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CLARK S. BROWN
& SONS FUNERAL HOME
727 N. Patterson Ave.
Winston-Salem, N.C. 27101
(336) 722-8117
BARBER
Miss Pearlie J. Barber, age 74. formerly of 333 Brevard Street. Statesville.
passed away on March 7 at Brian Center Health and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born on Dec. 22,1927. to the late Henry and Ola Woods Barber. She
was educated in the Rowan County School System, Knox School, Rowan Coun
ty School, R.A. Clement and Unity High School, Iredell County.
Miss Barber enjoyed cultivating meaningful relations with family and friends,
nurturing and enriching their lives. She joined Knox Grove Baptist Church at 10
years of age. She taught Sunday school, sang with the Soul Stirrers Gospel Choir,
and participated in many church functions and activities.
She is survived by: one sister, Evelyn Barber, a host of nieces, nephews,
great-nieces and nephews, great-great-nieces and nephews, and many ^devoted
friends.
The funeral was held on March 13 at 3 p.m. at Knox Grove Baptist Church,
Cleveland. N.C. Rev. James Ray Millsaps officiated. Burial followed at Knox
Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Clark S. Brown & Sons Funeral Home directors
were in charge of the arrangements.
BUTLER
Mrs. Jessie K. Butler, age 78, formerly of 1267 Peachtree Street, passed away
on March 17 at Meadowbrook Manor in Clemmons.
She was born on Nov. 30, 1923, in Orangeburg. S.C., to the late Lawrence
and Viola Keitt. She was a member of Goler Memorial AME Zion Church. She
retired from Winston-Salem State University's department of maintenance.
Her parents, four sisters, and five brothers preceded her in death.
She is survived by: her devoted husband and friend for 63 years, Mr. Willie
J. Butler; one sister-in-law, Ms. Maggeline Keitt; four daughters, 'Katherine B.
McCloud, Delores B. Lassiter, Patricia B. Higgins of Winston-Salem and
Claudette (Robert) Jarrett of Lexington, N.C.; two sons, William (Brenda) Butler.
Jesse (Doris) Butler of Winston-Salem; 18 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren:
six great-great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral was held March 22 at 12:30 p.m. at Goler AME Zion Church.
Rev. Seth O. Lartey officiated. Burial followed at Parklawn Memorial Gardens.
Clark S. Brown & Sons Funeral Home directors were in charge of the
arrangements.
FRIEND
Mr. Robert Clifton Friend, "Joe," formerly of 1640 E. 23rd Street, passed
away on March 14 at his residence.
He was bom Nov. 15, 1918 in Kemersville to the late Rev. Ira A. Friend and
Mrs. Minnie Warren Friend. He retired in 1982 from Dancy Construction Co. after
more than 20 years of loyal service. He was a kind and generous man who loved
his family dearly. He loved gardening and taking care of his chickens and dog.
He was a member of St. Stephens Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by two sisters and five brothers: Ms. Fern Maxine
Friend. Ms. Priscilla Frazier, Mr. Howard Friend, Mr. Walter Friend, Mr. Ralph
Friend, Mr. Ernest Friend, and Mr. John Friend.
He is survived by: three children. Ms. Bertha Bynum, Pastor Shirley L.
(George) Johnson, and Bishop Joseph P. (Josephine) Lowery, allot'the city; three
brothers, Mr. Henry Friend and Mr. James (Beverly) Friend of Montclair, N.J..
and Mr. Maryland "Peewee" (Ida) Friend of the city; two devoted nieces, Mrs.
Patricia F. (MarVin) Ladson and Ms. Gwendolyn Friend; a devoted nephew, Mr.
James (Victoria) Friend; a devoted cousin, Mr. Ronnie Warren; and a devoted
friend, Ms. Dorothy Archie; 11 grandchildren; eight nieces and nephews; and a
host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral was held March 19 at 2 p.m. at St. Paul's United Methodist
Church, Kemersville. Bishop Joseph P. Lowery officiated. Burial followed at
Evergreen Cemetery. Clark S. Brown & Sons Funeral Home directors were in
charge of the arrangements.
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BREVARD
Infant Alexis Monea' Brevard of 605 Corktree Lane. High Point, passed away
at High Point Regional Hospital on March 20.
