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Funerals/Card Of Thanks/Memoriam WILSON
She leaves to cherish pre- cious memories of her with: 1 nephew, Norman Harris; cousins, Thomas Mention, Sharon Mention, Regina Men- tion, Rosa Lee Hermitt, all of Tampa, Susan Pate of Atlanta, GA, Steve Mention of Detroit, Michigan, Albert and Grace Men- tion of Jamaica, NY; godchil- dren, Gloria Sterrex, Derick Sterrex and Jordan Williams all of Tampa; and other relatives and friends.
Mrs. Tyler was a native of Tampa, Florida. She was edu- cated in the public schools of Hillsborough County and was also a graduate of Middleton Senior High School. Mrs. Virgin E. Tyler was joined in holy matri- mony to the late Thurman Tyler. Mother Tyler was a faithful and very active member of Mt. Sinai A. M. E. Zion Church where she accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age.
There will be a viewing on Friday, August 19, 2016, from 5- 8 p. m. at Wilson Funeral Home. Friends are asked to assemble at the funeral home at approxi- mately 11:45 a. m. Saturday.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MR. JAMES MCNEIL, SR.
A celebration of life service for Mr. James McNeil, Sr., who passed away on August 11, 2016 will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2016, 10 a. m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, with Minister Terry McNeil, offici- ating and Minister James Mc- Neil, eulogist. Interment will follow at Rest Haven Memo- rial Park Cemetery.
He was preceded in death by: his wife, Ola Mae McNeil; parents, Mary L. Torrey Mc- Neil and Hector McNeil; and daughter, Brenda Williams.
Mr. McNeil leaves to cher- ish memories of him with: 3 sons, Terry McNeil and wife, Carolyn, Eric McNeil and wife, Annissa and James McNeil and wife, Renee of Erie, Penn- sylvania; 3 daughters, Sarah Larry, Yvette Longstreet and Constance McNeil; a host of grandchildren, great grand- children, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Mr. James McNeil, Sr. was born on May 7, 1934 to the parentage of Mary L. Torrey McNeil and Hector McNeil in Red Springs, NC. He was edu- cated in the public schools of Red Springs, North Carolina. James was a former employee for the City of Tampa and he was also a Longshoreman prior to his retirement. He was a loving and kind person who enjoyed being around his family and friends.
There will be a viewing on Friday, August 19, 2016, at Wilson Funeral Home from 5 – 8 p. m., the family will re- ceive friends in the chapel from 6-7 p. m. Friends are asked to assemble at the fu- neral home on Saturday at ap- proximately 9:45 a. m. for the service.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
SISTER SUSANN GODWIN
Funeral service for Sister Su- sann Godwin, who answered the call of the Master on Sunday, Au- gust 14, 2016, at Whispering Oaks Health & Rehabilitation, will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2016, at St. Luke A. M. E. Church, 2709 N. 25th Street, Tampa, at 2 p. m. with Rev. Kirk R. Bogen, officiating. Interment will be held in Bethlehem Ceme- tery, Marianna, FL.
Sister Godwin was preceded in death by: her parents, Shead- rick Godwin and Cleasie Speight; stepmother, Eula Mae Godwin; stepsister, Ella Juanita Hunter; niece, Eula Lee Hunter; and nephew, Kevin Dexter Hunter.
She leaves to cherish pre- cious memories with: caring nieces, Ella Denise Hunter, Jacquelyn Yvonne (Rev. Kirk) Bogen; nephews, Sheadrick Willie Hunter, and Johnny Jerome Hunter, all of Tampa; de- voted cousins, Lilla Moore, Fan- nie Hall; and a host of nieces, nephews; special friends, Essie Talley, Gloria Troupe, Bernard Moye and Sadie; and other rela- tives and friends.
Ms. Susann Godwin was born in Marianna, Florida to the parentage of Sheadrick Godwin and Cleasie Speight on July 19, 1934. She graduated from Gibbs High School, Pensacola, Florida. She moved to Tampa shortly after graduating from high school and was a Tampa resident for over 50 years. Susann was a dutiful, long time member of St. Luke A. M. E. Church at the time of her death. She loved her church and served as an Usher. Susann also belonged to Eastern Star Lodge. Sister Godwin worked in many fields including a dietician and cook.
The remains will repose on Friday, August 19, 2016, at Wil- son Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, from 5 – 8 p. m. Friends are asked to assemble at the church on Saturday at ap- proximately 1:45 p. m. for the service.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MR. JERRY D. ROBINSON
Funeral service for Mr. Jerry D. Robinson, who passed away on August 6, 2016, will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at 2 p. m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, with Pastor Miriam Crawford, offici- ating.
