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Funerals/Memoriams
WILSON
SISTER LENA B. WESLEY
A Home Going celebration for Sister Lena B. Wesley, who passed on Sunday, December 6, 2020, will be held Saturday, December 12, 2020, at 10:00 a.m., at First Baptist Church of College Hill, Dr. S. Evan Bur- rows, Pastor.
Sister Lena Wesley was a native of Arkansas and resided in the Tampa Bay Area for over 65 years. She was educated in the schools of Tucker, Arkansas, before moving to Tampa Florida. Lena Wesley retired from Tampa General Hospital in the early 1990s. She accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of First Bap- tist Church of College Hill, Tampa, FL.
Sister Lena Wesley was a member of the Bay City Temple Elks Lodge #158, Emma V. Kel- ley PDR Council Dist. #6. She was also a member of American Legion Post #167.
She was preceded in death by: her husband, Elijah Chief Wesley; son, Neal Wesley; par- ents, Mimie Reynolds and Lee Bland; siblings, brothers: Johnny Reynolds, Lee Bland, Jr., Lexa Bland; and 2 sisters, Essie Bland and Rosalee Bland.
Her memories will be cher- ished by: 3 daughters, Erma Anderson (Lee Anderson), of Tallahassee, FL, Linda Red- dish, and Deborah Wesley, of Tampa, FL; 11 grandchildren, Valerie Anderson, Lee Ernest Anderson, Jr., (Artesa), Kat- rina Snead-Avery, LaDena Mouling, Jenaya Anderson, LaShawn Mouling, Calvin An- derson, (Kerri), Kelvin Ander- son (Ke’Shea), Adrian Wesley, Kevin Wesley, and Almitra Wesley; 21 great grandchil- dren, 9 great, great grandchil- dren and a host of nieces, nephews and other family rela- tives.
There will be a viewing on Friday, December 11, 2020, from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Wil- son Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida.
Due to the current CDC re- strictions, we are asking that you use the visitation as an op- portunity to pay your final re- spect. For your convenience and safety, we have extended our visitation hours.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
FAMILY NOTICE
MS. AUDREY WILSON
Ms. Audrey George-Wilson was born June 9, 1944 to the union of Leonard George and Rutha Lee Johnson, in Tampa, FL.
She attended St. Peter Claver, and later graduated from Middle- ton High School. She furthered her education at Gibbs Jr. Col- lege.
She worked for Florida Steel for 37 years.
She leaves behind: 2 sons, Terrence Small and friend, and Shon Wilson and Mia; 4 grand- children, Terrence, Jr., Tara Small, Quanesha Causey, Reggie, and Ronnell Boyd; 1 brother, Leonard George, Jr., and 5 great grandchildren.
The repast will be held at her home at 1321 W. Arch Street, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, December 12th.
FAMILY NOTICE
MS. CATHALEAN ‘CAT’ WILLIAMS
Ms. Cathalean Iona McLean Williams graced this world with her presence on May 18, 1952. She was raised by the loving and late Rachel and David McLean and Kate Blue, in Dunn, NC.
On November 29, 2020, she left this world to get her wings and was welcomed into Heaven by her two brothers, Tony and John McLean, along with her daughter, Melissia Williams.
She leaves to cherish her memories to: her children, William (Janella) Williams, of Dunn, NC, Betty (Michael Burns), of Tampa, FL, and Bobby Williams, of Tampa, FL.
She also leaves a loving brother, David McLean, of Sauger- ties, NY, who will hold dear the precious memories they got to spend together as children and how they were there for each other, no matter what.
She had 10 grandchildren: Tyler and Rachel who helped care for her during her sickness; 5 great grandchildren, Rhond Russ and Nicole Todman that called her “Mom,” or “Grandmom.” She was known as “Ms. Cat” to many and was greatly loved by everyone that came into contact with her.
She is and will be truly missed by those who loved and adored her.
The family will be having a Me- morial Service at Rowlett Park, 8401 N. Rowlett Park Dr., Building #204, on Saturday, December 12th at 2 p.m. All are welcome and masks are required.
Her final resting place will be at Rest Haven Cemetery, in Dunn, NC.
FAMILY NOTICE
MR. WILLIE JAMES GRAYER
Mr. Willie James Grayer was a longtime resident of Tampa, FL, but was originally from Macon, GA. He passed away on November 30, 2020, from a long illness.
Family and friends will miss him dearly.
There will be NO SERVICE. His wish will be honored for cre- mation.
Thank you for your thoughts and prayers.
MR. DERECK EARL GILBERT
Mr. Dereck Earl Gilbert passed away on Decem- ber 5, 2020 at home battling a sickness.
He leaves: a devoted wife, Michelle Gilbert; 2 children, 6 grandkids, 13 siblings and a host of nieces and nephew.
The open wake is Friday, 11th of December 2020, 5 p. m. – 7 p. m. at Aikens Funeral Home in Tampa, Florida.
He will be missed.
FAMILY NOTICE
BIRTHDAY MEMORIAM
YOLANDA Y. MORROW 12/12/1964
We love you and miss you.
Mother, children, grand- children, sisters and brothers.
IN MEMORIAM
EDDIE THOMPSON, JR. 12-10-1993
“Jesus saying, I am the light of the world. He who follows me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.”
Love always, mother, Martha Thompson and family.
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