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atives and friends.
The remains will repose and
the family will receive friends on Friday, February 28, from 5:30 to 7:30 p. m. at New Hope M. B. Church, 3005 E. Ellicott Street.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
MOTHER IRENE ANDREWS WEST
Mother Irene Andrews West of Temple Terrace, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020. A Celebration of Life service will be conducted Saturday, Febru- ary29that2p.m.atSt.JohnPro- gressive Missionary Baptist Church, 2504 Chipco St., with Pastor John Lang, officiating and Elder Timothy J. Kemp, eu- logist. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park.
Mother Irene Andrews West was born in Beatrice, AL on Au- gust 22, 1934. She was married to Samuel West and they were blessed with 8 children, 4 boys and 4 girls. They shared joys and sorrows for 61 years. She was a faithful member and Mother of the church at Peace Progressive initially under the leadership of Elder Joseph Jefferson, as well as Elder Benjamin Adams, Elder Willie Gibson and presently Elder Timothy J. Kemp.
Mother West was a loving and caring person, devoted wife, mother and friend and always had a smile to share.
She was preceded in death by: her mother, Mrs. Nannie An- drews; father, Mr. and Mrs. Ho- race (Callie) Andrews; son, Ulysses “C” West; in-laws, Mr. and Mrs. Ed (Hattie) West; adopted mother, Willie Bea Jackson; brothers, Frankie, Ken- neth and Felix Andrews; and sis-
MS. OBDULIA (‘NICOLE’) HENDERSON
Homegoing Celebration for Ms. Obdulia “Nicole” Henderson will be held on Friday, February 28, 2020, at 11 a. m. at Wilson Fu- neral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida, with Elder Ger- ald E. Green, Sr., officiating. In- terment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Avenue, Tampa, Florida.
Obdulia “Nicole” Henderson was born on October 10, 1972, in Tampa, Florida. Nicole departed this earthly life on Sunday, Febru- ary 16, 2020. She was born to Linda L. Willams and Percy Hen- derson. She worked as a CNA until she became disabled. When you saw Nicole she always had a smile on her face and had a sense of humor. She was well liked, en- joyed being around people, loved music, going out to eat and spend- ing time with family and friends. She will be missed. Nicole gradu- ated from Hillsborough High School in 1990.
Ms. Henderson was preceded in death by: her father, Percy Hen- derson; grandmother, Obdulia Sastre Williams; grandfather, Clarence J. Williams, Sr.; great- grandfather, Louis Sastre; great- grandmother, Lucia Mendoza; uncle, Joseph M. Williams; and cousin, Yashmeca Hudson.
She leaves to cherish loving memories with: daughter, Tiara L. Henderson; grandchildren, Tyre and Tonio Williams; mother, Linda L. Williams; grandmothers, Evelyn Chester Henderson and Mary Oferi; uncles, Clarence J. Williams, Jr. (Beatrice), Anthony R. Williams, Sr. (Alice); god- mother, Rosa Simpkins; family members, Ladarious Hudson, Apolonia Mendoza, Lamatine Mitchell, James Cole, (Jawan), Chanda Williams and family, Patrice Jones and family, Glynis Jones and family, Curtis Pugh and family, Dolores Wilkins, Alicia Cato, Robbin Nelson, Alicia Williams, Candis Jones (Jacquez), Angel Poole, Anthony Williams, Jr., Maxwell and Adjoa Asubon- teng and family, Vivian Owusu Sacker (Edward) and family, the Aygemang family, Rachael Hud- son and family; friends, Rick White, Berry Mason, Althea Wal- lace and family, Tasha Carnegie Francis and family, Patricia Mincey, Pamela Burston and fam- ily, Thelma Williams, Ann R. Sparks, Desiiree Jackson and fam- ily, Helen Young, JoAnn Parker and family, Robert Thomas, Laide Fasola and family, Annie R. Miller and family, Savitree Terbenie and family, Skyra Young and family, Gwen Mitchell, Morvie Burgess and family, Marcia Earl and fam- ily, Nicole Long Campbell and family; a host of cousins and friends.
ter-in-law, Mary Benton- An- drews; adopted brother, Eugene Jackson, Sr.; brother-in-law, Mack West; sisters-in-law, Lottie Thigpen and Laura Parker; niece, Wanda Faye Lemons; nephew, Robert Lang; and grandson, Tyrie Gunn.
