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Funerals/Memoriams
Derek R. Brown, Joseph E. Brown and Cassandra Queen (Willie) all of Tampa; grandchil- dren, Vera N. Brown, Ashley M. Faison (Jerry), Destinee J. Spru- ell, Jacobi O. Speights and Wes- ley A. Speights, all of Tampa, and De’Erika S. Brown of At- lanta, GA; great-grandchildren, Ashton Faison, Iyanna Faison and Landen Faison of Tampa; sisters, Marie Miller (John) of Tampa, Ellen Williams, Fannie Brown (Clarence), Dorothy McBurrows (Donald), Dr. Linda Hunter (Louis) and Brenda Ja- cobs, all of Blakely, GA and Charlotte Atkins of Atlanta, GA; brother, Claude Jacobs (Hazel) of Atlanta, GA; uncle, John C. Jacobs (Christine) of Tampa; brothers-in-law, Weston Brown (Betty), Ezell Brown (Janice), Andrew Brown (Carolyn) and Ellie Brown (Renee), all of Cov- ington, GA; sisters-in-law, Pear- lene Beckam, Bertha Glover, and Wessie Brown of Tampa, Wilma Griffin and Annette Brown of Albany, GA, Carolyn Brown of Americus, GA, Dora Brown of Detroit, MI, Essie Brown of Baltimore, MD, Mar- ion Brown of Philadelphia, PA; godchildren, John Miller, George Jolliff, VaShon Bryant, Dionne Moragne, Valerie Good- man, Shunae Norton, Reneisha Brown-Lewis, Khalilah Williams, Tonya King, Jamie Reed, Luetwanda Kay Morgan; a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends; special friends, Rosa Hopkins, Elizabeth Mc- Quay, Mary Reed, Warnice Johnson, Bertha Gary, Mary Miles, the Newkirk Family, Bill Jones, Evelyn Robinson, Beat- rice Daniels and Willie Mae Fox- worth and other relatives and friends.
There will be viewing from 5- 8 p. m. Friday, August 25, 2017, at St. John Cathedral, 3401 E. 25th Avenue, Tampa, with the family receiving friends be- tween 6-8 P.M.
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named Sunday School Field Rep- resentative. Mother Floyd found that her time loving God and serving her church was as essen- tial as drinking water and eating, and was appointed as the Dis- trict Mother of the Greater Tampa District under the watch- ful guidance of District Mission- ary Kay Glenn and Superintendent Charles Davis.
Remembering her lovingly are: children, Bettye Greene Johnson (Don), Beryl Nita Streets, Regi- nald B. Huff, Theresa G. John- son, Cynthia Huff, and Michelle L. Whitfield (Marc); brother, John Allen Nash; grandchildren, Renardo Nash, Jr., Akiesha Hemmingway (Kofi), Delnardo Williams, James Johnson (Tameka), Michael E. Johnson, Sr. (Tangie), Reginald A. John- son (Arlisia), Cory D. Streets, Rayfield B. Johnson, Shelisia R. Huff, Jherrica S. Huff, LaVera U. Huff, A. J. Williams, George C. Huff, Tacarra Huff, Phylicia Jackson, Raven-Symone Jack- son, D’Andre A. Buggs, Sr., and Mya Nicole Whitfield; 24 great grandchildren; five great-great- grandchildren; nieces and nephews, Marian Peaches Hardy (Joe), Sandra Spellman, Ronald Spellman, Diane Mills, Debra Jones and the Norton Family; goddaughter, Dayla Rain Mills; close like a daughter, Maggie Hunter; close friends, Minnie Benson, Mother Sadie Douglas; Apostle and Michelle Armstrong, Elder Michael Jenkins, Sr., Elder Coley Standifer (Evelyn), Rickita Johnson and Garrett family; cousins too numerous to list each, but to highlight the Kendrick, Nash and Morris fam- ilies; and many caring friends.
There will be a viewing on Fri- day, August 25, from 5-8 p. m. with the family being present from 6-7 p. m. at the Wilson Fu- neral Home. Friends are asked to assemble at Brown Memorial COGIC at 10:45 a. m. on Satur- day, August 26.
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RAY WILLIAMS
WILSON
MRS. ETHEL W. ROGERS
Mrs. Ethel W. Rogers of 1620 North Lois Avenue, Tampa, FL, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2017. Memorial services will be con- ducted on Sunday, August 27, 2017, at 2 p. m. at Mt. Calvary SDA Church, 4902 N. 40th Street, Tampa, FL, with Pas- tor Curtis Crider, officiating.
