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Newspaper
Miami Times
Location
Miami, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1956
Page
5
Community notice expresses heartfelt gratitude for sympathy during long illness and death of Mrs Mary Singleton. Thanks extend to neighbors, groups, clubs, hospitals, mortuary staff, pallbearers, organizers, and many residents from Liberty City to Gainesville for meals, flowers, donations, and support at the funeral and bereavement.
Mrs Carrie Taylor departed this life on December 15 1955. May she rest in peace. Signed Lee Taylor.
Ella Harris expresses thanks to God and many groups at Greater Bethel AME Church and affiliated lodges and clubs for kindness during illness. She mentions Ruth No 1363, Improved Pallbearers Lodge No 1, Golden Age Club, Heroines of Jericho, Booker T. Washington School, Miss Estelle Waller, and extends Christmas wishes as she reports slight improvement.
The family of the late Mrs Idella V Neely thanks friends and neighbors for expressions of sympathy during bereavement Telegrams and floral pieces were well received Naming Barbara Jean Neely Vernal Neely and Jacquelyn Neely as family members.
The family of the late Evangelist Worker Marie E Smith expresses gratitude to all who offered sympathy during illness and death. Special thanks to Rev J B Blackwell and Greater Bethel AME Church groups, especially the Senior Missionary Society, for cards, flowers, and tokens. Francis Funeral Home is thanked for its service.
In loving memory of my dear husband Rev E S Henry who passed away December 13 1954. No one knows the bitter pain I have suffered Since you have been gone Life has never been the same. In my heart your memory still lingers Mrs Violet F Henry wife.
Mrs Addie L Dowtin expresses gratitude to many kind friends for gifts and compensations during her recent misfortune. Special thanks to Mr and Mrs D A Julius of Sunlight Beauty School and CES Unique Chapter 115 Worthy Matron M Gibson. She is now an operator at Lucille's House of Beauty 4792 NW 27th Ave. NE 4-1251.
George Sands of Homestead died at Dade County Hospital on December 6 after a brief illness. He is survived by a sister and a brother in Plant City. Chapel services were held Monday afternoon with Rev. A J Reddick presiding, burial at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery.
Mrs Rebecca Dickson of 235 NW 8th Street died at Paravilla Convalescent Home on Friday December 6 after an extended illness. She is survived by her husband Burrell and a niece from St Paul North Carolina among other relatives. Funeral services were held at Mt Zion Baptist Church with Rev Graham officiating. Burial followed at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery.
John Lott of 789 NW 65th street died at Jackson Memorial Hospital on December 9. Survivors include his wife and two children plus other relatives. Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday December 15 at 8 p.m. at the Church of the Kingdom of God in Christ with Rev. David Williams officiating. Burial will be at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery.
Mrs Olley Stephen of 16510 NW 24th Ave Opa Locka died in a local hospital on December 11. Survived by two daughters in Opa Locka and a sister in Tampa. She will be taken to Tampa on Friday for final rites and burial Sunday December 16.
Julius Butler of 6543 NW 14th Court died at Jackson Memorial Hospital on December 12. He is survived by two daughters and many relatives. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced over local radio stations.
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