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Funerals/Memoriams
WILSON
MS. MARY LEE ROBINSON
A wake service will be held Friday, December 15, from 6 – 7 p. m. at the Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, FL, for Ms. Mary Lee Robinson, who passed away on Saturday, December 9th. She will be laid to rest in her home- town of Beaufort, S. C.
Mary Lee Robinson, was born January 27, 1931, to Robert Jenkins and Bertha Black-Jenkins in Beaufort, S. C., and attended the public schools in Beaufort, S. C. At an early age she moved to Lake Placid, FL, later she moved to Tampa and met William Robinson. She worked in the public school sys- tem and as a domestic worker.
Mary was preceded in death by: her parents, Robert and Bertha Jenkins; sister, Ethel Jenkins.
Those left to cherish her memories are: her longtime companion, William Robinson; her children, Sylvester Jenkins (Elaine), Virginia Jenkins (Jack), Leroy Robinson (Betty), Jannie Smith (Shelton), Calvin Robinson, James Robinson (Marian); siblings, Herbert Jenkins (Virginia) of Roselle, NJ, Abraham Jenkins (Bertha) Jenkins, S. C., Othea Daise of Newark, NJ; grandchildren, Erick, Jamaal, Dwayne, Rovan- nia, Shawn, Honey, Untray, Fredericka, Katrina, Adrian, Calisha, Sierra, Latasha, Quincy; a host of great-grand- children and 1 great-great- grandchild; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and special friends.
A visitation will be held Fri- day, 5 –8 p. m. at the Wilson Fu- neral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, FL.
WOODY’S
MRS. HELEN LOUISE RIVERS
The Funeral Service for Mrs. Helen Louise Rivers, who died on Thursday, De- cember 7, 2017, will be Satur- day, December 16, 2017, 11 a. m.attheNewHopeM.B. Church, 3005 E. Ellicott Ave., Pastor Larry J Mouton, Jr., officiating.
Mrs. Helen Rivers spent most of her life between Tampa, FL and Cuthbert, GA, as a faithful mother and grandmother. She graduated from Blake High School, for- merly Don Thompson High School. Helen was the last Miss Don Thompson, class of 1956, prior to the school changing its name. She also attended Hillsborough Com- munity College, completing child care training. She worked as a nursing assistant at the James A. Haley Veter- ans Hospital, but devoted her life to her children and family.
Helen leaves to cherish her memory: a loving sister, Daiezell Harris; five incredi- ble children, Pamela Rivers, Theresa Rivers, Kadani Rivers, Gary Rivers and wife, Towanda, Steven Rivers and wife, Sonya; sixteen grand- children, Rekesia Williams and husband, Hilton, Ahmad Young, Terah Young, Velincia Rivers, Olaywhjuan Maurice Rivers and wife, Andrea, Aszur Rivers, Chaz Rivers, Rachel Thomas, Bekida Shea Lee, Johnathen Lee, Joe Cecil Williams, III, Dominique Kelsie and husband, Marino, Vizcaya Rucker and husband Johnnie, Josiah Rivers, Esrom Rivers and wife, Ash- ley, Ariel Rivers and Ashley Rivers; three great-great grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by: her mother, Daisy Bell Dukes; her father, Nathan Dukes; beloved husband, Vel- gamon Rivers; and son, Velga- mon Rivers, Jr.
A service of Woody’s Fu- neral Home, Clearwater.
FAMILY NOTICE
MR. JOHN EDWARD LAWSON, SR.
A Memorial Service for Mr. John Edward Lawson, Sr., a resident of Tampa for 26 years, who passed away, Tuesday, De- cember 5, 2017, will be held Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 1 p. m. at Bible-Based Fellow- ship Church, 4811 Ehrlich Road, Tampa, FL, Rev. An- thony C. White, pastor, offici- ating.
John was born July 28, 1950, fourth of six children, in Iaeger, West Virginia, to the late James and Virginia Law- son. Growing up, John at- tended the public schools of Columbus, Ohio, graduating from South High School, 1968. He matriculated to Ohio Wes- leyan University, graduating 1975, subsequently completing FAA Air Traffic Control Acad- emy in 1978. During his career as an Air Traffic Controller, John worked air traffic in Muncie, Indiana, Columbus, Ohio, San Juan, Puerto Rico CERAP and Tampa, Florida.
As a child, John attended Pilgrim Baptist Church in Columbus, OH. He later be- came a member of Bible-Based Fellowship Church. Before his failing health, he was a mem- ber of the Men’s Usher Board, Couples Ministry and SAGE Ministry.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, James and Vir- ginia Lawson; brother, James Lawson; sister, Betty Burns; brother, Jimmy Lawson and daughter, Oriaku Imani Law- son.
He leaves to cherish pre- cious memories: a loving wife of 47 years, Valerie; sons, John II and James (Francine); daughter, Jasmine; grandchil- dren, Jocelyn and James, Jr.; Malikah Hart; special niece, Ramon Lawson; special nephew, Dawud Chevers (god- son); godson, Johnny Young; sister, Devora (Joe) Cum- mings; brother, Ricky; faithful friend, Mike Traughtman and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
BIRTHDAY MEMORIAM HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY WIFE
CAROLYN MOORE VALDEZ
Anticipation heightens as your birthday nears... A help- less heart, still broken with a billion, unborn tears.
Memories flood my aching heart like the rush of waves to shore... Overflowing into tears ‘til I can’t take anymore. Thoughts of what should have been filled with sorrow and regret... For, there was no goodbye when you left and
still hasn’t been one yet.
I miss you and I love you with all my heart and soul...
Happy Birthday in heaven to the one who made me whole. I miss you so very, very much! “Forever my love,” your
husband, Raymond.
IN LOVING MEMORY OF JERMAINE A. REEVES, JR.
On December 18, 1999, you were born.
God gave us thirteen years of such an adventurous, fun, and loving young man. Even though you are not here in the flesh, your spirit continues to live within all of us.
As a family we have decided to celebrate your day as a holiday now and forever. We as the family will celebrate Maine Maine Day as we know you would want us to.
You are truly missed and you will never ever be forgot- ten. We love you always and forever!
Happy Maine Maine Day!! Love, the family.
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