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RAY WILLIAMS
WILSON
GUDES
MRS. RHONDA F. THOMAS
Mrs. Rhonda F. Thomas of Tampa, transitioned from this place to stand before her Lord on Sunday, May 29, 2016.
A homegoing celebration will be held Saturday, June 4, 2016, at 2 p. m. at Calvary Tabernacle United Pente- costal Church, 10930 U. S. Hwy. 301, with Pastor Steve Love, officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memory Gardens Cemetery, Thonoto- sassa, FL.
Mrs. Rhonda F. Thomas was a native and lifelong res- ident of Tampa, and was a graduate of Robinson High School.
She owned her own busi- ness as a Licensed Daycare Professional for over 20 years.
Mrs. Thomas was pre- ceded in death by: her par- ents, Freddie and Pecolia Mitchell; and nephew, War- ren Mitchell.
She leaves to cherish her memory: her husband, Robert Thomas, Sr.; four sons, Talmadage Jones, Kenyuna Williams, Juan Gamble and Robert Thomas, Jr.; five grandchildren, Sade’ Jones, Tyrell Jones, Cameron Gamble, Tyson Jones and Kenya Williams; sister, Janet Sails; three brothers, Frederick Mitchell and wife, Wanda, Gary Mitchell and Robert Mitchell; a host of nephews and nieces, Angela, Fox, Kevin, Wardell, Elena, Cur- tis, Gary, Jr., Roshanda, Antwan, Sharmel, Twanda, Brandy, Rhonda and Robert, III; an abundant host of great nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles; best friend for over 30 years, Peggy Jackson; and other relatives and friends.
The remains will repose after 5 p. m., Friday, June 3, 2016, at Ray Williams Fu- neral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue, and the family will receive friends from 7:30- 8:30 p. m. at the chapel.
The family request that everyone meet at the church on Saturday, June 4th at 1:45 p. m.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
MS. LINDA RUTH HOLLOWAY HENRY ‘PUNKIN’
A farewell celebration for Ms. Linda Ruth Holloway Henry, “Punkin,” who en- tered her eternal rest on Thursday, May 26, 2016, at Florida Hospital, Tampa, will be held at 11 a. m. on Satur- day, June 4, 2016, at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, with Brother Tony Smith, officiating, and Rev. David Walker, eulogist. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Ceme- tery.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, Alexander (Fannie) Holloway; and mother, Mary Elizabeth Robinson Bowen.
Ms. Henry leaves to cher- ish memories of her with: a loving daughter, LaToya Henry of Ozark, AL; grand- son, Xavier Gabriel Henry of Ozark, AL; siblings, Louise Bowen, Stephanie Branch, Matilda White, Edward Bowen, Alonzo Robinson, and like-a-brother, Alton Jones, all of Tampa; devoted aunt and uncle, Wesley (Essie) McElveen, Huntsville, AL; caring aunt, Bertha Smith; nieces, Stacey Gilmore, Nikita Holloway, Jacksonville, FL; nephew, Michael Knighton; caring cousins, Tony (Fayeshawn) Smith, Willie (Daphaney) Brown, Rev. David (Patricia) Walker, and Oliver (Ethel) Fields, all of Tampa; sister- in-law, Sharon Henry; and brother-in-law, Fredrick Henry, both of Tampa; faith- ful friend to the family, Ever- green Neal; best friends, Fannie Hannah, Sonia Sims, Marty Manning and Ms. Bar- bara; her neighbors of Casablanca Apartments; and other sorrowing relatives and friends.
Linda was born in Tampa, on December 30, 1957. At an early age, she was baptized at Greater New Salem Primitive Baptist Church. She gradu- ated from Robinson High School, class of 1975. Ms. Henry was employed as a C. N. A. at both Padgett’s and Ambrosia’s Nursing Homes. Her last employment was at Muvico in Ybor City, until her health failed.
Linda had a loving and generous spirit and loved cooking. She could always be seen walking her Chihuahua “Lil Man” through the neigh- borhood. She will be truly missed by all.
Her remains will repose on Friday, June 3, 2016, at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, from 5-8 p. m.
Family and friends are asked to assemble at the
chapel on Saturday at ap- proximately 10:45 a. m. for the service.
