Anna Mildred
Fancher (May 17, 1925 - May 20, 2007)
Anna
Mildred Fancher, who was one of eight children, was born on May 17,
1925 to Claude Covengton Kemp and Maggie Biddies Kemp in Jeanette,
Pennsylvania. She was united in
Holy Matrimony to Henry Fancher and to their union four children
were born - Gayland R. Fancher, Deborah P. Fancher-Johnson, Margaret
J. Fancher-Wray and Michele D. Fancher-Alexander. She was a devoted
wife, mother, mentor, and collector. She loved baking, sewing, and
dancing. She had a warm and loving smile that touched the hearts of
many. She will truly be missed by family as well as by friends. Anna departed this
life at her home on May 20, 2007 at the young age of 82. She is
survived by her brother, Claude Kemp, her four children, twelve
grandchildren and a host of great-grandchildren as well as nieces,
nephews and friends. Sweet Dreams. James Kemp, born
December 5, 1932 to Claude C. Kemp and Maggie B. Kemp, departed this
life on May 29, 2007 at St. Vincent Charity Hospital after a brief
illness. He is survived by his brother Claude Kemp and a host of
nieces and nephews. He joins his sister Anna Mildred Fancher in this
Celebration of Life.
Doris A. Farrow
(February 26,
1935 – November 15, 2003)
Doris Arlene Farrow was born May
12, 1955 in Cleveland, Ohio. She was
affectionately known as “Dori”. The following family members
preceded her in death: sister Patricia, father Lewis, brother
Lawrence, grandparents, one aunt, and five uncles. Doris accepted Christ at the Agape Christian Center in the
Fall of 2002. Doris was educated at Collinwood
High School. She later obtained her Associate Degree in Early
Childhood Education in 1980 and in 1985 she earned her Pre-K
Certification. At the age of fourteen, Doris
began working at the Old Central Market. After she earned her
degree in Early Childhood Education, Doris accepted employment
on October 22, 1979 with the Community United Head Start &
Company. Doris was hired as an assistant teacher and then she
became a supervising teacher. Doris also was employed at
Jacob’s Field and the Gund Arena. She was actively employed and
involved with these organizations until her passing on Saturday,
November 15th. Sammy Clay, Doris’ lifetime
companion and friend will miss Doris dearly. They enjoyed many
days, holidays and vacations together. Doris touched the lives of the
children at the daycare and head start programs. She loved her
nieces and nephews and they affectionately called her “Bo Bo”.
Doris leaves behind a legacy for helping others. She always had
a smile and a hug for everyone. Remembering Doris in Love, she
leaves her mother, Mrs. Della Bunkley; her companion, Sammy
Clay; four sisters, Shirley Ash, Stella Brooks, Emma Williams, and Tanya
Hamerter; brother Johnnie Farrow; three brothers-in-law, Charles
Porter of Atlanta, Georgia, Harold Hamerter and
John Williams both of Cleveland; aunts and uncles and a host of
nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins and
friends.
Felder, Sharon
(September 29, 1948 - November 16, 2007)
Robert Lee Fell
(October 20, 1924 - January 6, 2005)
Robert
Lee Fell was born October 20, 1924 in Tunica, Mississippi to Elizabeth
and John Fell. At the age of five, Robert's family moved to Cleveland,
Ohio where he accepted Christ at an early age and attended the Cleveland
Public Schools. He
entered the United States Army in 1943 during World War II and was
honorably discharged in 1946. Robert, who enjoyed working with his
hands, photographing, building and gardening, was later employed by
Sherman Snyder until his retirement in 1975. After
a few years of illness, he parted this life on January 6, 2005. He is
preceded in death by his parents, siblings Tommy Lee Fell, Nathaniel
Fell, Eula May Fell and Josephine Miller as well as daughter Patricia
Sprigs. Those
left to cherish his memories include his wife, Martha Fell; children,
Renee Pearson, Calvin Fell and Jeanette Fell (James) Woodson, all of the
Cleveland area; brother, Eddie Fell of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania;
brothers-in-law, James (Jean) Miller of East Chicago, Indiana and
Chester Miller of Tunica, Mississippi; sister-in-law, Penny Williams of
Cleveland, Ohio; twenty-six grandchildren; eighteen
great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; a host of nieces,
nephews, cousins and friends; as well as special niece Lacy Wellington
of Tunica, Mississippi.
Daryl Kent Ferguson
(February
9, 1952 - January 16, 2005)
Daryl Kent Ferguson was born in Cleveland, Ohio on February
9, 1952 to Barbara Johnson and the late James Higbee. Daryl accepted Christ as his personal Savior eight years ago
through the witnessing of his sister-in-law - Evangelist Regina
Ferguson. In July of 2001, he became a member of Kingdom Revival Center
where his twin brother Dwight attends. Even though Daryl was confined to a wheelchair all of his
life, he didn't look at that as a handicap. He always loved the
outdoors - especially during the holidays spent with his family. He
loved working in the workshop at his nursing home and would get mad if
he couldn't go to work. I mean he would get a serious attitude! He
also loved all sports and was a diehard fan of the Cleveland Browns.
