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Funerals
RAY WILLIAMS
MRS. MARY PATTERSON
Mrs. Mary Patterson passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022. A Visitation will be held Friday, August 26, 2022, 4 to 7 p. m. at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606. Interment will be held Saturday, August 27, 2022, 10 a. m. at Rest Haven Me- morial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Ave., Tampa FL, 33610.
Mrs. Patterson was a native of Lake City, FL, and a resident of Tampa. She was a former mem- ber of Highland MB Church under Rev. Julius Wynn where she served faithfully on the usher board. She is a current member at Springhill MB Church under the leadership of Rev. Eugene Garnett.
Mrs. Patterson was employed at Honeywell for a number of years. She also worked for Hills- borough County School HOST program for a number of years until she retired earlier this year in 2022.
Mrs. Mary Patterson leaves to cherish her memory with: her loving and dedicated husband of 50 years, Robert Patterson; brother, Eddie Lester (Tiffany); children, Shirley Scott Shuler (Dennitt), Phyllis Scott Farmer, June (Nicole) Williams, John Williams, and Charles (Pookie) Williams; stepdaughter, Sherry Patterson Robinson; stepson, Robert Patterson, Jr.; grandchil- dren, Stanley E. Bradford, Jr. (Anita), Terrance Bradford (Pre- cious), Cecil Thorton, Fredrick (Bean) Mitchell, Jr. (Tiffany), Michael L. Farmer, Jr. (Saman- tha), Rickey (Lil Rick) Newton, Jr., Rickeisha (KeKe) Newton, Erica Williams, Charlena Williams, Charles Williams, Jr., Tierra Davis, and Donnie Davis; nieces, Latasha Lester, and Sum- mer Lester; brothers-in-law, Terry Patterson, Ronald Patter- son, and Derrick Patterson; sis- ter-in-law, Claudell Gaines; extended family members, The Fleming Turner and McQueen families; special friends, Mrs. Josephine Boykins (Leroy), Gwendolyn Legrande, Ida Finley, and Alfreda Farrow; Neighbors, Ms. Christine Hill, and The Tol- bert family.
Mrs. Mary Patterson was a woman who fought a good fight, kept her faith, and finished her earthly course. Well done!
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
www.raywilliamsfuneral- home.com
MS. FREDA S. RICHARDSON
Ms. Freda S. Richardson passed away on Monday, August 08, 2022. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, August 27, 2022, 2 p. m. at Ray Williams Me- morial Chapel, 301 N. Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606, with Pastor Donald Lott, officiating. MASK RECOMMENDED.
Freda was born October 14, 1956, in Tallahassee, FL to Catherine Robinson Kelly and Freddie Smith. She attended P.S. 99 in Brooklyn, New York, where she graduated. She later at- tended Beautician School in Tampa, FL. She was employed as a Beautician at Bossa Nova, High Fashions and she owned her very own salon. She participated in many hairs shows throughout the states. After she retired from doing hair, she entered the Hos- pitality Industry for over 12 years. Freda enjoyed cooking, gardening, and taking trips to her favorite places. She always helped her family and friends whenever for whatever the cir- cumstances. She will be truly missed.
She was preceded by: her soulmate, Wilfredo “Willy” Cruz; father, Freddie Smith; and grandmothers, Mary Smith (Gabe), and Mary Lize Robinson.
She leaves to cherish her memories: her children, John and Laticia Stewart, Lenorris Richardson, III, Anthony Richardson, and Daneil Richard- son; mother, Catherine R. Kelly; sister, Katherine Robinson; aunts, Ruby Smith Wilkes, Winifred Lomax, Carrie M. Price, and Mary Coleman; grand- children,
T’quandria Harris, Malik A. Richardson, and Jeriah Richard- son; great grands, Tyji Hines, Alaysia Hines, and Amaya Jones; niece, Zoe Crawford; nephew, Willard Crawford (April); great nephew, Austin Crawford; cousins, Mary Gallon (Bill), Betty Busch (Rollie), Carey Gallon, Willie Gallon, Connie Clanton (Randy), Betty J. Price, Bennie Price, Early Coleman, Cynthia Robinson (Derek), and Russell Davis; and a host of cousins, aunts, uncles, and additional family and friends.
The visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p. m. on Friday, Au- gust 26, 2022, at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606. MASK RECOMMENDED.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
www.raywilliamsfuneral- home.com.
MR. ROBERT JOE RIVERS
Mr. Robert Joe Rivers passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022. Funeral Services will be held Sat- urday, August 27, 2022, 2 p. m. at New Life Tabernacle Carroll- wood, 8001 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Ste. 701, Tampa FL, 33614 with Pastor Lorenzo C. Warren, Jr., officiating. Interment to follow at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Avenue Tampa, FL 33606. MASK REC- OMMENDED.
Robert was born to the late Robert and Robbie L. Warren on February 17th, 1957. Robert re- ceived his education from Robin- son High School in Tampa, Florida. He enjoyed playing dominoes and playing cards for fun. Most of all, Robert enjoyed spending time with his beloved family.
Robert leaves behind to cher- ish his memories: his brothers, Curtis L. Rivers, Christopher Warren (Tammie), Lorenzo Warren, Sr.; sisters, Audrey Grif- fin (Walter), Kathy Warren, Karen Howard, and Trencia Pasley; and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
The visitation will be held from4to7p.m.onFriday,Au- gust 26, 2022, at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606. MASK RECOMMENDED.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
www.raywilliamsfuneral- home.com.
MR. ODELL MARION STROUD, SR.
Mr. Odell Marion Stroud, Sr. passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022. Funeral Serv- ices will be held Saturday, Au- gust 27, 2022, 4 p. m. at Ray Williams Memorial Chapel, 301 N. Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606, with Brother Horace Stroud, Officiating. Interment to follow in Rest Haven Memo- rial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Avenue, Tampa, FL 33610. MASK RECOM- MENDED.
Mr. Stroud, Sr. was a native of Tampa, FL, and a resident of Tampa for 81 years. He at- tended Howard W. Blake High School Class Of 1960. He was employed as a Sky Cap at East- ern Airlines.
He leaves to cherish his memory: his beloved children, Tina Stroud Walker (Thomas), Horace Stroud (Faye), Odell Stroud, Jr. (Shawnta), Russell Stroud (Michelle), and Kevin Stroud; 16 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; brother, Rudolph Stroud (Deborah); and a host of cousins, family mem- bers and friends.
The visitation will be held from4to7p.m.onFriday,Au- gust 26, 2022, at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606. MASK RECOMMENDED.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
www.raywilliamsfuneral- home.com.
TR DALLAS
MR. WILBUR LEE HALL
A Celebration of Life for Mr. Wilbur Lee Hall will be held at 2 p. m. on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at First Prospect Church, 6012 Edina St., Wimauma, FL 33598. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the church at 1:30 p. m. Please Follow CDC Guidelines. Masks are required.
Mr. Wilbur Lee Hall, who transitioned on August 6, 2022 surrounded by family and friends, was born December 23, 1951, in Tampa, Florida. Wilbur attended and graduated from East Bay High School where he received his high school diploma. Following his graduation, Wilbur enlisted in the United States Air Force and served several years. Wilbur Hall was employed at Swindal-Powell Furniture for over 30 years.
He was preceded in death by: mother, Mildred Hall Watkins and father, Warren L. Watson.
He leaves to cherish his mem- ories: a devoted wife, Loretha Hall; children, Gregory, Marcia, Warren (Framaine), Wilbur, Jr., Jerone (Kiesha), and Jermaine (Dominic); a devoted niece, Martha Hill; 7 brothers-in-law, including lifelong friend, brother-in-law, Leon Jackson and wife, Nettie; one aunt, Emma Hall Edwards of Tampa, Florida, and uncle, Elbert Watson of Tampa, Florida; 13 grandchil- dren; 4 great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and a special friend, Alphonso Sharp.
Visitation will be held on Fri- day, August 25, 2022, 5-7 P. M. at First Prospect Church, 6012 Edina St., Wimauma, FL 33598. Masks are required.
Final Care and Compassion- ate Services are being provided to the Hall family by TR Dallas Funeral and Cremation Services, (727) 330-7661.
www.trdallas.com
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