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Funeral/Memoriam
RAY WILLIAMS
ELDER SHIRLEY MANDY HARRIS
Elder Shirley Mandy Harris passed away on Friday, May 27, 2022. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, June 4, 2022, 11:00 a.m. at Ray Williams Me- morial Chapel, 301 N. Howard Ave, Tampa, FL, 33606, with Bishop Isaac Andrews, officiat- ing. MASK RECOMMENDED.
Elder Shirley was born Sep- tember 28, 1951, born in Floral City, FL. She moved to Tampa at an early age, where she attended school in Hillsborough County. She opened her home to many where she was known as "Mom" to many. She loved the Lord and served in the church in many ca- pacities. In meeting her, you knew and could feel the love of God in her life.
She was preceded in death by: her father, Willis Mandy, Sr.; mother, Minnie Lee Mandy; daughter, Cheryl Harris-Smith; grandparents, Andrew and Marie Austin; grandson, Keith Harris, Jr.; great grandson, Jerome Speights, III; nieces, Teresa Mandy-Walker and Sherry An- drews; lifetime friend, Ronald Harris, Sr.
She leaves to cherish her memories: 3 daughters, Belinda Brown (Anthony), Lisa Holmes (Sam), and Dreama Harris; 5
sons, Ronald Harris, Jr., (Erika), Christopher Harris, Sr., (Jackie), Keith Harris, Sr., Carvia Harris, and Kevin Hill (Jessica); grand- children, Krishonda Harris (Mylisha), Jerome Speights, Jr., (Shericka), Ronecia Speights (Jamal), Dwayne Singletary, Jr., (Antonette), Marquis Singletary, Quinton Singletary, Sr., (Shanyia), Anthony Brown, Jr., (Eva), Donia Wimbley (Jesse), Donta Winbley, Sr., Jamhal Brown, Kylah Smith, Atlanta Smith, Patrice Smith, Kr- ishonda Harris (Mylisha), Lakei- thia Harris, Christopher Harris, Jr., Ahmad Harris, Royalty Harris, Treasure McRae, and Jer'Darrion Fields; great grandchildren, Ja'Niece Singletary, Quinton Sin- gletary, Jr., Jayceon Singletary, Ja'Yahni Singletary, Qu'Mari Sin- gletary, Iy'land Singletary, Jaliek Speights, Jaliel Speights, Jerrica Speights, Gary Minnis, III, Dakota Singletary, Dwayne Singletary, III, Aja Stretton, Donta Wimbley, Jr., Khalia Wimbley, Jamya Simpson, and Cameron Troupe; sister, Doris Andrews (Isaac); god sister, Patrica Hicks; brothers, Willis Mandy, Jr., Michael Mandy, Sr., Clifford Mandy (Marvis), and Nathaniel Waters; 2 aunts, Eddie Lee Range, and Bertha Cohen; nieces and nephews, Leon Chester (Carina), Sr., Qujuania Bellamy (Mon), Clifford Mandy, Jr., (Rachel), April Mandy, Michael Mandy, Jr., Sharee Mandy, Brit- taney Mandy, Joshua Mandy, Tiara Mandy, Pamela Andrews- Callaway (Shawn), David Waters, and Ariel Waters; very close friend, Katreen Robinson; god- daughter, Arnetra McMillan; like a daughter, Angela Hamilton; and host of family and friends.
The visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 2, 2022, at Ray Williams Fu- neral Home, 301 N. Howard Av- enue, Tampa, FL 33606. MASK RECOMMENDED.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Own- ers.
www.raywilliamsfuneral- home.com
MRS. ALBERTA JONES HILL
Mrs. Alberta Jones Hill passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022. Fu- neral Services will be held on Sat- urday, June 4, 2022, 11:00 a.m. at Greater Mount Moriah Primitive Baptist Church, 1225 N. Nebraska Avenue, Tampa, FL 33602, with Dr. B. R. Fulton, Officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. MASK RECOM- MENDED.
She was born in Quincy, Florida, on December 26, 1928, to Johnnie and Martha Jones. She at- tended the public schools of Gadsen County.
As a young adult she relocated to Tampa, FL. It was here in Tampa, she married her first husband, Mr. Arthur Leroy Pease. She soon joined Greater Mount Moriah Primitive Baptist Church and was a devoted member for over fifty years. Later in life, she found love again with Mr. Mack Hill, who pre- ceded her in death.
Sister Hill was not just a Chris- tian in words, but one of action. She often nurtured the sick and shut in. If someone was ill and needed transportation to the doctor or therapy, she was there for them. She was a giving and caring person.
She loved her family, and every- one was welcomed to her house. She was an excellent cook. She was known for her homemade biscuits and fried fish. Her home was a fam- ily hub for holidays and family cele- brations. There was always plenty
of food and a feeling that you were home.
Mrs. Hill was a modern woman. She started her career at Sun State Garment Factory and later transi- tioned to Gators of Florida Gar- ment Factory, where she worked for over thirty years. Ms. Alberta, as she was called, retired as the Lead Supervisor.
Staying active in retirement was important to her. Her favorite hobby was fishing with her son, James (aka Rabbit) and she would spend hours out on the boat fish- ing. This activity, she continued into her eighties. Every morning she worked daily on her puzzle books, which she said kept her mind sharp and youthful.
Traveling with her beloved daughter, Brenda, and surrogate son, Randy, was always high on her list. They often vacationed together with her being chauffeured with the family dog, Misty. Their previous destinations included Atlanta, Biloxi, St. Augustine, and always a visit back home to Quincy, FL.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, Johnnie and Martha Jones; brothers, Louis Anderson, James Jones, Johnnie Jones, and Minister Joseph Jones.
She is survived by: her son, James Williams (Grace Black); de- voted daughter, Brenda Richard- son (Randy Williams); sister, Sarah Graham; sisters-in-law, Beverly Jones and Jacqueline Jones; grand- children, Stephanie Rhodes (Michael), Terry Williams (Mon- ica), LaShonda Engram, and Selina Williams; devoted god son, Joe Pugh; family friends, Geraldine Askew and Tyrone Williams; great grandchildren, great, great grand- children, nieces, nephews, and a host of relatives and friends.
The visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, June 3, 2022, at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606. MASK RECOM- MENDED.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
www.raywilliamsfuneral- home.com
MS.ADRIENNE MICHELLEROSS
Ms. Adrienne Michelle Ross passed away on Friday,May 20,
2022. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday,June 2, 2022, 11:00 a.m. at No Greater Love Baptist Church, 3015 S. 75th Street, Tampa, FL 33619, with Pastor Larry J. Mouton,Jr.,Of- ficiating. Interment will follow in Serenity MeadowsMemorial Park, Brandon, FL. MASK REC - OMMENDED.
Ms. Adrienne Michelle Ross, 44, Dialysis Tech.
The visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606. MASK RECOM- MENDED.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
www.raywilliamsfuneral- home.com
HAPPY 44TH BIRTHDAY
JOHARA SIMPSON JUNE 1, 1978 – APRIL 23, 2018
Johara, my heart still aches for you and tears still fall from my eyes. No tears, nor words can ever say how much we miss you. Mookie, family and friends.
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