His brother Dwight once took him to a baseball game and Daryl wanted him
to buy everything they sold. Daryl had a great sense of humor and would
always make a joke or two at all the family functions. Daryl's most
cherished blessing was spending time with his mother and family whom he
loved very much. Over a year ago, Daryl's earthly body started to get weaker
and weaker, but, he still maintained good spirits until the Lord said
Daryl, no more pain, no more suffering, come go with me. On Sunday
January 16, 2005, Daryl surrendered to the calling of his Master. He leaves to cherish his memories and mourn his passing, his
mother, Barbara Johnson; stepfather, Walter Johnson; three brothers,
Dwight (Regina), Eric (Mattie), and Neil (Shelley); one sister, Michelle
(Ralph); four aunts, four uncles (two which preceded him in death) and a
host of nephews, nieces and cousins.
Brenda Fisher
(December 30, 1958 - January 28, 2006)
Brenda
Ann Fisher was born December 30, 1958 in Cleveland, Ohio to Wilson
Fisher and Helen Johnson. Both parents preceded her in death.
She confessed her
life to Christ at an early age in 1965 at Prince of Peace Baptist
Church, Rev. Finnley, Pastor. During her teenage years she joined
Lakeside Baptist Church, Rev. Mays, Pastor. Eventually, Brenda
became a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church, Rev. Winston, Pastor.
After being a member for a year and a half, Brenda left Elizabeth, for
the Lord had other work for her to do. However, in 2005 Brenda
returned back home to Elizabeth Baptist Church, Rev. Gibson, Pastor;
this was her first love, where she was nurtured and taught that God is
love and nothing else matters. When she returned, she became very
active in the church. She loved to sing. She became a member
of the Celestial Choir, the Mass Choir and the Praise Team. Brenda
was also the overseer of the newly developed Praise Dancers. Brenda attended
Shaw High School. Brenda worked at Ford Motors for a short time
after high school. After being laid off from Ford, the Lord
blessed her with another job. She worked for The United States
Postal Service for nine years before returning back to Ford Motors.
Brenda worked for Ford until she became ill. Although sick, Brenda
never lost her zeal. One would never know that she was battling
cancer. Brenda loved people, so every year she would give a BIG
fourth of July cookout. The last year, in 2005, she rented a pony
for all the children to ride, even the children in the neighborhood were
allowed to ride the pony. Brenda came from
a very large family of 12. Three of Brenda's siblings preceded her
in death; Annette, Wendy, and Michael. The Lord came and ushered
Brenda into heaven on Saturday, January 28, 2006. She leaves to
celebrate her new home in heaven her husband, Eric; one son, Tshome; one
daughter, Shekinah; one grandson, Treyvor; six brothers, Ralph
(Chicago), Sherman, Donald, Calvin, Juan and Devell; two sisters,
Carolyn (Sylvester), and her twin, Linda; four step sisters, Denise,
Ann, Gwen, and Donna; three favorite nieces, Sonya, LaSwan, which she
treated like a daughter, and Tenisha; one favorite nephew, Devell; two
favorite great nephews, DeMario and DaVion; one favorite great niece,
Tiasha, and her second mother, Louise, and a host of relatives and
friends.
Gertrude Marie Fisher
(March 9, 1941 - May 12, 2005)
Gertrude M. Fisher, born the sixth of seven
children to the late John Lewis Fisher and Rosie Williams Fisher, March
9, 1941, in Humbolt, Tennessee. She graduated from Short Ridge High
School of Indianapolis, Indiana in 1959. She moved to Cleveland, Ohio
in 1974. Gertrude was baptized at an early age and
joined the Mt. Paren Baptist Church. She later joined The Harvest
Missionary Baptist Church of Cleveland. Gertrude was a wonderful and loving mother
who truly loved the Lord. Gertrude was devoted to her Lord, family and
friends. Gertrude was known for her "Can Do" attitude, assisting family,
friends and strangers in any given situation. Gertrude was happy doing
for others. Gertrude taught her son the Love of Jesus
and the independence for survival through education and her life
experiences. She was "Mother" and "Father", continuing to provide for
her son even in his adulthood. Gertrude's strength and guidance will be
truly missed, but her spirit and her memory will live in the lives of
her family until the Lord calls them home to be with her. Mother will be
tremendously missed by her son, extended family, friends and all that
knew her. Gertrude departed this life and joined her
Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, May 12, 2005. She was preceded
in death by her parents, three sisters, Vera Fisher, Jesse Lee Matthews,
Cloattee Reid, two brothers, John Alfred Fisher and Charles Fisher. Gertrude leaves to cherish her memory, a
devoted son, Sean (Helena) Fisher of Ferndale, Michigan; brother, Willie
Lee (Evelyn) Fisher of Indianapolis, Indiana; nieces, Daphne
Stanley-Campbell (Ronald) and Patriece Marshall of Cleveland, Ohio and
Phyllis Peterson of Austintown, Ohio; nephew, Rodney L. Peterson; six
great-nieces, Chara, Da-Rhonda, Ashontae, and Jasmin, all of Cleveland,
Ohio, Tamara and Heather, who are in the Military; six great-nephews,
Alfred Jr. of Terre Haute, Indiana, Ronald Jr., Andre, Rheco, Brandon,
Rodney Jr., all of Cleveland, Ohio; five great-great-nephews; five
great-great-nieces; and a host of many loving friends.