Mr. Robinson was preceded in death by: his parents, Elaine Robinson Spivey and Jimmy Lee Spivey; grandmother, Alice Mae Bynes; grandfather, Willie Roberson; uncles, Johnnie Roberson and Anthony Lee Bynes; aunts, Lorraine Lovett, Elouise Bynes and Betty Mae Evans; niece, Dasani Robinson; nephew, Heven Withinn Robin- son.
Mr. Robinson leaves to cher- ish memories of him with: his children, Jerry Robinson, Jr., Jay Marquise Robinson, Jeri- anona Robinson, Dontarius Spigner, Quanee Gilghcrest and Jeremiah Jones; siblings, Terry Robinson and wife, Darnisha Hagin Robinson, Tameka Robin- son and finance, Ulysee Lee, Jimmy Lee Spivey Graham, Trina Robinson Tinsley (Darryl Myers) and Amanda Spivey; grand- mother, Corliss Bynum (Albert); aunts and uncles, Connie Knight (Michelle), Robin Jones (Lorenzo), Valerie Brown (Cur- tis), Barry Sneed, Ronald Bynes, Donald Bynes (Karen) and John Bynes; nieces and nephews, Christina Haggins, Jazmine Gilghrest, Ulysee Lee, Ulyjah Lee, Sharon Lee, Octavia Simpson, Maxine Thompson, Elaine Quigley, Chemiya Tinsley, Willie Tinsley, Highness Robinson, Wallace Brooks, Johnisha Ran- dall and John Randall, III; a host of cousins, including special cousin, Dontray Farrior; girl- friend, Ana Oliver; special friends including, Pastor Miriam Crawford, Ervin Moye, Bobby Sipp, Cleveland Tinsley, Erin Gilghcrest, Minnie G. McDonald and a host of other sorrowing rel- atives and friends.
Mr. Robinson was a lifelong native and resident of Tampa. He attended the public schools of Hillsborough County and was a Laborer with a local construction company.
There will be a viewing on Friday, August 19, 2016 at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, from 5 – 8 p. m. Friends are asked to assemble at the chapel on Saturday at ap- proximately 1:45 p. m. for the service.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MRS. VIRGIN E. TYLER
A home going celebration for Mrs. Virgin E. Tyler, who passed on Wednesday, August 10, 2016, will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at 12 noon at Wilson Fu- neral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, with Rev. Jimmy Cald- well, Pastor of Mt. Sinai A. M. E. Zion Church, officiating. Inter- ment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Tyler was preceded in death by: parents, Peter and Gussie Bailey; brother, Peter Bai- ley, Jr.; and sister, Hazel Harris.
Remembered In Our Hearts Always
LEILA SMITH WILLIAMS
Most recently, a professional colleague who had been under the tutelage of this educator received a high honor and promotion to a governmental position with statewide programming significance.
In celebrating her good news and heartfelt gratitude, she gave this colleague a beautiful DaySpring card which read, “With special Thanks what joy to know you had a part in filling someone else’s heart with the things that are a reflection of God’s goodness and His steadfast love... What you have done will be remembered in my heart al- ways!”
Written on the inside cover, were these heartfelt words, “...Thank you for being ‘...a doer’” of the Word; strong ad- vocate and wise counselor; reprimanding in love and in truth; and for showing us the way! I will always be grateful for the kindness and generosity you have shown me.” Rev- erently, a small beautiful wooden chest with a red velvet bag protected a rare and precious gift — a Christian cross made from white turquoise and Tibetan silver! Tears of joy flowed like rain with praises to God for the blessing — to
God be the glory!
This timely experience is God’s way of reminding us
h0w our Mama helped others along the way, because it is the right thing to do; followed God’s example and gave un- conditional love; and encouraged us to never give up in any situation. Mama gave all that she had out of love and no charge!
So, what you have done will be remembered in our hearts always! Echoing the sentiments of Ruth 2:12 (NIV), May the Lord repay you for what you have done. Well done! Well, goodnight Mama, we will see you in the morn- ing!
Lovingly, your children: Juanita, Leatricia, Earliest, Valretha, Maggie, Norma and Michelle; and your grand- children.
CARD OF THANKS
EMRIDGE STREETER
The family of Mrs. Emridge Streeter would like to express our ap- preciation for all the acts of kindness during the loss of our loved one.
Special thanks to Mt. Tabor M. B. Church, Rev. T. D. Leonard, Pas- tor, and Mt. Pleasant M. B. Church, Rev. C. T. Kirkland, Pastor.
From the Hodge, Murray, Streeter and Tolliver families.
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