeves of Tampa and Father Neville Steve Reeves of Montego Bay, Ja- maica, Reghan L. Allison, Jas- mine Stephens, Ashley Lavender, Edward Thomas, Ms. Grandma to Jonnie and Tyris Benniefield; brother, Louis Alvin (Cindy) Henry; 3 nieces, Juanita Straughter, Nicole Straughter and Rema Castillio; special niece, Angel (Ryan) Parks, and children, Rashard, Radasjah, Kamorah, Rhyan and Khyree; nephew, Maurice Johnson; and 2 de- voted goddaughters, Vickie (Jonnie) Benniefield, and Michelle Mosley and family.
She also leaves to cherish her memories: cousin, Dorothy Banks of Tampa; 14 special friends, Brenda (John) Broxton, Tiffany Peterson, Keith Timmons, Maurice Har- ris, Jimmie (Bettie) O’Hara, of Tampa, Jerome (Rose) Browne, Lula Benniefield, Phyllis Hunter, Lisa (Gary) Watson, Clarence (Rat) Howard, and Ray (Jackie) Haywood; neighbors of Woodland Terrace Commu- nity; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many close sorrowing friends.
The visitation will be held at Florida Mortuary Funeral & Cremation Services, 4601 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa, on Au- gust 29, 2015, from 1-2 p. m.
REVEREND DR. ROOSEVELT DELL, JR.
Reverend Dr. Roosevelt Dell, Jr. was called to his heavenly home on Sunday, August 23, 2015.
The homegoing celebra- tion will be held at 11 a. m., Saturday, August 29, 2015, at First United Methodist Church of Brandon, 121 N. Knights Avenue, Brandon, FL, with Reverend Ronald Hubbard, presiding. Inter- ment will follow at Garden of Memories Cemetery.
Reverend Dell was born in Starke, FL, to Rev. Roosevelt Dell, Sr. and Jettie Tyson Dell.
He was raised and edu- cated in Bradford County, receiving his primary and secondary education in the Schools of Bradford and Duval County. He later con- tinued his higher education and religious training at Bethune-Cookman College, (BCU), Gammon Theological Seminary, Morris Brown College, University of South Florida and Florida State University.
Reverend Dell was also a veteran who served honor- ably in the United States Army.
In recognition of his serv-
ice to the ministry and as a trustee, Reverend Roosevelt Dell was awarded an Hon- orary Doctor of Divinity De- gree at Bethune-Cookman College (BCU) in 1991.
He was a well-known edu- cator, with a love of minis- tering to young hearts and minds.
Rev. Dr. Roosevelt Dell, Jr. is predeceased by: his wife of 65 years, Doreatha; his parents; and his twin brother, Robert.
He leaves to celebrate his life: son, Kelvin (Zoy) Dell; daughters, Vera (Willie) Dennis, and Lowee (Elmer) Jones; 5 grandchildren, Kwai (Sharvine) Hill, Shani (Roderick) Williform, Tabari (Vanessa) Dennis, Shelby Dell, and Wyatt Dell; 3 great-grandchildren, Jared Hill, Kenedy Hill and Ashley Dennis; siblings, James Edward (Cecelia) Dell, Ruth (William) Hol- land, Flossie Epps, May Fletcher, Mary Ryans and Lillie (Carl) Strachan; broth- ers-in-law, Herman Kelly, Sr. and Seeber Kelly; special nephew, John Wesley Kelly; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and extended family in Christ.
In lieu of flowers, dona- tions can be made to one of his most cherished ministries: The Florida United Methodist Children Home, 51 Children Way, En- terprise, FL, 32725, phone: (386) 668-4774.
The remains will repose from 5-8 p. m., Friday, Au- gust 28, 2015, at Keeney United Methodist Church, 7736 Destin Drive Tampa, 33619, and the family will re- ceive friends from 7-8 p. m.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
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