Thend Simba Fisher
(December 5, 1966 –
January 6, 2005)
Thend Simba
Fisher was born unto Carolynne and Richard Fisher on December 5, 1966 in
Cleveland, Ohio. He gave his life unto Christ at the age of 15 at
St. Paul Lutheran Church, May 10, 1981. Thend attended Cleveland
Public School. While attending Collinwood High he met the love of
his life, Judy Taylor, who preceded him to heaven. The love
between them gave life to their only child, Larissa Faye Taylor.
Thend has two grandchildren, July Taylor and DWayne Puch.
Thend Simba Fisher leaves behind to
celebrate his love for life, his parents Carolynne and Richard Fisher;
7 brothers, Richard Fisher II, Rodney Fisher, James Fisher, Osmond
Fisher, Maud Fisher, Giles Fisher and Stephen Fisher; 4 sisters,
Carolynne Fisher, Muriel Sabir, Amelia Mosby and Let'see Fisher;
27 nieces and nephews and 11 great nieces and nephews.
Craig Fitzpatrick
( June 6, 1962 - January 30, 2006)
Craig
Christopher Fitzpatrick, who was born on June 6, 1962 in Cleveland,
Ohio, was one of two sons born to the union of Charles D. and Elizabeth
Fitzpatrick. Craig
accepted Christ and was baptized at St. Timothy Missionary Baptist
Church on January 2, 1991. He was a member of Jonas Temple C.O.G.I.C.
until September 4, 2005 when he decided to join his mother at First
Greater New Zion Baptist Church. Craig
graduated from Shaker Heights High School in 1980. Craig's passion for
cooking allowed him the opportunity to work at various restaurants
throughout the city. He decided to expand his skills by attending the
Pennsylvania Institute of Culinary Arts where he graduated "summa cum
latte" in May of 1997. He
leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Elizabeth (Robert) English; his
father, Charles D. (Pauline) Fitzpatrick; one son, Pierre R.
Fitzpatrick; one brother, Reginald C. (Freda) Fitzpatrick of Glendale,
Arizona; two sisters, Brenda (Jesse) Carter and Vanessa English; his
special aunt, Irene Lott; niece, Dierra Fitzpatrick; nephew, Blake
Adams; goddaughter, Ashley Jones; and a host of other loving aunts,
uncles, cousins, relatives and friends.
We loved him, but God loved him best.
Walter W.
Fitzpatrick (November 9, 1957 - July 1, 2007)
Walter
William Fitzpatrick was born November 9, 1957, in Cleveland, Ohio.
He was the youngest child of seven children to bless Edward and the
late Essie Fitzpatrick. In 1967, Walter
accepted Christ at the tender age of ten and was baptized at the
First Community Baptist Church. In 1978, Walter united with The
Star of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church under the pastorate of the
late Min. L.T. Randle I and remained there intermittently until he
passed away. Walter served on the Courtesy Committee and was very
appreciative of his Board members. Walter attended John
Hay High School in the Cleveland Public School System. He also
achieved his Bachelor of Arts Degrees in Business Administration and
Accounting from the University of Findlay in Norfolk, Virginia. Walter’s place of
employment was Ford Motor Company where he served as a Chipper and
Grinder Operator in the Cleveland Casting Department. During the
latter years of his life, he became an avid photographer and
Computer Operator. Walter was a lover of good Gospel preaching and
Music. At 8:25pm on Sunday,
July 1, 2007, Walter departed this life at The Cleveland Clinic
Foundation. He is preceded in death by his mother and two brothers
Edward, Jr., and Arluster. Walter leaves to
cherish his memories while mourning his passing a loving and devoted
father, Edward, Sr.; four sisters, Annie Ruth Lunn (the late
Charles Lunn) of Detroit, Michigan, Delores Jones (James), Mary A.