She leaves to cherish her loving memories: her parents, Ms. Natalie Robert
son and Mr. Bobby Brevard; two brothers, Jermell Robertson and Dominique
Robertson; grandparents. Carolyn Robertson. William Haywood and Patricia
Brevard; two aunts. Mrs. Jasica (Time) Dixon, Ms. Demetress (Travis) Steele; one
great-uncle. Rev. Charles .(Dianney Robertson; one great-aunt. Ms. Norma Brown,
all of High Point; and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends. ?
The funeral was held on March 26 at 1 p.m. at Williams Memorial CME
Church. Rev. Robert Williams officiated and Rev. Charles Robertson provided the
eulogy. Interment followed in Carolina Biblical Gardens. Arrangements were
entrusted to and services were conducted by Gilmore Funeral Service.
UAUCV
Mrs. Fannie T. Haney of .2.120 Gerald Street passed on March 22. The Angel
of Mercy moved into the room of the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical
Center and quietly slipped away with our dear loved one. However, He who waits
upon the Lord is ready whenever He calls. He lives so death can find him at
leisure. And so it was with Fannie "Lou" Haney on that bright, sunny afternoon,
when she was called to eternal rest.
Fannie T. Haney was bom in Forsyth County on Jan. 25, 1932, and was the
daughter of the late John Tomlin and Louise Tomlin. At an early age, she pro
fessed Christ as her savior and joined New Bethel Baptist Church, where she was
a faithful and devoted member. God blessed her with a beautiful voice, which she
used to uplift the name of Jesus in song.
She retired from the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System after 32
years as a teacher.
She leaves to cherish her memory: two daughters. Mrs. Brenda (Jerome)
Scott of South Boston, Va.. Miss Shawnee Haney of the home; two sons, Mr.
Willie (Marsha) Haney of Decatur, Ga., and Mr. Johann Haney of the city; six
grandsons, Antione. Johann Jr.. Jonathan, Juan. Justin and Jarred; two grand
daughters. Ashlyn and Jontille; one great-granddaughter. Aiyanna.
She also leaves to cherish her loving memory: a devoted niece, Mrs. Norma
Brown; five lifelong friends. Mrs. Kathryn C. Spease, Mrs. Gwen Thompson.
Mrs. Elise Pauling, Rev. Gretha Michael and Mrs. Eloise Brown: and a host of
other relatives and friends.
The funeral was held March 27 at 1:30 p.m. at New Bethel Baptist Church.
Dr. Jerry Drayton officiated. Interment followed in Evergreen Cemetery. Arrange
ments were entrusted to and services were conducted by Gilmore Funeral Home
BANKS
Ms. Thelma Banks, age 77. of 1831 Disher Road. Midway, N.C., passed on
March 24 at the Brian Center. Lexington. N.C.
She was bom in Davidson County on Dec. 14r 1923, to the late Colman and
Mable Tuttle. She was a retired employee of Thomasville Furniture Plant C.
She leaves to cherish her loving memories: two sons, Mr. Lonnie (Jackie)
Paige and Mr. Melvin Paige: two daughters. Ms. Katie DeLapp and Mrs. Rachel
(Henry) Thomas; two brothers. Mr. James Tuttle and Mr. Alfred (Katie) Tuttle:
one sister, Ms. Annie Leonard; 1 Pgrandchildren; a host of great-grandchildren,
nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends.
The funeral was held March 27 at 3 p.m. at the Gates of Zion Glorious Church
of God. Bishop Robert Melton officiated. Interment followed in the church ceme
tery. Arrangements were entrusted to and services were conducted by Gilmore
Funeral Home.
MILLER
Mrs. Millie H. Miller. AKA "Mrs. Emma," of 2787 Piedmont Circle passed
away March 16 at her residence.
She was born July 28,1918, in Cordova, S.C., to Jervy Haywood and Fannie
Comer Haywood. She was a member of Christ Temple ChurchPof God in Christ.
She was preceded in death by: her parents; husband. Mr. Robert Miller; and
her sister, Agnes Lanier.
She leaves to cherish her memory: two daughters, Mrs. Wendy Miller (Turn
er) and Ms. Lillian Pager; two sisters, Mrs. Frances H. Gray and Mrs. Betty Smith;
four brothers, Mr. Jerry Haywood (Delisha), Mr. Oscar (Juanita) Haywood, Mr.