Mrs. Rogers was a native and resident of Tampa for 87 years. She attended Hillsbor- ough County Public Schools and was a graduate of North Carolina Agricultural & Tech- nical College. She was a faith- ful member of Mt. Calvary SDA Church, Tampa, FL. Mrs. Rogers retired from the Hills- borough County Public School System as a teacher in 1992.
She leaves to cherish her memory: her daughters, Karon (George) Dean, Tonia (Robert) Watkins, and Vale- ria (Steve) Barkley; her son- in-law Esper (Alicia) Barkley; her grandchildren, Cilicia Nicole (Terrance) Miley, Corey (Brandace) Dean, Keena, Shelby, Morris, Al- leyan, Bree and Raquel; her great- grandchildren, Ebonye and Antwuan, Jr., and their mother, Tamara, Marquese, Keenan and Myron; and her great, great-grandson, Keiyon (affectionately known as GG); her sister, Gertrude Burney; and sisters-in-law, Trudie Taylor, Ethel Stone, Evelyn Cabrerra and Eloyce Malveaux; a host of nephews and nieces; as well as a host of extended family members and friends.
In lieu of flowers, Please make donations to LifePath Hospice, Sun City Center Hos- pice House, 3723 Upper Creek Drive, Ruskin, FL 33573 (813)642-1900 in honor of Mrs. Ethel W. Rogers.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
ELDER MARY HELEN BROWN
Homegoing Service for Elder Mary Helen Brown will be held on Saturday, August 26, 2017, at 2 p. m., at St. John Cathedral, 3401 E. 25th Avenue, Tampa, FL. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Ceme- tery.
Elder Brown worked with the Hillsborough County Health Department at Lee Davis Health Clinic over 15 years. She decided to retire to assist her husband build his dream of owning his own business. Elder Brown be- came the Vice President of Joseph Brown, Jr. Construc- tion, Incorporated. As the busi- ness grew she decided to return to the workforce again which launched a new chapter in her life, while continuing to fulfill her duties with Brown Con- struction. She worked for the Hillsborough County Public School System in the Elemen- tary area as a Teachers’ Assis- tant. She retired once again after 15 years of service and grooming numerous young lives.
She leaves to cherish fond and endearing memories with: her devoted husband of 56 years, Joseph Brown, Jr.; her children, Carolyn D. Nelson, Marilyn P. Spruell (Benjamin),
MRS. VERA NASH FLOYD
A Celebration of Life Service for Vera Nash Floyd of Tampa, FL who transitioned from earth to glory on Friday morning, Au- gust 18, 2017, will be held on Sat- urday, August 26, 2017, at 11 a. m., at Brown Memorial Church of God in Christ, 2313 E. 27th Ave., Bishop Matthew Williams, General Board Member, Presid- ing Prelate, Jurisdiction of Southwestern Florida Pastor, of- ficiating. Interment will be at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Vera Floyd was born on February 8, 1935, to the late Manuel Nash and the late Stella Kendrick Nash in Gadsden County, Florida. She moved to Tampa in 1953 and made Tampa her home. Vera was employed by Tampa General Hospital for over 26 years and retired as a Nurse’s Aide.
She was preceded in death by: spouses, Sammie Hayes and Jack Floyd; three of her eight children, George Huff, Jr., Re- nardo Nash, Sr. and Delores Huff Lewis; and her dear sis- ter/friend, Mother Mattie Gaines Mills.
Mrs. Vera was a servant of God working out her journey on this side from St. Paul Temple COGIC and later moving her membership to Full Gospel COGIC, where she served as Sunday School Superintendent and Church Mother and was
BIRTHDAY MEMORIAM
MRS. ALICE M. SELLERS August 27
Happy 85th Birthday To You, Dear Mom
We will always remem- ber the love, joy, and laugh- ter we’ve shared throughout the years.
Mom, you are truly missed by all: Cleo, BJ, Bar- bara, Bettye, Mary, Mae, Maryann, Cornelius, Robert, James, and Shawn.
“A Mother’s Bond”
MY FAVORITE AUNTIE
SHELIA SHAW-LILLIE
My heart is full of memories. With pride I speak your name. Though life goes on without you, it will never be the same. Happy Birthday Auntie Shelia!
Love always, your favorite niece, Monique.
IN MEMORIAM
DORIS R. MARTIN 8/25/2016
D- DEVOTED
O- OBEDIENT
R- RESPECTED I-INDEPENDENT S- SUPER WOMAN
She was a great provider, teacher and leader. A woman of faith! Death brought us no more access to you, but her love still lives in us. Gone, but not forgotten.
Love, Rhonda Martin Gilbert and family.
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