Percy and Mary L. Fitzpatrick, all of Cleveland, Ohio; one aunt,
Gerline Rogers of Dayton, Ohio; one uncle, Thomas (a.k.a. Uncle
Bro.); a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and
cousins. Special thanks to Venaide Jefferson, Carolyn Greene and
Pat Rollin; also deep appreciation to Walter’s current pastor, Dr.
Benjamin M. Curry and the entire The Star of Bethel Missionary
Baptist Church family.
Antionette
Fleshman (April 8, 1941 - July 12, 2007)
How
do you sum up 66 years of life on blank paper in a small program? Antoinette was lovingly known as "Toni"
and was born April 8, 1941 in Wichita, Kansas to William and Ellen
Price. When she was five years, her family moved to Cleveland,
Ohio. In 1959, Toni graduated from Glenville High School.
She then enrolled in Fenn College (Cleveland State University).
Soon after, she met Clinton S. Fleshman Jr. and they were married on
August 26, 1961. To that union came the fabulous four,
Elydrith (Lee), Clinton (Chip), Kimbert and Tyronne. With this
brood, Toni began to actively participate in the lives of her
children. She was an active parent, heavily involved in the
East Cleveland City School's PTA spending countless hours supporting
the education of her children and many others. After the
children were grown and starting their own families, Toni returned
to college and earned her Associate Degree in Accounting. Toni was blessed with five
grandchildren; and just like the fabulous four, Toni made
herself available to her grandchildren. She tutored them in
math, demonstrated to girl scout troops the art of stamping and
shared with them her love of music. Her grandchildren held a
very special place in her heart. Toni worked inside and outside of her
home. For some 23 years, she worked swing shifts to help
support the family, as a Data Processor for Address-o-Graph
Multi-graph, Republic Steel (LTV Steel). Toni enjoyed her
jobs, but her true passion remained her family and friends. Having such a big heart, Toni was an
active member of the Episcopal Church and the Diocese of Ohio.
She volunteered at "A Place at the Table" often making herself and
her home available to others in need. Toni also had a creative
spirit. She invested countless hours and great expense
creating works of art through cards: "HAND STAMPED WITH LOVE".
Her very large assortment of stamping materials is the envy of
others and gave great joy and comfort to those who received her
creations. Toni loved music. She also enjoyed
singing. She was a member of The Celebration Choir and The
Messiah Traveling Choir. Toni is survived by Clinton Saunders
Fleshman Jr. her loving husband; children Elydrith Aguilar
(Clinton, MD), Clinton E. Fleshman (Antonia) (Painesville, OH),
Kimbert L. Fleshman (Munson, OH), Tyronne D. Fleshman (Lynnette)
(Euclid, OH); grandchildren, Alonzo, Christian, Brian, David
and Taylor; sisters, Etta Minor (St. Joseph, MO), Lana Gainer
(Euclid, OH), and Dorothea Brown (Euclid, OH); sisters in law,
Virginia Shumate (Cleveland, OH) and Jeanette Walls (Scottsville,
MS), and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and very loving friends.
Clinton Fleshman,
Jr.
Clinton
was lovingly known as ”Clint”, ”Uncle June”, ”Junebug” or ”Jr.” born
on January 4th, 1941 in Williamson, West Virginia to Mamie Estelle
and Clinton Fleshman Sr. He was the youngest of four and the only
boy. At a very early age he was baptized and joined Christ Temple
Church in West Virginia. Growing up in Mingo County, he attended public schools and
graduated Liberty High School proudly sporting the football jersey
number “53”. Not only did he love sports, his passions included cars
and craftsmanship of building and repairs of just about anything.
After graduation, he decided to venture northwest to the city of
Cleveland, Ohio. That is where is he met Antoinette Price and asked
for her hand in marriage. To their union they had four fun loving children, Elydrith
(Lee), Clinton E. (Chip), Kimbert and Tyronne. He dutifully raised
them in a lovely home in East Cleveland, Ohio and became the
neighborhood’s most respected and loved neighborhood ‘ Dad:’ All of
the youth knew that he was very stern but adored his sense of humor
and always want ed to learn how to “fix” things from “Mr Fleshman.”
Clinton worked in
many local establishments in the Cleveland area- Namely, Shaw
Bowling Lanes, Sinclair Gas Station, UPS and Cleveland Illuminating
Company where he would retire. He would always run into someone in
the streets that he knew or had met along the way.
In the early 1980’s he became an active church Vestry member
of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church of East Cleveland and later St.