Berkley Haywood (Evelyn) and Mr. Clyde Haywood; grandchildren, Ms. Rosa
Lanier. Ms. Ann Ploweden (Sonny); a great-grandson, Mr. Tracy Richardson
(Aldina); and a host of other nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
The funeral was held March 21 at 3 p.m. at the Frances S. and Jerry C.
Gilmore Jr. Memorial Chapel. Interment followed in Piedmont Memorial Gar
dens. Arrangements were entrusted to and services were conducted by Gilmore
Funeral Home.
KEffDALL
Ms. Dorietha Kendall was the daughter of the late Will and Mittie Kendall.
She was bom March 5, 1933, in Anson County. On March 16, the Lord came to
our beloved at High Point Regional Hospital and quietly called her home.
She was preceded in death by: four sisters, Mrs. Georgia Lee Ingram, Mrs.
Margie Ree Chapman. Mrs. Ola Lewis and Mrs. Willie Mae Waddell; and four
brothers. Mr. Cornelius Kendall, Mr. Ollie Kendall. Mr. Robert Odell Kendall and
Mr. E D. Kendall.
She leaves to treasure her precious memories: three sisters, Miss Dorothy
Kendall of the home, Mrs. Rose Marie Waddell of Jersey City, N.J., and Mrs. Fan
nie Smith of Ansonville, N.C.; one brother, Mr. Janles Wyatt Kendall of Jersey
City, N.J.: two sisters-in-law. Mrs. Jennie Kendall of Ansonville and Mrs. Marie
Kendal! of Port Satema. Fla.; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other Na
tives and friends.
The funeral was held March 23 at 1 p.m. at St. Paul United Church of God.
Bishop E.H. Bain officiated. Interment followed in Carolina Biblical Gardens.
Arrangements were entrusted to and services were conducted by Gilmore Funer
al Service.
HILL
Ms. Brenda Legrande Thompson HiU was born in High Point on Dec. 13,
1946. She was the daughter 6? the late Arthur and Lossie Thompson. Brenda
Thompson - fondly known as "Brent" by her family and friends - answered
God's heavenly call quietly and peacefully on March 17 at Cameron Glen Care
Center, Reston. Va. She is now free from pain and enfolded in the loving care of
God. her Maker and Redeemer.
As a devout Christian, Brent's Christian journey began as a youth at Calvary
Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. J.E. Milton. As an adult, she became
a member of Church of God Prophecy. Redding Street, under Rev. Douglas Quick
of High Point. Once she relocated to Virginia, she joined Ebenezer Baptist Church
of Wtxxlbridge, Va.
She was previously employed by Marriott Inc. of Alexandria, Va. Brent
always wore a beautiful smile and had a gift for talking. She was q faithful and
humble mother, grandmother, aunt and cousin. She was a second mother to many
and extended concern and constructive advice to all. To have known her was to
love her. To have worked with her was a pleasure. To have realized the measure
of her life was a treasure. Her life was one of service to God, family and friends.
She was preceded in death by: her parents: a son, Lynn E. Hill; and a broth
er. Darryl Thompson.
Surviving are: daughters, Andrea H. Murphy (Robert) of Woodbridge. Va.,
Tahira Asha Haynes (niece) of Brooklyn, N.Y.; a son, Adrian D. Hill of High
Point; sisters. Carolyn L. Wilson (Johnnie) of High Point. Ollie Mae Wheeler
(Donnie) of Alexandria. Va.; brothers. Michael Thompson (Tracey) of Greensboro
and Vernon "Donnie Ray" Thompson of Burlington, N.C.; grandchildren, Ashley
Murphy, Amber Murphy. Alliscft Murphy. Gilead. N.C.. Viola Thompson of High
Point: yncle. Jack Medley of Mt. Gilead. N.C.: a dear cousin (more like a sister).
Peggy J. Smith of Alexandria, Va.; play sisters: Gretchen Bishop of Alexandria,
Va., Mildred Cowans, Mary Rowers of High Point; and a host of nieces, nephews,
aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends.
Her physical presence is no longer with us; however, she will long be remem
bered for her good work. ^
The funeral was held March 21 at 1 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church. Rev.
