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Funerals/Memoriam
WILSON
MS. SHERRY LATAVIA ANDREWS
Ms. Sherry Latavia Andrews of Tampa, Florida, answered the Master’s call on April 13, 2020.
Sherry was a 2002 graduate of King High School and a mem- ber of The Holy Ghost Church of God Purchased With His Blood. God looked around His garden and He found an empty place, He then looked down upon this earth and saw Sherry’s glowing face. He put His arms around her and lifted her to rest. For now, we know God’s garden must be beautiful for He only takes the BEST.
Sherry was preceded in death by: her great grand- mother, Everlen Wells; grand- parents, Gladys Vaught, Isaac Andrews, Sr. and Doretha An- drews; uncles, Leon Cribbs and James Brown; aunts, Edith Brown, Cynthia Jones, Betty Johnson and Valeria Johnson.
Sherry leaves to cherish pre- cious memories of her with: a loving son, Malik Torres; par- ents, Yvonne Andrews and Pre- siding Bishop Isaac Andrews (Doris); her siblings, Calvin Johnson, Joyce Melton (Michael), Pamela Andrews and Leon Chester (Carina); like a brother, Larry Jenkins; like a sister, Tiffany Brown; nephews, Michael, Jr., Ja’Vonte, Leon, Jr, Dexter, Brandon and Jayden; nieces, Myriah, Za’Nya, Jerrica, Candace, Kiara, Rayne and Au- gust; godson, Jay’ceon; god- daughter, Emoni; a host of family and friends who are too numerous to name.
A public visitation will be held Friday, April 24, 2020, from 3-8 p. m. in the chapel of Wilson’s Funeral Home. Due to the CDC and COVID-19 guide- lines, services will be private and a public memorial will be announced at a later date.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MRS. REDESSA JACKSON GARLAND
A Private Celebration of Life Service will be held for Mrs. Re- dessa Jackson Garland who went home on April 18, 2020 to be with her Savior.
Mrs. Redessa Garland was born on September 28, 1945 in Daytona Beach, Florida to the parentage of Benny Leroy Jack- son and Christine Bevins Jack- son. Ms. Jackson later relocated to Tampa, Florida, where she was educated in the public schools of Hillsborough County and was a graduate of Middleton High School.
Mrs. Redessa Garland was a former insurance agent for At- lanta Life Insurance Company. Ms. Garland was also an em- ployee with Honeywell Manage- ment Company, where she retired as a Manager.
Mrs. Redessa Garland was preceded in death by: her par- ents, Benny Leroy Jackson and Christine Bevins Jackson; broth- ers, Willie Jackson, Bennie Jack- son, Jr. and sister, Oretha Chapman.
Redessa leaves to cherish precious memories of her with: children, Nate Garland, Teresa (Allen) Johnson, Darryl (Alicia) Garland, Keith Garland, Redena (Naleqwinn)Williams;17grand- children; 6 great grandchildren; brother, Robert Jackson; sisters, Juanita Jackson and friend, Shedrick Ray, Valerie Jackson; brothers-in-law, Joe Chapman, Bobby Lee (Almitia) Garland; sisters-in-law, Margaruite Gar- land, Ruby (Lee) Harrison, Sara Garland and friend, Samuel Wil- son, and Lois Garland and other relatives and friends.
There will be a viewing on Friday, April 24, 2020 at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida from 3-8 p.m.
In lieu of the current restric- tions from the CDC, we are ask- ing that you use the visitation as an opportunity to pay your final respects. For your convenience and safety, we have extended our visitation hours.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MS. LINDA DIXON
A Private Homegoing Celebra- tion will be held for Ms. Linda Dixon who departed this earthly life on April 16, 2020 of natural causes.
Ms. Linda Dixon was born on March 10, 1955 to the parentage of Mr. Raben Dixon and Mrs. Martha Washington Dixon in Tampa, Florida.
Linda attended local schools in Tampa, Florida. After moving back from Atlantic City, NJ, she gave birth to three sons, William Dixon, Paul Dixon, and John Dixon. Linda attended Allen Tem- ple AME Church loved to spend time fishing, cooking and helping others.
Ms. Dixon is preceded in death by: both her parents, Raben Dixon and Martha Washington Dixon; two sisters, Patricia Thompson and Sylvia Nash; three brothers, Donald Dixon, Roland Dixon, and Kenny Dixon; mater- nal grandmother, Ana Washing- ton; grandfather, Louis Washington; aunts, Georgia Mae Dixon-Hunt, Hellen McKinney, Frances Dixon Jones; uncle, Julien Dixon; and niece, Shelia Green.