Hubert’s of Kirtland Hills, OH. He always wanted to help in any way
he could and always gave everyone his honest opinion, too! © His
time here on Earth was a blessing to all who knew him. He is survived by his children: Elydrith Aguilar (Eddie
Swanson) (Clinton, MD), Clinton E. Fleshman (Antonia) (Painesville,
OH), Kimbert L Fleshman (Munson, OH),Tyronne D. Fleshman (Lynette)
(Euclid, OH), Grandchildren: Alonzo, Christian, Brian, David and
Taylor: sisters: Virginia Shumate (Cleveland, OH) and Jeanette Walls
(Rockie) (Scottsville, MS) and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews
and loving friends.
Betty M. Flonnoy-Morrow
(May 17, 1927 –
January 20, 2005)
Betty
was born May 17, 1927, to the proud parents of John Sr. and Ruby
Jenkins, (both preceding her in death). She was the second oldest of
five children, Cecelia, (deceased) Lois, Dorothy and John Jr.
(deceased). She attended Cleveland Public Schools where
she excelled academically and was very active in various extra
curricular activities, among her favorites being Student Council, The
Latin and Math Club. She graduated with honors from Central High School
in 1945, and was awarded a one year academic scholarship to Fenn
College. One of her favorite pastimes was writing. She enjoyed composing
poems and writing short stories, a pastime she carried throughout her
life. She also enjoyed, every year, spending a week at the cabins at
Pymatuning State Park with her family. So much so, that this soon became
a neighborhood event. Each year cabins were rented according to the
number of youngsters that were going and this venture turned into sort
of an inner city camp experience. A venture that she was able to carry
through not only with her children, but her grandchildren and her great
grandchildren as well. This indeed was her favorite place. One of the highlights of her early life was
to be chosen as a participant in the Encampment for Citizenship Program,
as the representative from Ohio. The program founded by Eleanor Black,
and supported by Eleanor Roosevelt, mission was to explore and enhance
the cultural diversities among teenagers from allover the country. The
participants were chosen nationwide based on their academicals record
and recommendations from teachers and sent to New York for the
conference. The teenage participants also got a chance to meet and talk
with Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt. At a time when race relations were the
unwritten law of the land, it was an extreme honor for her to be a part
of such a unique experience. She was united in Holy Matrimony to Willie
Flonnoy in 1947, (who has preceded her in death). Even though they
eventually divorced, Betty continued a loving life long relationship
with the entire family. Betty blazed a trail of various careers in
her early life. She did a live weekly radio broadcast show from
Dearing's Restaurant, entitled "Your Special Girl." She was the first
African American female bank teller in a major N.E. Ohio bank; Job
Counselor at a government sponsored jobs program, among a few. She
directed the initial Camp Counselor Training Program sponsored by the
Federation for Community Planning. However it became apparent that her
heart was in community and political service. She embarked on a spirited
journey that took her in and around city, state and federal bureaucracy. Mrs. Flonnoy, a single parent of 5 children,
saw the need in the early sixty's for recreational activities not only
for her children, but neighborhood children as well. As her children
grew up, her house quickly became the gathering place for neighborhood
youngsters. This led to her forming the non profit organization -
Glenville A.C.s. As the Glenville A.C's grew, a need arose for a place
other than hers to manage this constantly expanding vision, thus Our
Community Center was born. She was also now able to provide a worksite
for area youth to work in the summer, food to families at holiday time,
toys and Xmas trees during Christmas. She could provide a site for free
lunches to the neighborhood youth, free home delivered lunches to
Seniors and a variety of other endeavors that she would further embark
on. Through consistent community soliciting and
support, she was able to take neighborhood children to area plays,
Blossom Music Center, various sports events, annual circus trips, etc.
One of her philosophies was that children, young adults needed to be
exposed to life outside of their community. Her staff quickly became
mainly her children and neighborhood youths that grew up with the
Glenville A.C.'s. Later her grandchildren were endoctrined into the fold
of "The Center". She always sought whatever program she could
incorporate into "The Center" that would help foster her vision of
providing a needed service to the community. All for little or no cost
to the families it would serve. Her commitment to her community also led her
to become a diligent campaign worker. She even ran for political office
herself, but that was not in the "Masters" plan. She managed and worked
on behalf of many a city, county, state and national political
campaigns; among such was the campaign for the first African American
mayor of a major city - Carl B. Stokes. During the Hough riots, Mrs. Flonnoy was one
of the community leaders that were called upon by Mayor Carl Stokes to
try to help soothe and quiet neighborhood tensions. These dedicated
peopled walked the streets of Hough in an effort to help bring
neighborhood peace. Later a commission was formed by the Mayor Stokes
and Mrs. Flonnoy became one of the 5 Representatives of the Poor. A
title befitting everything she stood for then and throughout her entire
life. Mrs. Flonnoy's dedication to the betterment
of her community was unceasing. Many a time personal finances was all
that was available to support the operation and maintenance of Our
Community Center. But Our Community Center had to be open, especially
during the summer months and at least 2 days in December. Mrs. Flonnoy
had to make certain that she had a work site for the children in the
summer and a place to distribute toys, food, Xmas trees and whatever
else could be mustered up, at Christmas time for the community. Endless hours were spent at Our Community
Center, especially during a crisis, whether it be school or community
related, during the racial tensions in the Collinwood area, she worked
hand in hand with other community activist to help ease the tensions at
Collinwood High School and the surrounding area. Because of the demand
for a solution; an organization was formed through the City of community
leaders from the predominately African American South Collinwood area
and community leaders from the predominately Caucasian North Collinwood
area. One of the results of this effort was funding to community
organizations, thus Our Community Center began its first official fiscal
year and continued on until November, 1999, when she suffered a stroke
and "The Center" was officially permanently closed. Mrs. Flonnoy was honored on March 26, 2003,
by the Sixth District Police Community Relations Committee with a
Scholarship in her name to be given to a worthy student at Collinwood
High School, each year.
