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Funerals/Memoriams
MEMORIAL SERVICE
A FALLEN LAMB
CORRECTION
The birth date of Mrs. Frances M. G. Davis, was incorrectly printed in Last Friday’s Sentinel. It should have stated 9-15- 2915.
The Sentinel apologizes for any inconvenience the error may have caused.
BIRTHDAY MEMORIAM
DEBRA SMITH September 26, 1951
We were touched by an angel!
We miss you, Debbie. Fritz, Quincenia and Nicole.
Happy birthday, September 26, 1951.
MOTHER FRANCES STILLINGS GRIER
Homegoing celebration for Mother Frances Stillings Grier who passed away on Friday, September 11, 2015, will be held on Saturday, Sep- tember 26, 2015, at 12 noon at New Faith Temple Church Of God In Christ, 9834 Rock Hill Road, Thonotosassa, FL, with the Pastor, Elder Jadie M. Singletary, officiating.
Frances was preceded in death by: her father and mother, Belton and Annie Stillings; sister, Bertha Lee Franklin; and 6 other beloved siblings.
Mother Grier leaves to cherish precious memories of her with: 4 children, Thomas M. Grier (Yuri’ko), Ethel Williams (Terrance M.), Jes- sica B. Brown (Malcolm Phillips), and Diamond Grier; 8 grandchildren, Kennedy O. Franklin, Jr., Amanda Drum- mond (John), Kimeko Williams (Jesse Turner), Damarcus T. Grier, Terrance M. Williams, Jr. (Quay), Nicholas Lewis, Jordyn Grier and Makayli V. Phillips; 9 great grandchildren; siblings: Edna Mae Johnson and Lamarcus Stillings (Sue); and other relatives and friends.
Mother Frances Stillings Grier was born on February 13, 1939, to the parentage of the Belton and Annie Stillings in Seffner, FL, she was the baby of 10 children. She was a graduate of Middleton High School.
Frances was saved at the early age of 8 years old under the leadership of Anna Ellabee. Mother Grier after completing two years of col- lege in New York for nursing, enlisted in the U. S. Navy in 1956, and later ended her tour in 1963. She later began her nursing career with Clara Frye Hospital in Tampa.
She also worked with the Tampa Police Department as a Bailiff and later recommit- ted herself by continuing her career at the University Com- munity Hospital in 1974 and Moffitt Cancer Center as a Unit Secretary.
After retiring from Univer- sity Community Hospital after 31 years of service she started attending church and spending her precious time with family and friends.
Frances joined, and later became a mother at Faith Temple (New Faith Temple C.O.G.I.C.) where she enjoyed praising the Lord and being a Leader of Noon Day prayer.
Friends are asked to as- semble at New Faith Temple Church of God In Christ on Saturday from 11 a. m. - 12 noon for a viewing. Service will start immediately at 12 noon.
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MR. CHARLES ‘CHARLIE’ JAMES MARSHALL
A Memorial Service for Mr. Charles “Charlie” James Marshall, who passed away on August 20, 2015, will be held on Sunday, September 27,2015,at2p.m.at3818W. Bay Vista, Tampa, 33611.
Mr. Marshall was born to Ernest J. and Geraldine S. (Davis) Marshall (deceased) on November 30, 1939.
He leaves his wife of twenty years, Barbara; a bou- quet of loving family mem- bers including: daughters, Charlette Marshall-Jones and Beverly, Carol Jean Mar- shall-Smith (Lyndon), and Sarita Renea Banks Turner; 3 grandchildren, Charles M. W. Banks (April), Lyndonia Y. and Lyndon G. Smith, II (Laila); 5 great grandchil- dren, Tianna M. (from a pre- vious marriage), Ysa D. and Gabby R. Banks, Jabrae J. and Xena K. Smith; 2 broth- ers, Ernest G. Marshall and Ronald White; first wife, Alma (Mickey) Marshall- Travis (Frank); as well as a host of loving friends.
Mr. Marshall was born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He attended Grambling State University in Grambling, LA, and later served in the armed forces, Air Force Division, in Viet Nam during the war, where he was awarded a number of medals and recognitions during his active duty.
Mr. Marshall and his fam- ily relocated to Tampa, where he continued to serve as a Civil Servant for 30 years as a postman and held a sec- ond job as a gas station atten- dant during those years. Naturally, due to his charm- ing nature and winning smile, he made many, many friends amongst those he would meet and serve along the way.
These family members and friends will dearly miss these endearing attributes of this fine gentleman.
ONIKA MONIQUE RIOLAND January 27, 1972 - September 2, 2015
A FALLEN LAMB
“A lamb has fallen from the family tree...
I keep hearing a voice that says, ‘Grieve not for me. Remember the best times, the laughter, the
song...
The good life I lived while
I was strong...
Continue my heritage,
I’m counting on you.
Keep smiling and surely
the sun will shine through. My mind is at ease, my
soul is at rest.”
A portion of the poem was inadvertently omitted from the funeral notice of Ms. Onika Monique Rioland printed in last Friday’s Sen- tinel.
We apologize for any in- convenience the error may have caused.
IN MEMORIAM
DOROTHY SHEPPARD April 12, 1937 - September 25, 2012
It has been three years.
Words cannot express how much we still miss you.
Love, Husband, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
IN MEMORIAM
IN MEMORIAM
JOE WILLIAMS 1934 – 2007
It’s been 8 years since you’ve been gone now. Still missing you so much.
We would have been wed 35 years this year and would have gone fishing, as we will again someday.
Forever yours. Faithfully, Jay.
CLARA L. ALLEN January 9, 1935- September 22, 2014
Mom, you are always in our thoughts and will be for- ever in our hearts.
We love you, and miss you very much, Brenda, Barbara, Bernita, grand- children and great grand- children.
BIRTHDAY MEMORIAM
MS. RUBY LEE PALMORE September 24, 1942
We love and miss you, Mama. You’ll be in our hearts forever.
Love, James, Tommy, Mint, Robert, Jr., Andre, Marvin, Denise, Michelle, and all your grandchildren.
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