She leaves to cherish her memories with: three loving sons, William Dixon, Paul (Mozella) Dixon and John Dixon; grand- children, John A. Dixon, Jr., Pedro Dixon, Natasha L. Dixon, Lindasia S. Odum, Luchandler D. Dixon; five sisters, Betty Green, Gloria (Reginald) Felton, Doris (Nathaniel) Fisher, Carolyn Dixon, and Gwendolyn Dixon; twelve nieces, Debbie Green, Kimberly Green, Tamika Mathus, Akiesha Hemmingway (hus- band), Lisa (Tony) Parks, Sabrina Malphus, Normetha Malphus, Cliffetta Wilder, Diana Wilder, Theresa (Tyrone) Dixon, Victoria McDonald, and Shirley McDon- ald; twelve nephews, James Green (wife), Henry E. Green, III, Gregory Green (wife), Renardo Nash, Consuelo Figueroa, Nathaniel Fisher, Jr., Anthony (Cherica) Fisher, Tyrone (Tammi) Fisher, David Fisher, Lawrence Malphus, Jr., Daryl Dixon (wife), Jeremiah Dixon; aunt, Catheryn Dixon Jones, as well as a host of great nieces, nephews, cousins, extended fam- ily and friends.
There will be a viewing on Fri- day, April 24, 2020 at Wilson Fu- neral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida, from 3 – 8 p. m.
In lieu of the current restric- tions from the CDC, we are asking that you use the visitation as an opportunity to pay your final re- spects. For your convenience and safety, we have extended our visi- tation hours.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MR. JULIAN S. JACKSON, SR. (‘MBA’)
A Private Celebration of Life Service will be held for Mr. Julian S. Jackson, Sr., “MBA,” who on Thursday April 16, 2020, was called to eternal peace.
Julian, a loving father and de- voted husband, was born in Tampa, Florida on July 25, 1983 and resided here all his life. A small business owner and an edu- cator in Hillsborough County, Ju- lian also graduated with an MBA in Finance and Marketing. He will be remembered as someone who was kind and always willing to lend a helping hand. Those who knew him often admired his will to fight and never give up no mat- ter the obstacle.
Julian is survived by: his beloved wife, Sherly Jackson; his only son, Julian Jackson, Jr.; his parents, Douglas and Effie Bate- man; his biological father, David and stepmom, Joyce Jackson; his brother, David Jackson (Tan- isha); two sisters, Jewel and Nikita Bateman; niece, Kennedy Jackson; nephew, Kanaiveon Brooks; grandparents, Lillian Jackson, Lillie Mills, George Streets, Sr. and Evelyn Streets; fa- vorite uncle, George Streets, Jr. (Veronica), closest cousin, George A. Streets; a host of in-laws, cousins, aunts, uncles and friends.
There will be a viewing on Fri- day, April 24, 2020, from 3 – 8 p. m., at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street Tampa, Florida.
In lieu of the current restric- tions from the CDC, we are asking that you use the visitation as an opportunity to pay your final re- spects. For your convenience and safety, we have extended our visi- tation hours.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MRS. MARGARET A. MITCHELL
A Private Celebration of Life Service will be held for Mrs. Margaret M. Mitchell of Valrico, Florida. She received her Angel Wings on April 16, 2020.
She was born in Harlem, N. Y., on May 4, 1935 to the parent- age of Catalino and Dorothy Dien. Margaret lived in Queens, N. Y., and Roosevelt, Long Is- land before moving to Florida in 1982.
She was predeceasd by: her husband, John Mitchell; par- ents, Dorothy and Catalino Dien and grandson, Brandon Cahee.
Margaret is lovingly remem- bered by: children, Deborah (Ty- rone) Christopher of Buffalo, N. Y., Karen Mitchell of East Elmhurst, N. Y. and John (Ali- cia) Mitchell of Valrico, Florida; grandchildren, Lauren Cahee, Danielle (Bruce) Marigny, Do- minique (Derrick) Nelson, John Michael (Rebeca) Mitchell, Jor- dan Mitchell and Tyrone Christopher, III; great grand- children, Nijon, Beau, Brielle, Dreux, Avery, Ian, Peyton, Deb- orah Marie and Kori and other relatives and friends.
There will be a visitation on Thursday, April 23, 2020, from 3-8 p. m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida 33605. Condo- lences to the family may be of- fered online at wilson@wilson- funeralhome.com.
In lieu of the current restric- tions from the CDC, we are ask- ing that you use the visitation as an opportunity to pay your final respect. For your convenience and safety, we have extended our visitation hours.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
DOROTHY ELIZABETH (CHAMBERS) HURST May You Rest In Peace
Your child: Margie P. (Hurst) Garcia; grandchil- dren, William H. Johnson, Cara T. Johnson, Joyce L. (Johnson) Williams, Yolanda (Johnson) Canty, James L. Garcia, and Lynnette E. Gar- cia; great grandchildren, Felix Johnson, Felecia Johnson, Christopher Johnson, Monica Johnson, Alexis Pugh, Ciara Williams, Taylor Williams, Dmyane (JD) Garcia, Keyvon Lane, and Conrad Garcia- Warren; great, great grand- children, Joy Richards, Jamyla Johnson, Cortland Wyatt, Grant Wyatt, Jaylan Johnson, and India Ricks.
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