classified Lizzie Lou Jenkins Services were
held for Lizzie Lou Jenkins, May 19, at Mt. Zion Mis- sionary
Baptist
Church, with Rev. S.L. Jones officiat- ing. Mrs. Jenkins, 81, died May 11.
She was born
Dec. 11, 1928 in Columbus, Miss., and was educated in the Lowndes County school
public
She attended Union Academy
system. (later
Hunt High), where she was a cheer- leader. She chose to leave school in the 11th grade to help care for her mother and sister.
She was married
to the late Pete Jen- kins for 45 years.
She spending
enjoyed time
with her husband, children and other family members. She was a devoted
wife and mother. She was em-
ployed with Gen- eral Safety Corp. (a manufacturer of seat belts) for 25 years before her re- tirement. She was an active member of Mt. Zion Mis- sionary
Baptist
Church. She instilled in
her children and grandchildren the importance of edu- cation, hard work,
family, unity, kind- ness to others, an appreciation for the arts, politi- cal awareness and God’s grace and mercy. She was also a great cook, and was famous for her chicken and dressing,
sweat
potato pie, peas, beans and sweet- bread.
She is survived
by her children, Gwendolyn Jen- kins -Ma r sha l l , Jerome Jenkins, Ann Manor, Edsel Jenkins and Lindy Jenkins-Gregory; 12 grandchildren; three great-grand- children;
sister,
Nettie Mae Thomp- son;
and many
others. Interment was
at Elmwood Ceme- tery. Arrangements were handled by Swanson Funeral Home.
Olivia D. Seabrooks Services for
Olivia D. Sea- brooks were held on May 24 at Swan- son Funeral Home with the Rev. Chris Holden officiating. Mrs. Seabrooks, 57, died on May 17.
Mrs. Seabrooks
was born on May 31, 1952 in Detroit to the late Rosie Mae Fowler and Johnny Daniel. She was one of four daugh- ters and attended Mur r a y -Wr i ght High School. She went on to become a certified nurse as- sistant and worked at LaSalle Nursing Home for many years. Ms. Sea-
in 1971. Her passion and
pride was seeing the growth of her grandson, Byrce. She also enjoyed making special oc- casion baskets and as a result, became a vender.
is survived by her two
brook later worked at Superior Pack- aging Company as a butcher, then at Avanti’s Specialty Card Shop.
She married Leroy Seabrooks
Mrs. Seabrooks daughters,
Keisha Seabrooks and Rosemari Mc- Neely; grandson, Bryce Seabrooks; two sisters, Cece- lia Fowler-Ramsey, and Jessie Mae Fowler and a host of other relatives.
Swanson Funer-
al Home handled the arrangements.
Teresa T. Gary Services for
Teresa T. Gary were held on May 15 at Linwood Church of Christ with David Stovall officiating. Mrs. Gary, 83, died on May 7.
Mrs. Gary was
born on Sept. 25, 1926 in St. Pe- tersburg, Va., to Buck and Luegene Thrower and was educated in the Weldon
public
school system. She married the late Charlie Gary and the couple moved to Detroit in 1965.
She was em-
ing, rug making, and giving her works away as gifts.
Mrs. Gary is sur-
vived by her chil- dren, Charlie Jr., Fred Lee and Jean Michelle; four sis- ters,
Cisishrine
Frazier, Inez Crank, Hannah Bowerman and Barbara Jean Bonds;
brother,
ployed with the Pontiac Osteopath Hospital, work- ing in the central supply
depart-
ment. She
enjoyed cooking, crochet- Natasha D. Barnes Services were
held for Natasha D. Barnes, May 29, on Belle Isle. Ms. Barnes, 30, died May 21.
She was born
Aug. 24, 1979 and educated in the Detroit
Public
Schools. She grad- uated from Western international High School in 1997.
She was a talent-
ed graphic artist, and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Graphic Design and Tech- nology from the International Acad- emy of Design. She loved animals and
dreamed of open- ing a pet spa. She was also an avid reader. James Pat- terson was her fa- vorite author.
Ms. worked for
Barnes the
Dearborn Times Herald and was also the owner of a graphic design company
called
“Spoiled Rotten.” She lived a life
that touched all around her. She was quiet, caring, nurturing
proud. She is survived
by her parents, Edward and Joann Barnes;
several
aunts and uncles; partner, Wayne Grace; and many others.
Arrangements
were handled by Swanson Funeral Home.
Manuel Hollis Services were
held recently for Manuel Hollis at Trinity Memorial Baptist Church with Pastor Wayman Carter officiating. Mr. Hollis, 26, died May 28.
July 30, 1983 and graduated
Murray Wright High School. He
He was born from
also attended some classes at Wayne County Communi- ty College.
He had a happy
heart, was always upbeat, very friend- ly and loved hug- ging and messing with people’s hair.
He also dis-
cussed God at great length.
He is survived by
his mother, Evelyn Hollis; father, Mi- chael
Farmer;
g r a n dmo t h e r , Evelyn Cunning- ham; grandfather, John
Farmer;
brothers, La Mar and James Hollis; and many others.
