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Funerals/Memoriam
WILSON
MR. JOSEPH JEROME RAMIREZ, JR.
Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Joseph Jerome Ramirez, Jr., who passed away on October 19, 2022, will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at 10:00 a. m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida, with Rev. Fred Sanders, officiating. In- terment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Avenue, Tampa, Florida.
Mr. Joseph Jerome Ramirez, Jr. was born on December 26, 1959, in Tampa, Florida, and was the eldest son of Joseph Ramirez, Sr., and Daisy Longworth. Joseph was educated in the Public Schools System in Hillsborough and Alachua Counties.
A love of family and friends re- sulted in him relocating to Miami, FL. Joseph was known for his baritone (Barry White) voice and suave and engaging personality. Joseph could make anyone smile.
He was preceded in death by: his wife, Brezetta K. Ramirez; par- ents, Daisy Longworth and Joseph J. Ramirez, Sr.; (Roberta Smith); brother, Leonard Ramirez; sister, Sylvia Ramirez; aunts, Angelina “Kitty” Ramirez Smith and Lilly Mae Davis (Clyde Davis).
He leaves to cherish memories of him with: his children, Joseph J. Lopez and Chantel Mason, Aaron Douglas Hall (step-son); grandchildren, Jaydah Lopez, Kayla Cox, Joseph A. Z. Ramirez, Joseph Lopez, Jr., Ziya Lewis, Skylar Lopez, Novaa Lewis, Nataija Moore, Arianna Hall; sib- lings, Darryl Ramirez of Oakland, CA, Toni Taylor of Tampa, FL, Archie Day (Patricia) of Jack- sonville, FL, Mary E. Richo of At- lanta, GA, Marie R. Richo of Atlanta, GA, Robert White (Monique) of Tampa, FL, and Nickie Johnson (Antonio, Sr.) of Atlanta, GA; uncles and aunts, Robert “Uncle Bob” Smith of Tampa, FL, Lilly Mae Davis, Es- tella Collins (Deacon Henry) of Tampa, FL, Essie Johnson (Dea- con Willie Johnson) of Tampa, FL, Alberta White of Tampa, FL, Marie Longworth of Tampa, FL, Leonard Ramirez of Huntsville, AL, Oneda “Dutchess” Ramirez Jones of Tampa, FL, and Mildred Ramirez Bradley of Gainesville, FL; a host of loving and loved nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
There will be a viewing on Fri- day, November 4, 2022 from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home. Due to the current CDC re- strictions; we are asking that you use the visitation as an opportu- nity to pay your final respect. For your convenience and safety, we have extended our visitation hours.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
RAY WILLIAMS
MRS. SHIRLEY D. THOMAS
Mrs. Shirley D. Thomas of Temple Terrace, FL, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, with family and friends by her side. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday November 5, 2022, 11 a. m. at Ministry of Spirit and Truth, 6800 Thomas Circle, Tampa, FL 33619, with Bishop Saughanto Austin, officiating. In- terment will follow in Orange Hill Cemetery. MASK RECOM- MENDED.
Mrs. Shirley D. Thomas was a native of Tampa, FL for 75 years. She attended Middleton High School, and was a member of Deeper Life, Living in Victory, and Ministry of Spirit and Truth Churches. She was educated within and employed as a Dieti- cian throughout the Hillsborough County School System.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, A. D. Mosley, and Georgia Mae Mosley-Carlisle (James); son, Willie A. Johnso, III; and brother, Al Mosley.