She leaves to cherish her most precious memories: a de- voted and loving husband, Samuel Lee West; seven chil- dren, Barbara (Curtis) Shazer, Darrell (Talisa) West, Voncille Richardson, Nannett West, Michael (Terri) West, Tawanna West, and Addarryl West; adopted children, Johnnie Jack- son, Sr., Kenneth Pattersaul and Rudine Givens; twenty-one grandchildren, Nakeesha, Nigel, Timothy, Aisha, Ashley, Latoya, Kassavia, Lanika, Michael, Jr., CJ, Robert, Milaysha, Aderrika, Indya, Addaryl Jr., Curtnitra, Curtegra (Jorenski), Teyaqua, Tkechi, Kim and Oscar; great- grandchildren, Elija, Emari, Elias, Jayden, Josiah, Kaniyah, Jeremiah, Nigel, Jr., Zaniyah, Nyonnah, Nadiyah, Keiton, Jor- dan, Cameron, Kianna, Arianna, Jayden, Jordan, Ayden, Kai‘ssady, Nae’Yonni, Jorenski, Jr., Aubrey, Ricky, ZaQion, and Zikeytrice; great-great-grand- daughter, Faith; sisters, Murlean, Joyce and Ann An- drews; brothers, Jerry Andrews and Terry (Tequila) Andrews; a host of nieces and nephews, Cato, Lang, Williams, Lemons, Stitts, Andrews, Thigpen, and the Butlers families; cousins, Taylor and Stallworth; special friends of the family, Annie Ad- kins and family, LeeAnn Dell and family, Jones Family, Zellwanna White and family, Patricia and William Durham, Talisa Jordan, Davis and Lockett family, Mother Emmanuel, Barbara Simmons and family, Marilyn Williams and family, Ms. Gloria “Glo” Fowler and Retha “Lil Bit” Jefferson, Beleria Floyd and Joann and Curtis Marshall, Crys- tal Walker, Family pet - Roxie West; her personal prayer war- rior, Mr. Joel Washington; Antwan Brown and Central Park Village, and the Peace Progres- sive Church family. The remains will repose after 5 p. m. Friday, February 28 at Ray Williams Fu- neral Home, 301 N. Howard Av- enue.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
WILSON
MS. THATYANA LAVONNA JESTER GARVIN
Homegoing Celebration for Ms. Thatyana Lavonna Jester- Garvin, who passed on February 15, 2020, will be held on Satur- day, February 29, 2020, at 11 a. m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida 33605 with Pastor Robert Douglas of Restoring The Remnant Ministries, officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Ceme- tery, 4615 E. Hanna Avenue, Tampa, Florida.
Ms. Thatyana LaVonna Jester- Garvin was born on October 31, 1973 in Tampa, Florida to Ms. Helen Jester. Ms. Garvin was educated in the public schools of Hillsborough County. She was a resident of Riverview, Florida and was an employee with Pro- gressive Casualty Insurance Company as a Senior Processing Specialist. Simple things such as butterflies and ’80s music al- ways made her smile,
Ms. Garvin is survived by: two loving and devoted daughters, Kiara L. Garvin and Kaylee G. Garvin, as well as a host of lov- ing family and friends.
There will be a viewing on Sat- urday, morning from 10 – 11 a. m., at the funeral home.
Friends are asked to assem- ble for the service at approxi- mately 10:45 a. m.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MR. JAMES FINLAYSON, JR.
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. James Finlayson, Jr. of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2020, will be held on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 2 p. m., at New Bethel Progressive Mis- sionary Baptist Church, 2914 E. North Bay Street, Tampa, Florida, with Pastor Reginal T. Webb, officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memo- rial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Avenue, Tampa, Florida, with Military Honors conducted by the U. S. Army Honor Guards.
Mr. James Finlayson, Jr. was born on March 11, 1926 in Lamont, Florida to the parent- age of James and Rosebud Fin- layson.
After serving in the United States Army, he was employed with Olmond Road Pavement as a Supervisor for 35 years prior to his retirement.
Mr. James was united in holy matrimony to Mary Jane Finlayson for 64 years. He en- joyed fishing and taking care of his family.
Mr. Finlayson was preceded in death by: his 2 daughters, Mary Hitchman and Stella Fin- layson; parents, James and Rosebud Finlayson; 3 brothers and 7 sisters.
Mr. James Finlayson, Jr. leaves to cherish memories of him with: his loving and devoted wife, Mary Jane Finlayson; 1 daughter, Ondria Finlayson (Shawn); 2 grandsons, David McCalister (Valerie) and Samuel Childs, III; 3 granddaughters, Calvinia Scott, English Maxwell (Sean) and Soraya Lloyd (Craig); a host of great grand- children, nieces and nephews; 2 brothers-in-law, David Andrews (Emma) and Arthur Andrews; a host of other relatives, friends and church family.
There will be a visitation on Friday February 28, 2020, at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida, from 5 – 8 p. m.
Friends are asked to assemble at the church on Satur- day at approximately 1:45 p. m.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
IN MEMORIAM
MRS. DIANN
MELTON January 4, 2007
Oh, how we miss you. We all look forward to the day when we will all meet again, that great morning.
We love you, your sons, Richard Wilson, and Maurice Perkins; mother, Mrs. Curlie Williams; your sisters, broth- ers, and grandchildren.
MAUDE BATTLE ROYAL
April 7, 1927 --- February 18, 2017t
LIONEL HERBERT OUTTEN
December 13, 1954 --- February 25, 2001
IN MEMORIAM
Your death left a heartache no one can heal. Your love has left so many memories no one can steal. The loss of you is unmeasur- able, but so is the love left behind.
I am forever blessed that God connected us. Christine.
There will be a viewing on Fri- day from 9 – 11 a. m. (2 hrs. prior to the funeral) at the funeral home.
Friends are asked to assemble at the funeral home on Friday at approximately 10:45 a. m. for the
service.“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
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