Interment was at
Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery.
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David Thrower; 15 grandchildren and a host of other rela- tives.
Swanson Funer-
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THE MICHIGAN CHRONICLE Obituaries Marvin E. Massey Marvin E.
Massey was born on June 14, 1948 to Frances and the late Theodore Massey in Gray, Ga. He enlisted in the US Navy and was honorably dis- charged three years later.
He was a de-
voted Detroit fire- fighter for 33 years and retired as a captain. Addition- ally, he was the 8th battalion director of Local 344 and served on the Joint
Health and Safety Committee, Cita- tion Committee and the Finance Committee.
Mr. Massey re-
ceived many honors including four Cita- tions of Valor from Local 344, three Commissioner ci- tations, a Medal of Valor from the City of Detroit and others.
He died on May 5. Swanson Funer-
al Home handled the arrangements.
Interment took
place at Elmwood Cemetery.
Charlotte June Crowder McDonald Services Charlotte for June
Crowder McDon- ald were held on Aug. 13 at Hartford Memorial Baptist Church with Dr. Charles G. Adams officiating. Mrs. McDonald, 47, died on Aug. 8.
Mrs. McDonald
was born on July 16, 1963 in De- troit to Sam and Charlotte Crowder, was educated in the Detroit Public Schools and gradu- ated from Central High School. She attended Stillman and Marygrove colleges and later
worked at the US Post Office. She married Derick Mc- Donald in 1994.
She loved spend-
ing time with her family. She also enjoyed
playing
softball, traveling, boating,
fishing
and working in her garden.
Mrs. McDon-
ald is survived by her husband, Derick;
daugh-
ter, Diona; father, Sam Crowder Jr.; brothers, Reginald, Samuel and Ran- dall; sister, Doro- thy, and a host of other relatives.
Arrangements
were handled by Andrews & Hardy Funeral Home.
Interment took
place at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Steven Butler Services were
held May 21 at Alpha and Omega Spiritual Church of Christ for Steven D. Butler, with Bishop James E. Curry officiating. Mr. Butler, 60, died May 17.
He was born
Feb. 10, 1950 in Co- lumbus, Ohio, and moved to Detroit at age 15. He gradu- ated from North- ern High School and latter attended Wayne State Uni- versity. At the time of his death, he was employed at Chrys- ler Corp.
He was a gentle, conditional, and
when he visited Co- lumbus, he was the center of the oc- casion. He was an active member of Alpha and Omega Spiritual Church of Christ, where he served on the Usher Board.
His memory is
cherished by his stepfather, Joseph Smith;
sisters,
loving and charis- matic person with a bubbly personal- ity and was adored by all who knew him. His love for his family was un-
Sandra Butler and Sharon Hawkins; and many others.
Interment was
at Trinity Ceme- tery. Arrangements were handled by Swanson Funeral Home.
Kaye Darlene Glover Services were
held for Kaye Dar- lene Glover on May 13 at Word of Faith International Christian Center, with Minister S. Bell officiating. Ms. Glover was 60.
She was born
Sept. 9, 1949 and educated in the Detroit
Public
Schools. She grad- uated from Ketter- ing High School, and worked at Ford Motor Company and Better Made Potato Chips. She
was also a seam- stress. She made many of her own clothes.
She enjoyed
being with family at cookouts, spending holidays together, and just having a good time.
by her children, Dondiago
She is survived Fran-
cisco, Paris Dale, and John Robert; g r andchi ldr en; brother,
Odell;
sister, Eva; and many others.
Arrangements
were handled by Swanson Funeral Home.
It is in God that we place our lives and loved ones. May He grant us the peace
from day to day and mercy to share with His free gift of grace.
Dunny Ray Smith Services were
held on Aug. 11 for Dunny Ray Smith at
Fellowship
Chapel UCC with Rev. Wendell An- thony officiating. Mr. Smith, 46, died on Aug. 4
He was born
on July 5, 1964 in Cuba, Ala., and moved to Detroit two years later. He was educated in the Detroit Public Schools, graduat- ing from Osborn High School
in
1982. He then at- tended Ferris State University for his freshman
year,
then transferred to Eastern Michigan University. There he joined Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.
Mr. Smith stayed in the Ann Arbor/
traveling, going to movies and visiting museums together. One of his many passions was his- tory.
Mr. Smith had
an infectious smile that would light up a room.
He is sur-
Ypsilanti area and began working at the University of Michigan Hospital. In 1967, he accept- ed a position with Ford Motor Com- pany at the Dear- born Engine & Fuel Tank plant and was an active member of UAW Local 600.
That same year,
he married Sandra Riley. They enjoyed
vived by his wife, Sandra; daughter, Lauren; mother, Geraldine Smith- May; father, Harry Bishop;
grand-
mother, Hattie B. McDonald; brother, Sherman Smith; sisters, and
Bridget May;
LaQuanya stepbroth-
ers, Dave and Mi- chael Bishop; step- sisters, Rolanda Myles,
Temaka
Bishop and Sharon Williams; and many others.