She is survived by: her beloved husband of 50 years, Alphonso Thomas, Sr.; sons, Alvin E. Jone, Jr., and Howard Thomas (Camille); step-children, Perschelle Thomas, Alphonso Thomas, Jr. (Brenda), Albert Thomas, Sr. (Keisha), and
Yolanda Thomas; siblings, Ralph Mosley, Sylvania Mosley, Cozette Mosley, Louise Mosley, Michael Mosley (Sherry), Pearl Willing- ham (Milton), Jakinia Mosley, Jerry Mosley, and Barbara Jean Cobb (Johnny Lee); uncles, Roy Mosley (Annie), and Robert Mosley; aunt, Pearlie Mae Proc- tor (Sonny); grandchildren, Shakeam Johnson, Shaream Johnson, Terrance Williams, Jr., Janay Williams, Cory Williams, Torry Williams (Dasiah), Keenan Thomas, Yahaira Thomas, Xavier Thomas, Malcolm Thomas, An- drea Thomas, DeAndre Thomas, Albert Thomas, Jr., Darnell Thomas, Keyshawn Thomas, Ce- cila Thomas, Jazmine Thomas, and Lanorea Perry (Wena); great-grands, Demonterio Williams, Madisyn Roberts, Nia Williams, Gabrielle Williams, Cory Williams, Jr., Kaitlyn Williams, Messiah Williams, Jewelz Williams, Akeama John- son, Ariea Johnson, Mashanti Perry, and Saint Alvin Perry; god-children, Wendell Hayes, Carla Flagg, Alexander Wynn, and Vincent Scott; cousins, Gwen Poole (Bernard), Elijah Johnson, Robert Mosley, Jacquelyn Mosley, Willie Mae Mention (Major), and Ann Richardson (Willard); close friends, Patricia Flowers, Ruby Dean Townson, Agnes McDonald, BJ Hayes, Mil- dred Johnson, and Rosa King; honorable mentions, Minnie Williams, Terrance Williams, Sr. (Monica), Sheena Williams, Lonzo Williams (Pauline), and The Jones, Turner, Keiser, Pizarro, Rose, Butler, Campbell, and Canty Families.
The visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, November 4, 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
MOTHER CLASSIE MAE GAYNOR
A Homegoing Service celebrating 81 years of life for Mother Classie Mae Gaynor will be held on Satur- day, November 5, 2022, at 11:00 a. m. at New Greater Friendship Mis- sionary Baptist Church, 3325 E. Emma Street, Tampa, Florida 33610 with Rev. Ronnie Murray, Sr., offi- ciating. Interment will follow in Chapel Hill Garden Cemetery, 11531 U. S. Highway 301, Dade City, Florida.
Mrs. Classie Gaynor, affection- ately known as “Fluckie,” was born on January 25, 1941, to Rosa Cady and Frank Moore in Dade City, Florida. Classie received her educa- tion in Dade City, Florida. She relo- cated to Brooksville, Florida and later met and married Robert Lee Gaynor, Sr. They had three chil- dren.
Classie Gaynor was an active member of New Greater Friendship M. B. Church, where she served as a Deaconess and also on the Usher Board #1 for many years. She en- joyed spending time with her family and friends while making cherished memories.
Mother Gaynor was preceded in death by: her husband, Robert Gaynor, Sr.; mother, Rosa Cady; fa- ther, Frank Moore; son, Odell (Toby) Douglas; brother, Frank; sis- ter, Deborah; 2 aunts, Classie Thomas and Bessie Thomas.
She leaves to cherish loving mem- ories of her with: 3 sons, Wallace Hall, Jr., Robert Gaynor, Jr. (India) and Rowland Gaynor (Francina); 1 daughter, Melinda Gaynor; 9 grand- children, Tameka Gaynor, Veron- ica Gaynor (Dravis), Marquise Davis, Sr., Benicia Gaynor (Titus, Sr.), Roshaunda Gaynor, Jeremiah Gaynor, Shaunna Patterson, Stephanie Stargell and Irolette Dou- glas; 21 great-grandchildren, Jare- lencia Goston, Sykhi Madison, Roderick Mack, Marquise Davis, Jr., Symaria Davis, Jarell Goston, Jr., Synecia Mack, Jayden Goston, Jamar Goston, Jamir Goston, Sarah Jeune, Jamarian Newsome, Jaquan Newsome, Ashyia Perry, Titus Perry, Jr., Ja’ceon Newsome, Robert Perry, Jamia Newsome, Jashaun Newsome, Jakhi Newsome and Carl Perry; 2 sisters, Gailey Sherman and Patricia Gray; 2 cousins, Betty Tuff and Jetty Gib- son; stepchildren, Odell Douglas, Marilyn Jackson, Gerald Gaynor, Lawrence Hamilton, Montique Har- ris (Kelsey), Dawayne Harris, Margo Roberts (Kisho), Jessie Daniels, Jeff Smith, Melvin John- son and a host of other relatives and friends.