Her
dedication and commitment to her community extended from young to old.
Her continuous determination to fight for the betterment of all was
unceasing. She was never too tired to answer a call, never afraid to
fight for a worthy cause, never hesitant to take a stand for righteous
whether publicly favorable or unfavorable, but most of all never too
busy to help a person in need of assistance. She truly marched to a
different drummer, a person ahead of her time, a person who always did
things in her own way, unconventionally to many, but 9 times out of 10
she got the desired result. Her legacy truly lies in the hearts of her
community. She truly set a standard, and blazed a trail for many to
follow.
On Thursday, January 20, 2005, The Lord
called her home. She leaves to cherish her loving memory: five devoted
children Cecelia, Marilyn (Michael), Kenneth Barnes-Bey, Yvonne (Khalil),
and Lee (Cynthia) 2 sisters, Lois Cortner, Dorothy Porter, 4
sister-n-laws, Mary Davis, Emma Boyd, Carole Williams and Eloise
Jenkins, Brenda Johnson, 15 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren,
numerous number of nieces and nephews and host of other family and
friends.
Thelma
Lee Flowers
(July
3,1932 - July
18, 2004)
Thelma Lee
Flowers was born on July 3, 1932 in Norfolk, Virginia to the late James
and Mary Elizabeth Flowers. After graduating from Booker T. Washington
High School and two years at Norfolk State University, she relocated to
Cleveland Ohio. Mommie was
always active and interested in politics and current affairs, and took
pride in being one of the first African Americans hired to work in a
major department store. An avid music lover, she was in attendance at
the first Rock & Roll concert ever held.
While she
never had an actual career, her five children became her life's work.
Her love for children was extended to others when she went back to
school and earned a certificate in Child Care & Development. Mommie was
a very social and active person who loved to shop and cook. Good food
and good times could always be had at her house. In her later
years she reaffirmed her love and commitment to Christ and joined the
Triedstone Baptist Church. She was given the distinct honor of being
chosen to cut the ribbon at the opening of the new Arbor Park Village,
as she was the longest resident of the community. She took great pride
in her home and always filled her house and yard with decorations for
all to enjoy. Her pride was her eight foot Christmas tree that she
managed to decorate so beautifully year after year. Mommie passed
away on Sunday July 18 after a year long illness. Her memory will be
forever cherished by her sons, Bernard and Ian; her daughters, Brenda
(Larry) and Beverly; her eldest child Barbara preceded her in death in
1986; nine grandchildren, one great-grandchild, one adopted sister
Barbara Jean Redd and a very large extended family and Mr. Robert
Fleming. We had to put
some things down on paper, but do know that our mother means so much
more than we could ever write on a piece of paper.
Jacqueline E. Ford
(April 3, 1951 - October 10, 2006)
Jacqueline
E. Ford was born on April 3, 1951 in Springfield, Ohio to the union of
Elwood and Margaret Louise (nee Latham) Hardnick. Jackie, as she was
affectionately known, moved to Cleveland from Springfield, Ohio in
1955. Jackie accepted Christ at an early age and attended the
Cleveland Church of Christ. In addition, she attended the Cleveland
Public Schools and graduated from John Hay High School in 1969. After graduation, she
met and married Leonard Ford and to this union one child, Diana, was
born. Jackie worked at TRW
for sixteen years and in the Governor’s Office for five years. Most
recently, she worked as a Customer Service Representative with
Pitney Bowes Management Service. When she wasn’t working, Jackie
enjoyed bowling and going to the casinos. Jackie was a very
likeable, kind and loving person who would do whatever she could to
help you. She was very family oriented with her home being the
center of many family gatherings which she dearly loved. On Tuesday, October
10, 2006, Jackie departed this life. She is preceded in death by
her father and by her sister Schanda. Those left to
mourn and to cherish her memory include her daughter, Diana (James)
Moss; her mother, Margaret Hardnick; two grandchildren, Tarica and
Paradise Curtis; siblings, Elwood (Mildred) Hardnick, Karen
(Michael) Audrick, Hosea Hardnick, Shelia Hardnick, Keith (Toilynn)
Hardnick, and Roshon Hardnick; and a host of nieces, nephews, other
loving relatives and friends.
