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WILSON
MRS. VERONICA LOUISE DEVLIN BATTLES
Funeral Services for Mrs. Veronica Louise Devlin Battles, who transitioned from this life on Sunday, January 14, 2018, will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at 2 p. m. at Center For Man- ifestation, 3102 E. Lake Avenue, Tampa, Florida, Apostle Mark T. Jones, Sr. Pastor, with Pastor Rodney Williams, officiating. In- terment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
She was preceded in death by: her mother, Mary Lee Philon; stepfather, Leroy “Shorty” Philon; grandmother, Ethel Dou- glas; grandfather, Richard Farmer; brothers, Richard Farmer, James “Skeeter” Edward Devlin; and aunt, Eula Mae Ben- nett.
Mrs. Battles leaves to cherish memories of her with: husband, Kevin A. Battles; 2 daughters, Vorinthia Baker and Grenaish Baker; 7 grandchildren, Adari- onna Norton, Harvellio Buie, Jr., Emarionna Richardson, Barry Liggens, III, Londyn Devine, Lau- ryn Devine and Nik’Kiah Seay; fa- ther, Fred Lover Devlin; 7 sisters, Renee Devlin, Sonya Devlin, Pa- tricia Devlin, Cheryl Brazzle (Thurman), Debra Devlin, Nasiya Roberts and Patrice Camara (Mustapha); 7 brothers, Tyrone Devlin (Nicole), Kendrick Devlin (Sakeena), Roberto Devlin, Cedric Allen, Fred Devlin, Jr., Joseph Devlin and Dustin Roberts; 4 aunts, Mae Francis Stacy, Betty Irvin, Irene Farmer (Eddie) and Dorothy Gant; 2 un- cles, Larry Douglas (Patricia) and Leroy Douglas; a host of nieces and nephews; cousins, Betty and Anndra Martin (Grenaish’s god parents); friend, Sharon Worlds (Vorinthia’s godmother); best friend, Natalie C. and a host of other relatives and friends.
Mrs. Veronica Louise Devlin Battles was born on July 5, 1967 in St. Augustine, Florida, to the parentage of Fred Lover Devlin and Mary Lee Philon. Mrs. Battles moved to Tampa, Florida as an adolescent and was educated at Robinson High School. She was a dedicated employee for 26 years in the Environmental Services field. Mrs. Battles was united in holy matrimony on June 8, 2015 to Kevin A. Battles. Veronica was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother. She was deeply loved by family, friends and everyone who knew her.
There will be a viewing on Fri- day, January 26, 2018 from 5 – 8 p. m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street Tampa, Florida.
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
MRS. EMMA JEAN THOMAS PATTERSON
Mrs. Emma Jean Thomas Patterson, age 74, of Tampa, Florida, passed away on Thurs- day, January 18, 2018.
Honoring her life’s legacy, a Homegoing Service will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at 11 a. m. at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 3005 East Elli- cott Street, Tampa, FL, 33610, with Reverend Larry J. Mouton, Jr., officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
She was preceded in death by: her son, Deputy David Lam- ont Patterson; daughter, Gwen Dell Patterson; parents, John and Mattie Mae Thomas; broth- ers, Ellie Lee Thomas, George Thomas, A. C. Thomas, Willie D. Thomas, Clifford Thomas and John Arthur Thomas; sisters, Viola Thomas, Dinah Thomas, Johnnie B. Gardner, Annie Thomas-Seay, Thelma Robinson, Madgerlene Snipes and Mattie Ellen Thomas-Smith; parents-in- law, AJ, Sr. and Charity Patter- son; brother-in-law, Willie Patterson.
