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Funerals/Card Of Thanks/Memoriam
RAY WILLIAMS
SISTER MARY D. ALEXANDER WRIGHT
Sister Mary D. Alexander Wright of Tampa passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2019. Funeral services will be con- ducted Saturday, February 9 at 10 a. m. at Springhill Mission- ary Baptist Church, 8119 E. Dr. MLK, Jr. Blvd., with Reverend Eugene Garnett, Pastor, offici- ating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Sister Mary D. Alexander Wright, the 7th child of Henry and Mosie Robinson Alexan- der, was a native of Camilla, Georgia and a resident of Tampa for many years. As a young adult she was united in marriage to Willie James Wright, Sr. To this union four children were born of which two preceded her in death, Willadean and Robert.
After relocating to Tampa, Mary joined Springhill M. B. Church. She was very faithful to God, her family and her church family. Sister Mary was chosen by many to become their grandmother or mother figure because of the love she showed to all.
She leaves loving and pre- cious memories forever in the hearts of: her son, Johnnie Wright “Butch,” Willie James Wright, Jr. “Sandy” and wife, Janet; grandchildren, Regi- nald Carter (Kenia), Kevin Wright of Atlanta, GA, Ronald Wright of Boston, Massachu- setts, Eugene Wright of At- lanta, GA, Latonya Campbell (Nakia) of Bradenton, FL, An- gela Johnson of Tampa, FL, Tangela Johnson of New York, NY; great- grandchildren, Bri- anna Pompilus, Raijahna Carter and Raven Carter; great-great grandchildren, Llotes Pompilus, III, Riley Pompilus, Jaiden Campbell, Brielle Campbell, Alexis Pal- more and Ronald Nelson; sis- ters, Dorothy Warren of Atlanta, GA, Phenia Sheffield of Valdosta, GA and Vera Jack- son of Miami, FL; very special friend like a sister, Mrs. Annie Bell Brown Myers; goddaugh- ter, Kay Powell; god- grand- daughter, Brandi Ahonsi; Reverend Eugene and Mrs. Katie Garnett and her Springhill Church family, and a host of other relatives and friends.
The remains will repose and the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p. m. Fri- day, February 8, at Springhill M. B. Church.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
AIKENS
MR. WILBERT LEE SHORTER
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Wilbert Lee Shorter, who passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2019, will be held on Saturday, February 9, 2019, 11 a. m. at Greater Mt. Carmel AME Church, 4209 N. 34th Street, Tampa, FL 33610, Rev., R. A. Polk, pastor, officiating. The in- terment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Wilbert Lee Shorter was born in Reynolds, Georgia to the late Horsley Shorter, Sr., and Hattie Lee Shorter. Wilbert at- tended the schools of Macon County, GA. At an early age he accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at Free Run Baptist Church in Reynolds, GA.
In 2008, Wilbert moved his membership to Greater Mt. Carmel AME Church, where he remained a member until his de- mise. Mr. Shorter was an awe- some husband, excellent son, great brother, goddad, uncle, nephew, friend and neighbor. Wilbert was a loving and caring man and would go over and above to help in any way he could. Mr. Shorter worked as a truck driver for many years be- fore his retirement.
Wilbert was preceded in death by: his parents, Horsley Shorter, Sr. and Hattie Lee Shorter; and brother, Horsley Shorter, Jr.
Mr. Wilbert Lee Shorter leaves to cherish his memories with: a loving and devoted wife of 47 years, Mary Ann Shoemake Shorter; loving and devoted brothers-in-law, Eddie Show- make, Jr. and George Williams; 6 siblings, Ozie Carson, Annie Lee Shorter, Ella Coleman, David Shorter (Ruby), Clarence Shorter (Stephanie) of Mont- gomery, AL, Trinetta Williams (George); sister-in-law, Annie Fipps; niece that is like a daugh- ter, Willette Streets of Redland, CA; goddaughter, Calandra Bai- ety Williams, Carla Andrew and kids, Raneo Rolle, Solewood An- drews and Sade Wood Andrews; god-niece, Cheri Wright-Jones; god-nephews, Sam Jones and Alex Jones; loving and devoted aunt, Helen Jefferson; loving and devoted neighbor and friend, Isreal Graham (Gwen); and a host of other loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends; caregivers, Burgundy Hospice Team and Rev. R. A. Polk and Greater Mt. Carmel Church Family.
