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Funerals/Memoriam
AIKENS
MRS. STEPHANIE ‘SHORT-STUFF’ PERRY-WALKER
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Stephanie Regina Perry-Walker, “Short-Stuff,” of Springhill, who passed away un- expectedly on November 25th, will be held this Saturday, De- cember 2, 2017, at 2 p. m. at First Baptist Church of College Hill, 3838 N. 29th Street, Tampa, FL 33610, Pastor S. Evan Burrows, Pastor Darrick Fullwood, eulo- gist.
Stephanie Perry-Walker was born March 3, 1969, in Tampa, FL to the late Willie James Perry and Mary Louise Henry Perry. She was affiliated with Taberna- cle of Praise Church in Atlanta, GA. Stephanie was a Class of 1987, King Senior High School graduate. Mrs. Perry-Walker was also an outgoing social but- terfly and enjoyed cheerleading, dancing, coaching, traveling, and spoiling her beautiful grand- daughters. She was a loving mother, wife, sister, and a dear friend to all.
She leaves to cherish her memories with: her husband, Michael Walker; daughter, Ash- ley Tiana Shorter (Devon); grandchildren, Ge’Niya Christina Louise Logan and Devon Elissa Shorter; special guardians, Gloria Jean Newton and Julius Newton (Katrina); brothers, Willie James Perry (Pat), Ruben Perry, Sr., Dolphus Lee Perry, Elwynn Perry (Stephanie) and Kenny Perry (Andrea); sisters, Barbara Simp- kins, Jackie Bacon (Percy), Susan Anglin (Will), Janice Mc- Cullough and Sharon Everett (Nathaniel Yancy); aunts, Shirley Valdez and Yvonne Cal- houn; nieces, Benita Perry, Renita Perry, Keisha Roberts, Tameka Roberts, Katrina Bailey, Lashawn McCullough, Tashina Perry, Marshanna Keys (Corey), Shaniya Roberts and Colinthia R. Walker; nephews, Sonny Oliver, Charles Waddy, Antonio McCullough (Destiny), Ruben Perry, Jr., (Trinese), Reymone Perry (Dyshaka), Emin Perry, Marshae Perry, Maurice Perry, Elwynn Perry, Jr., Omar Perry, Jamal Roberts, Travis Walker and A. J. Walker; cousins, Philip Henry, Joe Henry, Cynthia Mc- Cray, Greg McCray, Terry Mc- Cray, Judy Taylor, Ann McIntyre and Carla Banks; father-in-law, Harold L. Walker (Sharon); brother-in-law, Johnnie Ray Walker (Linda R.); childhood friends, Sharon Houston, Fredia Waricks and Alicia Gaines Haynes (Michael) and many, many special people whose lives she touched and left an imprint on.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday December 1st from 5 to 8 p. m. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6 p. m.
HARMON
MRS. NORMA JEAN (WILLIAMS) JONES
Homegoing Service for Mrs. Norma Jean (Williams) Jones will be held at 1 p. m. Saturday, December 2, 2017, at Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church, 4202 W. Nassau St., Tampa, FL 33607, Elder Billy E. Chatman, Jr., presiding.
Norma graduated from Mid- dleton Sr. High School in 1969. After graduating from high school, she attended Florida A & M University. She was an active member at Kingdom of Deliver- ance Worship Center until her death.
She was preceded in death by: her husband, Charlie Jones; parents, Otis and Gertrude Williams; and brothers.
She leaves to mourn: two sons, Kevin Warren and Cory Davis (Yolanda); sisters, Vernell Talley (Will), Barbara Kelly, and Sharon Chatman (Billy); grand-
children whom she loved dearly, Keivis Warren, Jr., Tanayja and Ta’jae Warren, Brianna Williams, Cory Davis, Jr. Zaco- rya Davis and Bryson Davis; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins including special beloved friends, Nellie Bell, Pa- tricia Hamilton, Trina Johnson, Cheryl Rowells, and Patricia Johnson. There will not be a viewing.
Harmon Funeral Home
ARMANI SARIYAH GREEN
Miss Armani S. Green of Tampa, Florida passed away Sat- urday, November 11, 2017. She was only 7 weeks old. She was the daughter of Lartramida Barr and Artravious Green.
She leaves a host of grand- parents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and special friends that will miss her dearly.
Her Funeral Services will be at Harmon Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at 11:30 a. m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
“Aikens Funeral Home”
MRS. LUELLA DELORES COLLINS
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Luella Delores Collins of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2017, will be held Saturday, December 2nd, 10 a. m. at First Baptist Church of Progress Village, 8722 Progress Blvd., Dr. Samuel Maxwell, Sr., Pastor, officiating. The interment will be in Orange Hill Cemetery.
Luella Delores Collins was born November 22, 1929 in Ocala, Florida to the late Johnny and Rosetta White. Luella enjoyed cooking, baking and sewing.
She leaves to cherish her pre- cious memories with: her hus- band, Ernest Collins, Jr.; children, Lawrence White (Jimmy), Linda Gordon Carley, Carolyn Gordon Shine Bryant and Larry Collins; grandchildren, Lynn Hernandez-Gordon, Vonda Carley, Robin White, Terron Shine, Chris Bryant, Jennifer White, Chenard (Speedy) Bryant, Louis Rodriguez, Letecia Collins and Lauren Collins; a host of great grandchildren and great- great grandchildren; brother, Olester White; sisters, Ineatha Roberts, Minnie Kemp and Loretta Brooks; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; special sister-in-law, An- nette Collins; friends, Rose Mitchell, Sally Holmes, Frances Pasco and Vera Woodie.
The visitation will be held at First Baptist Church of Progress Village on Friday, December 1st from 5 to 7 p. m. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6 p. m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
“Aikens Funeral Home”
CARNEGIE
MRS. MARY ROUSE ‘MUTT’ FARMER
Mrs. Mary Rouse Farmer, af- fectionately known as “Mutt,” passed peacefully from this life on the evening of November 21, 2017, after a gradual decline in health. She was surrounded and sup- ported by her loving family and caregivers during the last days of
life.Mary was born in Blitchton, Florida to the late Idella and Joe Rouse on October 6, 1922. She was baptized at an early age at Pine Grove Baptist Church, and at- tended public school in Blitchton, FL.
Mary lived in Tampa, Florida for many years before moving to Clearwater, Florida for the last seven years.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, her husband, and eight siblings.
Mary’s interests included spending time with family, cook- ing, watching game shows and playing card games. She devoted much of her time and energy as a caregiver for a number of family members. She will be remembered for her witty sense of humor and infectious laugh.
Left to celebrate and cherish Mary’s memories are: a brother, Porter Rouse (Queen) of Reddick, FL; caregiver and niece, Hazel Rouse Lewis (Alan) of Clearwater, FL.
Service will be held on Satur- day, December 02, 2017 at Pine Grove Baptist Church, Blitchton, Florida 2 p. m. Viewing is one hour prior to Services.
Arrangements are being ren- dered by Carnegie and Dallas Fu- neral Services, 1479 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave., Clearwater, FL, (727) -330-7661.
BIRTHDAY MEMORIAM
THE LEGENDARY ROBERT LEWIS, JR. Sunrise: Nov. 29, 1931
Sunset: Feb. 28, 2017
I was blessed by God to have had a talented, devoted musician for my husband. The family and I miss and love you dearly. I took care of you during the time of your sickness, you have a place within our hearts.
Love always, your wife, Gloretha, children, grand and great- grandchildren, family and friends.
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