Douglas Quick officiated. Burial followed in Guilford Memorial Park. Arrange
ments were entrusted and services were conducted by Gilmore Funeral Home.
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GLENN
Mr. Dallas Monroe Glenn of 4990 Davis Road was bom Sept. 9, 1927, in
Winston-Salem to the late Eugene and Cora Haizlip Glenn. He resided in Detroit,
Mich., most of his life where he was a retiree of Daimler-Chrysler. Mr. Glenn was
a member of Rising Star Baptist Church, Walnut Cove. He departed this life
March 19 at Forsyth Medical Center.
He leaves to cherish fond memories: his devoted wife. Mrs. Nancy Glenn of
the home, two daughters, Veronica (Harold) Green, Detroit. Mich., and Belinda
(David) Burnette. Winston-Salem: one son. Kenneth Glenn, Cincinnati, Ohio; two
sisters. Elizabeth (Matthew) Douglas, Dallas, Texas, and Geneva Rodgers,
Springfield. Ohio; three brothers. Herman (Lorraine) Glenn, Howard (Stella)
Glenn and Ernest Glenn, all of Springfield. Ohio; one aunt, Beulah Miller. Win
ston-Salenv. and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews,
other relatives and friends.
The funeral was held March 22 at 2 p.m. at Rising Star Baptist Church. Rev.
Gregory Hairston officiated and Rev. Belvin Jessup was the eulogist. Interment
followed in Gardens of Memory Cemetery. Walkertown. Hooper Funeral Home
directors were in chaise of the arrangements.
OATES
John Benjamin Oates of 836 N. Jackson Ave. passed away on March 21 at
Forsyth Medical Center. He was a native of Winston-Salem, w here he was a 1940
graduate of Atkins High School, and a resident of Washington. D.C., for most of
his life. He continued his education at Howard University and was a graduate of
Washington Technical University (University of the District of Columbia).
Mr. Oates was a veteran of the U.S. Army (World War II), a retiree of the
International Communication Agency, U.S. State Department. Voice of America
and a member of Carver Road Church of Christ.
Surviving are: a daughter. Khadija-Venita Smith of Reston, Va.; two sons.
Warren (Janice) Oates of Tacoma. Wash., and John Oates of Silver Spring. Md.:
four grandchildren, Karen Oates of Washington, D.C.. Tazkiya Smith (Ravford)
Jones. Tauhid and Taslim Smith, all of Reston, Va.: one nephew. Charles
(Annalee) Oates of Raleigh: a devoted cousin and care-giver, Juanita Warren of
the home; a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral was held on March 27 at 2 p.m. at Carver Road Church of Christ.
Interment followed in Evergreen Cemetery. H<x>per Funeral Home directors were
in charge of the arrangements.
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Funeral Home
822 Carl Russell Ave.
722-3459
CROSS
Mr Yates Jowi Cross. known to family and friends, as "Bear." 2539 Kilkare
Ave., Winston-Salem, passed away March 16 at Wake Forest University Baptist
Medical Center.
He was a native of Winston-Salem, horn on July 22, 1936, the son of the late
John and Glady s Cross. He was a member of Macedonia TVPH Church of God
Inc.. was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was a retired security guard for Interna
tional Total Services Inc.
His patents and a sister. JuaniUi Cross, preceded him in death.
He leaves to cherish his memory: his wife, Martha Cross of the home; nine ^
children; Cynthia Williamson, Samuel (Shelia) Williamson, Tamara (Stanley)
Huirston, Anna (Albert) Crawford, Somoria Williamson, Jackie Cross, Marcus ^
Well and Yates John Cross Jr.. all of Winston-Salem, and Vincent Williamson ot
Tillery, N.C.; 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one sister. Mary (Paul)
Bradley of Greenbelt, Md.; two brothers. Eddie Lee (Lena) Cross of Washington.
D.C., and Robert (Gwendolyn) Cross of Winston-Salem; an aunt, Mozelle
(James) Caldwell; an uncle, Nathaniel Carpenter, both of Winston-Salem; six sis- [
ters-in-law; three brothers-in-law; a host of other relatives and friends.
A home-going service was held March 22 at 11 a.m. at Macedonia TVPH ;!