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Vasel Eugene Glass Services for
Vasel Eugene Glass were held on Aug. 11 at James H. Cole Home For Fu- nerals. Mr. Glass, 74, died on Aug. 5.
Mr. Glass was
born on Oct. 8, 1935 in Ripley, Tenn.
to Willie
Glass and Ruby Campbell. He was educated in the De- troit public school system and earned a Bachelor of Sci- ence degree in Business Adminis- tration from Wayne State University. On April 15, 1960
Services were
held for Frances Annette Williams May 28 at Kadesh Missionary Baptist Church, with Rev. Gregory Foster II officiating. Mrs. Williams, 70, died May 22.
She was born
July 26, 1939, and educated in the Detroit Public Schools. She grad- uated from Cass Technical School
High in 1957
and went on to study English and psychology at the Detroit Institute of Technology.
She began her
career with United Airlines in 1967, and retired in 1995. She held a variety of positions with United, which gave
he married Gwen- dolyn James.
He joined the
US Air Force and was honorably dis- charged in 1962. While serving, he became interest-
ed in accounting which led to his working as an ac- countant for many prestigious
law
firms in Detroit and Atlanta before opening his own business, Glass Accounting.
Mr. Glass was
outgoing and en- joyed hosting par- ties, traveling and gardening.
He is survived a
host of relatives. James H. Cole
Home For Funerals handled arrange- ments.
Frances Annette Williams
Marriott, Four Sea- sons
Landscap-
ing, and the United Way.
memory is cher- ished
Mrs. Williams’ by
her
husband, Odies; daughter,
Taki-
sha; stepson, Ray- mond Williams; stepdaughter, Lori Shelton;
grand-
her the opportunity to travel the world.
She married
Odies Williams in 1979.
After her retire-
ment, she pursued part-time employ- ment opportuni- ties, including with the Oak Park Police Department, AT&T, the Centerpoint
son, Jeffrey and Jason; step-grand- sons, Michael and Adanté; step-grand- daughter, Mignon; parents, Walter and Eunice Tins- ley; brother, Fred Tinsley; and many others.
Interment was
at Detroit Memo- rial Park West. Ar- rangements were handled by Swan- son Funeral Home.
Helen Jean Thompson Services were
held for Helen Jean Thompson on May 17 at Bethel Bap- tist Church, with Dr. Michael Owens officiating. Mrs. Thompson,
70,
died May 10. She was born
Dec. 31, 1939, and was educated in the Tennessee public school system and at Wayne County Community Col- lege, where she earned an associ- ate degree in nurs- ing. She was an instructor for the Practical Nursing Program at Tennes- see Tech Center.
She was active
at Bethel Baptist, where she served on the
Young
Adult Usher Board and sang in the Ce- lestial Choir.
Mrs. Thompson Detroit
After moving to in 1959,
she was employed at Samaritan Hos- pital and worked there until her re- tirement.
is survived by her husband, Charlie Thompson; daugh- ter, Christi; sib- lings, Lela Malone, Shirley Whitfield, and Freddie Web- ster; and many others.
Arrangements
were handled by Swanson Funeral Home.
Interment
was at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Walter C. Tanksley Jr. Services Walter for Charles
Tanksley Jr. were held May 22 at Gate To Glory with Bishop
Jimmy
Simms officiating. Mr. Tanksley, 82, died May 16.
He was born Jan.
7, 1928 in Philadel- phia, Miss., and later moved to St. Louis. He enlisted in the US Army and fought in the Korean War. After his discharge, he moved to Detroit, where he worked part-time with New York Carpet World, and full-time at Ford Motor Compa-
Services were
held recently at Hartford Memo- rial Baptist Church for Frances Ruth Barber, with Dr. Charles G. Adams officiating. Mrs. Barber, 70, died May 25.
She was born
March 27, 1940 in Birmingham, Ala., and moved to De- troit after gradu- ating from high school. She mar- ried Doyle Barber and was employed at General Motors for 27 years, retir-
ny. He retired from Ford in 1979.
He had a long
and adventurous life, and enjoyed fishing and travel- ing. He was known as the life of the party.
Mr. Tanksley is
survived by his wife, Louise; children, Constance Vickers, Barbara Hudson, Alfred Tanksley, Anthony Tanksley, Linda Tanksley, Cassandra Tanks- ley, Delois Tanks- ley-Taylor, Walter Tanksley III and Shawn Tanksley; 17 grandchildren, nine great-grand- children and many others.
Arrangements
were handled by Swanson Funeral Home.
Interment
was at Great Lakes National Cemetery.
Frances Ruth Barber
tist Church, where she served in many auxiliaries.
She is sur-
vived by her son, Damon; grandchil- dren, Maia, Damon Jr. and Jordyn; mother,
Ethel
ing in 1992. She was an
active member of Greater Mt. Carmel Missionary Bap-
Ruth Davis; sis- ters, Maxine Davis, Clara Peterson and Barbara A. Hicks; brother, William Davis; and many others.
Arrangements
were handled by Swanson Funeral Home
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