Mrs. Patterson leaves to cherish precious memories with: her loving and devoted husband of 57 years, David Patterson; children, Janice Maria Patterson and companion, Gary; Bobby Rena Foxworth (Darryl), Car- olyn Yvonne Johnson (Kenneth, Sr.), Deloris Annette Wilder (James, Sr.), Lakewood, NJ, Timothy Ronald Patterson (Jen- nifer), Las Vegas, NV and Alisa Denise Nelson (Terrance); grandchildren, Major Karl A. Davis, Jr. (Janie), Killeen, TX, Kenneth N. Johnson, Jr., Ronnie P. Clark, Jr. (Anedith), Albany, GA, Latisha Alamo (Emmanuel), Orlando, FL, Porsche’ J. Robbins (Justin), Latoya D. Clark, Al- bany, GA, Andre’ Cleamons (Whitney), Andree’ M. Jones, Keon Fulks (Brianna), Khaieka Joyner, Courtney N. Patterson, Jordan Williams, Corey Williams, James A. Wilder, Lakewood, NJ, Ciara N. Cooper, Khaiisa Joyner, Las Vegas, NV, Chantel M. Patterson, Layla S. Patterson, Ariela G. Patterson; great-grandchildren, Adrian and Alexis Mundy, Killeen, TX, Andre’ Jr., Tauren and Madison Clemans, Dahleya, Brodi, Avi and Khaiiko Fulks, Odin and Owen Clark, Albany, GA; great- great grandchildren, Jaden and Marcus Alamo, Orlando, FL and Jamyson Mundy, Killeen, TX; beloved brothers, Earnest Clyde Thomas (Willa) and Johnny Will Thomas, both of Sylvester, GA; daughter-in-law, Blanca Marily Patterson; sisters-in-law, Cora B. Hughes (Samuel), Gainesville, FL, Ellamae Holland (Saul), Wappingers Falls, NY, Betty Seay (Mathis), Albany, GA; brothers-in-law, AJ Paterson, Jr., Poughkeepsie, NY and James Patterson (Corine), Val- dosta, GA; godchildren, Irvin
Singletery, Spencer and Kevin Bennett, Keith, Sherry and Shannon Waters, Perry Mathis, Jr., Danny Evans, Sabrina and Marion Billups, Tangela Troupe- Marchman, Robbie Smith, Alexis Holman and a host of other sorrowing family and friends.
Mrs. Emma Jean Thomas Patterson was born on June 26, 1943 to the parentage of John and Mattie Mae Thomas in Sylvester, Georgia. Emma Jean Thomas met and dated the very handsome Mr. David Patterson. They were united in God’s Holy Matrimony on April 23, 1960 in Sylvester, Georgia. The newly- weds relocated to Jacksonville, Florida for a brief period. A new job offer landed the Pattersons in the up and coming city of Tampa, Florida.
They wanted a loving Chris- tian home so David and Emma Jean Patterson joined New Salem M. B. Church in Hyde Park. Soon after, the family ex- panded to eight children, six daughters and two sons. Emma Jean wanted to instill the Lord Jesus Christ into her children at a young age. For many years, Emma Jean Patterson was a faithful servant, singing in the choir, teaching home Bible study with the family that soon started to include a lot of the neighbor- hood children as well. The Pat- tersons later moved their membership to New Hope M. B. Church. Over the years Emma Jean’s health gradually started to decline. The Lord later called her home on January 18, 2018.
Visitation will be held on Fri- day, January 26, 2018 at New Hope M. B. Church from 5-7 p. m. with the family receiving friends from 6-7 p. m.
Friends are asked to assem- ble at the church at approxi- mately 10:45 a. m. on Saturday for the service.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
JACKSON FUNERAL HOME
MR. THESOLONIA ‘SUNNY’ BAKER
Funeral Services for Mr. Thesolonia “Sunny” Baker, brother of Alvin Baker and Betty Jones, will be held Saturday, January 27, 2018, at Mount Zion A. M. E. Church, 256 South Orange Ave., Arca- dia, Florida 34266. Viewing 9-11 a. m., Service at 11 a. m., Interment Oak Ridge Cemetery, Arcadia, Florida – 34266.
Arrangements by Jackson Funeral Home.
BIRTHDAY MEMORIAM
LATERICA HAMILTON
Happy 23rd birthday to our beloved Later- ica.....As you celebrate among the Angels on your birthday high above....please know we miss you very much and send you all of our love.
Happy Birthday, love you always! Jay’ceon and your family.
CARD OF THANKS
MR. RICHARD MOULTRIE, JR.
The family of Mr. Richard Moultrie, Jr. would like to thank Har- mon Funeral Home, LifePath Hospice, Greater Mount Moriah PB Church, family and friends for the love and support shown to us during the passing of our dear loved one.
May God bless you all.
BIRTHDAY MEMORIAM
MARY FRANCIS STEADMAN
Happy Birthday Mary Francis Steadman! “We miss you and we love you.”
~Your Family.
IN MEMORIAM
ARCHELLE BROWN 4/22/1984 - 01/25/2014
I thought of you with love today but, that’s noth- ing new. I thought of you yesterday and days before, too.
I think of you in silence. I often speak your name. All I have is memories and pictures in frames.
Your memory is my keepsake with which I will never part. God has you in his keeping, I have you in my heart.
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