Church of God Inc. Apostle S.D. Johnson officiated. Burial followed at Salisbury t
National Cemetery, Salisbury. N.C. Russell Funeral Home directors were in ..
charge of the arrangements. , i
EDWARD "J
Mr. James "Jimmy" Everette Edward 111. 5890 Caradco Road. Winston- J
Salem, passed away March 16 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. ?',
He was bom on April 19, 1951, in Chattanooga, Tenn., to the late James and ' j
Mary Edwards where he lived until 1999. For the past three years, James resided .
with his sister, Alma E. Cain in Winston-Salem. James attended the public schools v J
in Chattanooga and graduated from Riverside High School in 1968.
He held a variety of positions, with this last being maintenance supervisor for
ABS. a janitorial service company. Upon leaving ABS, James became the primary
care-giver for his aunt. Alma E. Brown, until her death in 1999. o
At an early age, he joined First Baptist Church, Rev. H.H. Battle, pastor. ~ J
To cherish his memory, James leaves; sisters. Alma E. Cain of Winston-Salem 1'?
and Linda E. Jinks of Chattanooga, Tenn.; nephews, Randell A. Cain Jr. of J
Durham and Fred W. Jinks IV of Chattanooga; niece, Traci J. Ramsey of Dallas, '
Texas; niece-in-law, Cynthia D. Rorie-Cain of Durham; cousin. Ramona Manning ?!
of Winter Park. Fla.; and several other family members and friends.
A graveside service was held March 22 at 2 p.m. at Evergreen Cemetery. Rev.
L.S. Weils officiated. Burial followed at Evergreen Cemetery. Russell Funeral
Home directors were in charge of the arrangements.
FUNDERBURK
Mrs. Debbie Lynn Conrad Funderburk, 300-C Vista Court, Winston-SaJem, ?
passed away on March 18 at Forsyth MedicaPCenter. She was bom on Feb. 8, |
1956. to David and Peggy Conrad of Winston-Salem. She attended Winston
Salem/Forsyth County Schools and graduated from Parkland High School in
1974. She received a bachelor's degree from Winston-Salem State University and
a master's degree from N.C. A&T State University in Greensboro. She worked at
WSSU for 17 years and held the position of veterans coordinator.
She was a faithful member of St. Peter's World Outreach Center, where he
seized as president of the children's church ministry.
She is survived by: her loving husband. Albert Leander Funderburk of the
home; one beautiful daughter. Lokia Java' Conrad of Winston-Salem; her dear
parents. David and Peggy Conrad of Winston-Salem; one brother. David (Cather
ine) Conrad Jr. of Union, N.J.; three sisters, J. Rene? Conrad, Kristy (James)
Franklin and Lattice (Antonio) Benjamin, all of Winston-Salem; a loving mother
in-law, Willa Shelton of Winston-Salem; four brothers-in-law. Dexter Funderburk
and Ronald Funderburk of Charlotte, Preston Funderburk and James Funderburk
of Winston-Salem; one sister-in-law, Sonjia Funderburk of Winston-Salem; one
uncle. Anthony (Barbara) Hairston; 10 aunts, Kennetta Thompson, Sadie (Lester)
Hairston, all of Winston-Salem, Andrea Hairston of Bronx, N.Y., Jeanne Rucker,
Florence Conrad. Betty Wilkes and Elizabeth Frazier, all of Winston-Salem; Jack
ie (Willis) Penn of Charlotte, Shirley Conrad of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Faith
Conrad of Dorchester, Mass.; and many special nieces, nephews and devoted fam
ily and friends.
A home-going service was held March 22 at 1:30 p.m. at St. Peter's World
Outreach Center. Dr. J.C. Has It Sr. officiated. Burial followed at Evergreen Ceme
tery. Russell Funeral Home directors were in charge of the arrangements.
ROBINSON
Mr. Algie Preston Robinson, 209 Rhyne Ave., Winston-Salem, passed away
on March 17 at his residence following a period of illness.
He was born on Feb. 10, 1925, in Asheville to the late Edward and Catherine
Robinson. He spent most of his adult life in New York, N. Y., and returned to Win
ston-Salem 11 years ago. He was a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church; was
a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in World War II; and was a retired postal
worker in New York. N.Y.. with 43 years of service.