The visitation will be held on Friday, February 8th from 5 to 7 p. m. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p. m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
“Aikens Funeral Home”
HARMON
MS. JANE DELORIS GILBERT
Homegoing Service for Ms. Jane Deloris Gilbert, who passed away on January 31, 2019, will be held on Saturday, February 9, 2019, at 2 p. m. at Harmon Fu- neral Home, 5002 N. 40th Street, Tampa, Florida 33610, with Rev. Otis Cooper officiating.
Visitation will be held at Har- mon Funeral Home, 5002 N. 40th Street, Tampa, FL, Saturday February 9, 2019 at 1 p. m.
A Harmon Burial
MR. MICHAEL EUGENE JACKSON
Homegoing Service for Michael Eugene Jackson, who passed away on February 1, 2019, will be held on Saturday, February 9, 2019, at 2 p. m. at Northside M. B. Church 5706 N. 40th Street, Tampa, Florida 33610 Rev. Ricardo Robinson, Pastor with Pastor T. J. Har- grove officiating.
Wake will be, Friday Febru- ary 8, 2019 at Northside M. B. Churchfrom6p.m.to8p.m.
A Harmon Burial
MRS. JUANITA WILKERSON- ROBINSON
Homegoing Service for Mrs. Juanita Wilkerson-Robinson, who passed away on January 29, 2019, will be held on Saturday, February 9, 2019, at 11 a. m., at Harmon Funeral Home, 5002 N. 40th Street, Tampa, Florida 33610, with Rev. Otis Cooper offi- ciating. Interment will be at Rest Haven Memorial Park, 4615 E. Hanna Ave., Tampa, Florida.
Visitation will be held at Har- mon Funeral Home, Friday, Feb- ruary8,2019from5p.mto8p.m.
A Harmon Burial
CARD OF THANKS
LEROY THOMAS
The family of Leroy “L. J.” Thomas thanks you for your prayers, care and visits during the demise of our loved one. We acknowledge and thank the doc- tors, nurses, CNAs, friends, and family.
A special thanks to St. Joseph’s Hospital, Brandon Rehab and Nursing Home, Brandon Regional Hospital, and Melech Hospice House in Tem- ple Terrace. Special note of love to Dr. Mitchell Checkver, Dr. Grant, and Aikens Funeral Home for services rendered.
No matter what trials you have or how high your moun- tain seems, the Lord is there to see you through. He’ll go to all extremes. So, if your cross seems hard to bear and you know not what to do, the one who loves you most of all will be there to see you through.
Mo. Pearl B. Thomas and family.
IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR FATHER ON HIS 80TH BIRTHDAY
MR. FREDDIE LOWE February 8, 1939
Happy 80th Birthday, Daddy, you were the most wonderful Daddy in the world. We reminisce when we were your little girls, and now we’re grown women with families of our own.
We appreciate everything you taught us about life, and how much love you gave us. Daddy, you were a true man of faith, a gen- tle man. You were not just our Daddy, you were truly a father to us in every way.
As you celebrate your birthday in heaven, we will celebrate you on earth. Happy, Happy Birthday to our Daddy. You will forever be in our hearts, truly forever loved.
Your daughters, and sons-in-law; Kathy Lowe, Gail and Archie Harrison, Lavonne Anderson, Karen and Leonard Hart, and Cleo Lowe; grandchildren, great grandchildren, siblings, and the rest of the family.
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