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Funerals/Memoriams/Card Of Thanks
CHESTNUT
MRS. LENORA WELCH JONES
Mrs. Lenora Welch Jones passed away Friday, April 15, 2022, at her home. A native of Alachua, FL, she moved to Tampa over sixty years ago. She was a member of Divine Favor Community Church, where she served on the Mother’s Board and the Hospitality Committee.
Her memory will live on in the hearts of: her children, Aquan Young, (Derrick), Terelle Jones, (Jodi), both of Tampa, FL; siblings: Rev. Charles Welch, Sr. (Retha), Lacrosse, FL, Aline Mitchell, Tampa, FL; 16 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, numerous other relatives.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Jones will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at New St. Mary’s Baptist Church, Alachua, FL, with the pastor, Rev. Dan McNish, officiating. Interment will follow in Damas- cus Cemetery, under the care of Chestnut Funeral Home, 18 N.W. 8th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601.
GONZALEZ
MOTHER BOBBIE JEAN WILSON
Mother Bobbie Jean Wilson, 87, passed away on April 14, 2022, at her home in Tampa, FL. Born in Frostproof, FL, she moved to Bradenton, FL before relocating to Tampa in 2000. She was a member of The High- way Church of the Apostle Faith.
Mother Bobbie Jean Wilson was preceded in death by her parents, Richard L. Spearman and Lydia Spearman and eight sisters; Doris Laws, Eleanor Scott, Iris Amos, Loubertha Ellis, Mary Braswell, Mazie Sampson, Sarah Mays and Vir- ginia Moore.
She is survived by: her daughters, Mazie S. Blue and Williette Johnson; seven grand- children, 11 great-grandchil- dren, and 10 great-great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will take place on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at 10AM at Rest Haven Memorial Park in Tampa, FL.
Arrangements entrusted to Gonzalez Funeral Home.
INTEGRITY
MRS. RHUDINE B. MCGHEE
The Celebration of Life in Loving Memory of Mrs. Rhudine B. McGhee will be held Satur- day, April 23, 2022, at Northside Missionary Baptist Church, 5706 N. 40th Street, Tampa, Rev. Ricardo Robinson, Pastor. In- terment will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Park Ceme- tery.
Rhudine B. McGhee was born from the union of Mr. Wal- ter Glover, Sr., Tampa, and Ms. Dorothy Bivens, in Tampa, Florida, on May 5, 1940.
Mrs. Rhudine B. McGhee was educated in Hillsborough County School System and grad- uated from Middleton High School.
Rhudine was a devoted em- ployee of G.T.E (Verizon), where she retired in 1989.
Rhudine accepted Jesus Christ in her heart and life at an early age and has been a mem- ber of Northside M. B. Church, for many years.
God blessed Rhudine with a loving husband, Rufus McGhee, Jr., whom she has been married to for over 60 years and three loving and supporting children, Deborah, Anthony, and Felicia (Lisa). She was a supportive wife, mother, and grandmother
that showered them with so much love. Rhudine’s love did not stop there, she showed her Love to many by opening her doors to numerous kids in foster care in their time of need. And her Love overflowed tremen- dously for her family and friends.
Rhudine is best known for shopping, sewing, cooking, play- ing cards, she loved to travel, hanging with friends and let’s not forget going to the casino!! Rhudine was part of the Eastern Stars for over 20 plus years. She departed this life on April 11, 2022, with her family by her side.
Rhudine is reunited in heaven with her parents, Walter Glover and Dorothy Bivens, daughter (Lisa) and all six of her sibling, as well as a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.
Rhudine leaves to cherish her loving memories with: her loving and faithful husband, Mr. Rufus McGhee, Jr.; children, Deborah McGhee, Anthony McGhee; grandchildren, Mario Smith, Brittany Taggett, Andreaka Pringle, Anthony, Jr., “Lil Tony” McGhee, Blair McGhee, Rufus McGhee, II, Colby McGhee, Bri- ana Davis, Denzel McGhee, Shameka McGhee, Jahneisha Tims, Anthony “Lil Amp” McGhee and Ja’Maria Sutton. And a host of great grandchil- dren; goddaughter, Monica Woods; in-laws, Lena Jerry, Betty Terry, Thomas (Lillie Ree), Charlie (Cherie) McGhee; close friends, Marvin and Florence Wright, Suga Boo and Ms. Dot; also left to cherish memories of her are a host of sorrowing nieces and nephews, cousins, other relatives, loving church family and friends.
Public visitation will be held Friday, April 22, 2022, 6-8 p. m. at Northside Missionary Baptist Church. Family and friends are requested to assemble at the church on Saturday no later than 1:45 p. m.
“A SERVICE OF INTEGRITY”
HARMON
MRS. SANDRA LYNNE BRADFORD
Homegoing services for Mrs. Sandra Lynne Bradford, who passed away on April 14, 2022, will be held Saturday, April 23, 2022, at 2:30 p. m., at Cathedral of Faith Church, 6304 North 30th Street, Tampa, Florida 33610, with Bishop James H. Howell, Pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park.
Friends are invited to attend the homegoing service and asked to arrive at the Church at 2:15 p. m.
A Harmon Burial
HAPPY HEAVENLY BIRTHDAY
CRAIG GREGORY HAMMONDS, JR. Sunrise: 04/24/1970 – Sunset: 03/18/1998
Missed by your beloved family, the Hammonds.
A HEAVENLY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
MRS. MARGARET MADDOX April 20th
Remembering our darling mother on her birthday. Singing happy birthday, Mom, to you today and remembering the pre- cious years we had together.
Forever in our hearts, love your children and the Maddox family.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY BEAUTIFUL MOM
MINNIE WILLIAMS
The family is really going to miss you on your day, April 22nd. RIP.
Loved by your kids, Jackie, Malany and Andre. Also, grand- kids, Tara and Dana, plus your great-grands and other family.
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