He is survived by: two daughters. Bettie Jean Robinson of the home and Bar
bara Hamilton of New York, N.Y.; three sons. Algie Robinson Jr., Cecil Robinson
and Michael Robinson, all of New York, N.Y.; 15 grandchildren; six great-grand
children; one brother-in-law. Mack (Josephine) Marks; nieces; nephews; other rel
atives and friends.
The funeral was held March 22 at II a.m. at Mount Olive Baptist Church. J
Rev. Charles E. Gray officiated. Burial followed at Salisbury National Cemetery,
Salisbury, N.C. Russell Funeral Home directors were in charge of the arrange- \
ments. ,
VERBLE i
Mrs. Marcelette McCorkle Verble, formerly of 3190 Shaw Ridge Road, Win- !
ston-Salem, passed away on March 16 at the home of her brother, Abner
McCorkle. in Mitchellville, Md.
She was born in Mecklenburg County on Feb. 13, 1924, to the late Chromere
and Grace McCorkle. She had relocated to live with her brother in Maryland since 'J
her illness. During her childhood. Marcelette was a member of Columbus Chapel ?
AME Zion Church in Mecklepburg County. J
Marcelette completed elementary and high school education in the Mecklen- J
burg County public schools. After receiving a bachelor's degree in education from ,
Winston-Salem Teachers College, she continued her studies and completed her !
requirements for a master's degree in elementary education from N.C. Agricul
tural and Technical State University of Greensboro.
After her marriage to the late Fred H. Verble and moving to Winston-Salem. J
she affiliated with Grace Presbyterian Church, USA. There she was a member of i
the United Presbyterian Women.
For 30 years her love for children kept her life happy and fulfilled. Those ?
teaching years were spent in Scotland County, Lexington (N.C.) City Schools and !
High Point City Schools.
Marcelette is survived by: two brothers and their wives of Maryland. Abner
and Lucy Helena McCorkle and Melvin and Eunice McCorkle; two sisters-in-law, j
Betty Harris of Kannapolis and Georgia Harris of Landis. N.C.; and a host of ;
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
The funeral was held on March 23 at noon at Grace Presbyterian Church, J
USA. Dr. Samuel Stevenson officiated. Burial followed at Piedmont Memorial ?
Gardens. Russell Funeral Home directors were in charge of the arrangements. J
WASHINGTON
Ms. Camilla Harriette Washington, 707 N. Elm Street, High Point, formerly , :
of 625 W. Sixth Street, Apt. 10-R (Crystal Towers), passed away on March 18 at |
High Point Regional Hospital.
She was born on April 1, 1951. to the late Mr. George Epps and Mrs. Maggie J
Woods Marshall (Harsh). She provided home-care service for several residents ?
until her health declined. She moved to . !
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ters in 1995.
She is survived by: two sons, Mr.
Hart Baker Jr. of Baltimore. Md.. and
Mr. Antoine Washington (Marva) of
Salrsbury.'N.C.; two devoted daughters,
Ms. Renay Washington and Ms. Cindo
ra Washington of Winston-Salem: one
stepdaughter. Mrs. Tammy Gibson
(Alfred) of Baltimore; four grandchil
dren. Jakorey and Da-Marqus Washing
ton of Winston-Salem. Antoine Wash
ington Jr. of Salisbury. N.C.. and Ter
rance Manokey of Baltimore:, three
brothers. Mr. James A. Boyd. Mr. Arm
stead Boyd and Mr. Wesley Boyd (Tar
sha); three sisters. Mrs. Hilda Faison
(Charles). Mrs. Ella Johnson (Karl) and
Mrs. Verdella Melvin (Rudell), all of
Baltimore.
She also leaves to cherish her mem
ories: her ex-husband and friend, Mr.
Robert Washington (Ann); a host of
nephews, nieces, great-nephews, great
niece. relatives and friends.
The funeral was held March 23 at 1
p.m. at the Chapel of Russell Funeral
Home. Pastor Clayton Reid officiated.
Burial followed at Evergreen Cemetery.
Russell Funeral Home directors were in
charge of the arrangements.
In Loving
Memory of...
Mrs. Cora H. Broome
(Sept. 1, 1912-April 3, 1998)
"A Mother's Love -
oh who would dare
To measure what 'tis worth
For each of us to know th& love
Of her who gave us birth."
Odell & Flora Broome. Jr.
Bossier City, LA