THERE WILL BE NO VIEWING FOLLOWING THE EULOGY.
“A WILSON SERVICE” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MRS. PATRICIA ANN ‘PEACHES’ TAYLOR
Mrs. Patricia Ann “Peaches” Taylor, 64, en- tered quietly into eternal peace on Tuesday, May 24, 2016, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa.
Her homegoing celebra- tion will be held on Saturday, June4,2016,at2p.m.at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, with Minister Leonard Harring- ton, officiating. The inter- ment will follow in Rose Hill Memorial Park Cemetery.
Patricia was preceded in death by: her mother, Alma Thomas; two brothers, Charles and William Bell; and aunts, Rena Thomas, Mertis Rodgers Rosa Bell and Aunt Nucy.
She leaves to cherish lov- ing memories of her with: de- voted husband, Harold “Gene” Taylor; stepdaughter, Chastity “Pamela” Taylor- Nicholson (Kirk); sister, De- loris Winston; brother-in-law, Alfred Gibbs of Jacksonville, FL; three sis- ters-in-law, Julia Mae “Zola” Davis, Pamela Taylor- Mitchell and Felechia Taylor- McCoy (Reginald) of Savannah, GA; nieces, Michelle Lane and children, Tina Grier and children, Gwen Bell and children, Pa- tricia Bell and children, Faye Bell and children, and Charetta Bell and children; nephews, Charles Bell and children, Vincent Bell and children, and Willie Cole and children; cousins, Felecia Tucker, Alessa Jones, Karmi- etta Jones, Troy Jones, Al Rodgers, Shannon Williams, Sylvia, Lavern and Pat; and a host of other great nieces, nephews, cousins, sorrowing relatives and friends.
Patricia was born on No- vember 25, 1951, in Tampa, to Alma Napper Thomas.
She loved spending time with her family and shopping online. She worked many years as a Certified Nursing Assistant, before taking a job at the University of South Florida as an Environmental Service Worker, until she fell
ill.There will be a viewing on Friday, June 3, 2016, from 5- 8 p. m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa.
Friends are asked to as- semble at the funeral home on Saturday at approxi- mately 1:45 p. m. for the serv- ice.
“A WILSON SERVICE” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MR. ARTHUR LEWIS Born: May 21, 1945 Died: May 29, 2016
Mr. Arthur Lewis, 71, tran- sitioned to his heavenly home on May 29, 2016.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, Robert, Sr. and Irene Lewis; and 5 sib- lings, William, John Dee, Ernest, Samuel and Ella Reene.
Arthur graduated with the Middleton class of 1963, and received his Bachelor’s de- gree from Ft. Valley State College.
He was a retired educator, and a retired National Guardsman in Phenix City,
MRS. CAROLYN LEE WATSON
A homegoing celebration, in loving memory of Ms. Car- olyn Lee Watson will be held at 2 p. m., Saturday, June 4, 2016, at 12248 Country White Circle, Tampa, FL, 33635, Rev. Nellie McLane, officiating.
GUDES FUNERAL HOME
“A Temple Of Service” www.gudesfuneralhome.net
Alabama.
He leaves to cherish lov-
ing memories: 3 siblings, Verna Lewis Jordan (Ed- ward), Annie Laura Lewis Vaughn, and Robert Lewis, Jr. (Gloreatha); 3 devoted daughters, Angela Lewis Allen (LTC John), Cassandra Cobb Thompson (Ernest), and Stephanie Horne (Ray- mond); and a dedicated ex- wife, Jo Ann Lewis, all residing in Alabama; nieces, Twanya Vaughn McGruder, Daarla Reene Vaughn, Winetta Reece (Kenneth), and Cassandra Lewis of NY; nephews, Damon Michael Jordan and Edward A. Jor- dan, III; a special cousin, Roseanna McCullough; Bar- bara Wright (Big Sister); many more loving relatives and friends; and special childhood friends, Joe Piemento, Oliver Fields and Alexander Wynn.
Services will be held Mon- day, June 6, 2016, at New Central Baptist Church, 1702 24th Street, Phenix City, Ala- bama, 36867.
A private memorial will be held in Tampa at a later date. TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME, 1514 5th Avenue, Phenix City, Alabama,
36867.
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