There will be a viewing on Friday, November 4, 2022, from 3:00 – 8:00 p. m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida 33605. Due to the current CDC restrictions; we are asking that you use the visitation as an oppor- tunity to pay your final respect. For your convenience and safety, we have extended our visitation hours.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MRS. FANNIE MAE COLEMAN
Funeral service for Mrs. Fan- nie Mae Coleman will be con- ducted on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at 2:00 p. m. at St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church, 3708 E. Lake Avenue, Tampa Florida, with Pastor W. D. Sims, Officiat- ing. Interment will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Avenue, Tampa, Florida.
Mrs. Fannie Mae Coleman de- parted this earthly life to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, October 23, 2022. She was born in Americus, Georgia on March 8, 1942, to the parentage of Bonie Foster and Addie Pearl (Lassiter) Foster.
Mrs. Coleman was a resident of Tampa, Florida and a retiree of Hillsborough County Public Schools. She loved God and was a faithful member of St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church, where she was a long-standing member of the Usher Board #1.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, Bonie Foster and Addie Pearl (Lassiter) Foster; hus- band, Willie D. Coleman, Sr. and her sister, Joann “Jodie” Foster.
Mrs. Coleman leaves to cher- ish memories of her with: chil- dren, Cynthia Ann Chipp, Willie D. Coleman, Jr. (Mary), and Kent M. (Gail) Coleman; grandchil- dren, Katrina (Michael, Jr.) Oliver, Kevin (Leticia) Campbell, Lashawn (Prince, III) Milton, LaTonya Campbell, Keandra Hop- kins, Psalms Chipp, and Ai’yanna Chipp; great-grandchildren, Zion Martin, Chantel Milton, Kevin Campbell, Jr., Prince Milton, IV, Campbell Oliver, Kira Washing- ton, Khai Campbell, Kaliyah Campbell, Michael Oliver, III, Keilani Campbell, Oaklyn Hick- man, and M’erie Hardy; great great-grandchild, Rossaria Mil- ton; sisters, Bernice Khaemba and Lallie Payne; nieces, Tonya Palmer, Kathy (Tim) Lewis, Brenda (Willie) Walker, Delores (Allen) Appleby, and Melody Lawrence; devoted and caring nephew and niece, David C. (Dorothy) Coleman, III; sisters-in- law, Alice Mae Diggs, Ella (Doyle) Thompson, Edna Coleman, and Mary Coleman; brothers-in-law, Leonard (Johnny Mae) Coleman, Harry Coleman, and Ulysses Cole- man; god-daughter, Sylvia Williams; loyal friends, Nina Crews, Ella Mosley, Nancy Thomas, and Melvin Leroy Taylor; and a host of other adored rela- tives and friends, including her caregivers, Gail’s Assisted Living Facility, Inc.-Gloria Burnett, Rose Rolfe, Carline Laguerre, Dimitrice Saint Juste and Janet Green.
There will be a viewing on Fri- day, November 4, 2022 from 3pm- 8pm at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida. Masks will be required at the viewing and funeral service.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
IN MEMORIAM
MS. YSABEL D. SMITH
Mommy, daddy, sister, daughters and grandchildren, all love and miss you very much.
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