Stanley Ford
(October 1, 1949 - December 15, 2003)
Stanley Ford was born October 1, 1949 in Cleveland, Ohio
to Joe and Ella Mae Ford, both of whom have preceded him in death. Stanley attended Cleveland Public Schools and was joined
in holy matrimony to Anita Ford in 1982. His hobbies were fishing and landscaping. He could take
the grass that had turned brown and maybe you thought was dead and bring
it back to life. The next time you really looked at your grass it would
be green and growing. Stanley had eight brothers that preceded him in death and
leaves to mourn his passing: Four brothers, Milton, Charles, Steve
and Dwayne;
Eight sisters, Bertha Bullock, Rosie Lee Smith, Edna Calhoun, Vontellas Rocquemore, Renee (Oliver) Ford Thomas, Gloria (Darius)
Stokes, Delores (Michael) Watkins, and Marilyn Ford;
Stepfather, John Standberry, Jr.;
Two stepbrothers and one stepsister;
One uncle, L.B. (Eva B.) Newsome;
Sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law;
Nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and a host of cousins
and friends.
William Frederick Ford
(August 24, 1926
- September 7, 2005)
William
Frederick Ford was born on August 24, 1926 in Oberlin, Ohio to the union
of William Ford, Sr. and Viola Young. He obtained his education
in Elyria, Ohio at Franklin Elementary School and Elyria High School.
At the age of fourteen, William accepted Christ and was baptized into
Christianity. On January 4, 1952, he
joined the Armed Forces of the United States and served in the Korean
War. He was Honorably Discharged from service on December 23, 1952. William later relocated
to Cleveland, Ohio where he initially joined Gethsemane Baptist Church
and later joined Shiloh Baptist Church. He was a dedicated steel worker
and later became a security officer. On October 25, 1990,
William was united in marriage to Carole Andreas. William departed his
earthly life on September 7, 2005. He is preceded in death by his
parents as well as by two brothers, Alvin Young and Clarence Young. Those left to mourn and
to cherish his memories include his loving wife of 15 years, Carole;
five stepchildren, Cheryl (Bill) Garrison of West Virginia, Christine
Papa of Cleveland, Ohio, Ronald (Judy) Foell of Cleveland, Ohio, Robert
(Christine) Foell of Cleveland, Ohio and Joyce Gentry of Cleveland,
Ohio; grandchildren, Marsha, Jason, Ronald, Robert, Maggie, Matthew,
Lindsey, Samantha, Christopher, Abigail, Daniel and Terry; three
sisters, Vera Bey Agrande of Cleveland, Ohio, Mary Layton of Elyria,
Ohio and Juanita Young of Elyria, Ohio; and a host of nieces, nephews,
other loving family and friends.
Rochelle Eileen Becker
Forte (November 10, 1966 - January 2, 2007)
Mrs. Rochelle Eileen
Becker Forte was called home to be with the Lord on January 2,
2007. She was born in Akron, Ohio to Jo Ann and Marvin Becker. Her
father preceded her in death and Rochelle was the oldest of two
sisters. Rochelle attended
Beachwood High School. She was always an honor roll student.
Rochelle has been sickly all of her life, but she was a very strong
and determined person to live; she has survived many surgeries in
her head, and she had to have a shunt put into her head at the age
of fourteen. She was also a very proud person. Very few people
knew of the severe head pain she endured just about everyday. She
became a friend of Doctor Bob and Bill Wilson about 18 years ago and
remained a friend until her death. She was a loving
mother and her children were her world. She was employed at the
Genesis Plastic Technologies Company in Glenwillow, Ohio. Rochelle leaves to
mourn, her husband, Calvin Forte; her son, Kenneth Becker James;
three daughters, Rachel and Benita Becker and Karah Forte; a loving
mother, Jo Ann Becker; a loving Godmother, Shirley Farrow; three
Godsisters, Benita Wilson and Derita and Earnestine Pippen; one
Godbrother, Earnest Pippen Jr.; one sister, Linda (Bill) Meyers;
one niece, Rebecca; two stepsons, Calvin Jr. and Antwan;
sisters-in-law, Dorothy Stevens and Delores (Ronald) Kent;
brothers-in-law, Anthony and Jackie Forte; and a host of other
relatives and friends.
Louis Tommy Foster (September
28, 1939 - April 23, 2006)
McKinley Foster
(September 7, 1938 - March 23, 2008)
Mr. McKinley “Joe Louis” Foster, son of the late Tom and Laura Ayers
Foster, was born on September 7, 1938 in Holly Springs, Mississippi. He
confessed his love for Christ at an early age. God blessed him with
the gift of carpentry and he could build or repair almost anything.
He was an avid lover of baseball and always had a sharp style of
dress, in his signature suits, godfather hats, and of course, his
Cadillac. He met
and married Gloria Jeanette Brown in 1973 and to this union one son
was born. On March
23, 2008 the Lord called him home. Although he is absent from his
body, his kindness, his wisdom, and his spirit lives on. He leaves
to mourn his beloved wife; nine children, Lynette, Bernadette,
Shervine, Regina, Antoinette, Edward, James, Maurice and Nelson;
six grandchildren; one sister, Bessie M. Williams of Chicago,
Illinois; and a host of relatives and friends.
Sharon Foster
(February 15, 2007 - March 25, 2007)
Sharon was born
February 15, 2007 at 1:01pm at University Hospital in Cleveland,
Ohio to proud parents Tonya Foster and Aaron Moore.
Sharon had a bright smile and on the morning of March 25, 2007
the Lord called for his special Angel. She is preceded in death by
her sister Tahhesia.
Sharon leaves to
mourn her passing and to cherish her memory, her mother Tonya
Foster; father Aaron Moore; sisters, Brittany, Tiawonda and
Aaryona; brother Issac; two proud grandmothers Lynda Foster and
Patricia Moore; one grandfather Mark Campbell; two proud
great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong of Cleveland, OH one
loving aunt Aundrea (Nathaniel) Foster and one loving uncle Cleavon
(Kisha) Foster; two special cousins, Christopher and Yolanda Arnold
of Detroit, Michigan; and a host of other special cousins,
relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
Cedric Frisco
(July
23,1963 - July
15, 2004)
Cedric Frisco was born July 23, 1963
in Fort Jackson, South Carolina to Elma Williams and James Frisco, Jr.,
who preceded him in death. He attended Aviation High School and
worked for Hilton Hotel. Cedric was the father of two sons, Cedric
Frisco II and Patrick Cassavetti Frisco. Cedric Frisco departed this life on
Thursday, July 15, 2004 at Meridia Euclid Hospital. He leaves to mourn his passing,
mother, Elma Frisco; three (3) sisters, Londi Frisco, Rhonda
Frisco-Green (Herman), Tralaina Frisco; three (3) brothers, James
Almond, Vachon Frisco and Paul Frisco, who preceded him in death;
two (2) sons, Cedric Frisco II and Patrick Cassavetti Frisco; two
(2) grandchildren, Martaevion Josias Frisco and Marviontae K'ai Frisco;
aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.
JanKaye Fryerson
(March 28, 1956 - April 2, 2007)
JanKaye
(nee Reed) Fryerson, the youngest daughter of Jesse Cornelius
(deceased) and Delilah Reed, was born in Cleveland, Ohio. JanKaye was
affectionately called Janny and “KooKoo”. Janny was a child
that loved going to school. She was an honors student and graduated
from Glenville High School. She attended Cleveland State University
for certifications that helped her excel at her places of
employment. Janny married Sammie
Russell Fryerson and to this union they had one child whom they both
adored, KimberLee Kaye. Janny was a
conscientious employee for the Cuyahoga County Child Support
Enforcement Agency for almost fourteen years. Prior to her
employment at the County she was employed at the Ohio College of
Podiatric Medicine and University Hospitals. Janny was a movie,
sitcom comedy and game shows buff. She was known as the “Queen of
trivia”. No one could beat Janny when she played Lingo, a skilled
game of words. Her sisters and brothers often chastised her for
beating them and being so competitive when playing any game. Janny
would say “I can’t help it if I’m good.” Janny was an avid
collector of toothpick holders. She always purchased a holder
whenever she traveled and when anyone went on a trip they knew the
souvenir to get Janny was a toothpick holder. Janny loved her
family and enjoyed being with them especially her grandsons Da’Rell
and DaMarkus. Janny was also a
Christian who knew the Lord and knew that it was Him who ordered her
footsteps as she lived her life. JanKaye departed
this life on April 2, 2007. She leaves to cherish her memory and
life a devoted daughter KimberLee Kaye, Sammie Russell, loving
mother Delilah Reed, precious grandsons Da’Rell and DaMarkus, dear
brothers and sisters, John Cornelius and JayDaniel Reed, Jessica
Franklin, Diane Jeffries, Joquine Martin, Donna Reed, Doreen Perry
(Jerome) and Darthena Reed, nieces and nephews and a host of other
relatives and friends.
