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Jackson County Times Thursday, April 21, 2022
CHRISTIAN MEMORIAL CHAPEL
5441 Cooper Street Graceville, Florida 32440 (850) 263-6834
MARIE GILLETTE BELL
Mrs. Marie Gillette Bell, age 90, of Stone Mountain, Georgia and for- merly of Jacob City, Florida, on April 13, 2022, Marie completed her earthly assignment in exchange for her Heavenly wings. Born to a modest family, Marie Bell was born October 14, 1931, to Peter Gillette and Mary White- Gillette. She called Jacob City home during her childhood and adoles- cence. Growing up on a modest farm in northwest Florida, Marie learned the true princi- ples of hard work and dedication by helping her mother and father with different responsibilities within the home At an early age, she understood the work of GOD and accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. She was a member of St. Mary's Baptist Church in Jacob City. As a child growing up, Marie and her siblings believed in hard work and living righteously. She believed that the true acts of kindness were in the actions by leading by example. In 1948 at the age of 17, Marie met the gentleman she would later marry. She stood before GOD and took her wedding vows with Eddie Bell, Sr. they relocated to Orlan- do, Florida where they lived for several years. During this union, they were able to produce Marie's pride and joy, her only child. In 1950, they welcomed their daughter, Christa- phine Bell into the world. In the 1960's, Marie felt it was best to start a new chapter of independence. She was always ambitious and goal driven to meet her goals. Marie always moved in silence and let her accomplishments speak volumes. Some of those ac- complishments was learning to drive and moving to Miami, Florida to build an legacy for decades to come. When Marie migrated to south Florida, one of the first things she did was to find a permanent church home. She joined First Baptist Church of Opa-Locka, Florida under the leadership of Bishop Billy Baskin. She believed in his mission and followed him along with his teachings when he started God own ministry called New Way Fellowship Bap- tist Church. While there, she held different supportive roles including being a Sunday School Teacher, Women's Minis- try rep, Transportation Ministry, and a member of the Mass Choir. In 1990, she became a member of Jesus People Min- istries under the leadership under of Bishop Isaiah S. Wil- liams, Jr. and Dr. Gloria Williams. During the early 2000's, she moved to Albany, Georgia and became a member of First Monumental Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Roosevelt Carter. She maintained membership with this remarkable body of faith until her transition. When Marie moved to south Florida, she immediately found work in retail. During this chapter, she met and built lasting friendships with many that she has held up until re- cently. She worked in the retail industry until 1982. One of her major accomplishments was earning her GED from Lindsey Hopkins Technical School. In December 1982, she started employment with the Mi- ami-Dade Public School System. She held the position of Lead Maintenance personnel for 23 years. Throughout her tenure, she was a familiar face to staffers and many children who were taught at Barbara Hawkins Elementary (formerly North Carol City Elementary). She would treat each child as if they were her own. She retired from MDPS system in 2003. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and daughter. She leaves behind her brother, Peter Gillette (Orlando, Florida); niece and caretaker, Anne Lois Dennison (At- lanta, GA); grandsons: Mikel Anthony Smalls (Miami Gar- dens, FL), Melvin Devon Smalls (Atlanta, GA ), and Calvin Lamar Smalls (Plantation, Florida); great grandsons: Bran- don Wilson (Albany, GA), Michael Smalls (Atlanta, GA), and Matthew Smalls (Atlanta, GA). Marie also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, and other family and friends whom will truly miss her. Public visitation will be Friday, April 22, 2022, 4-6 PM in the M. Sue & Rodney D. Pittman Memorial Chapel, 5441 Cooper Street, Graceville, Florida. A celebration of life will begin at 1:00 PM, Saturday, April 23, 2022 at the Saint Mary Missionary Baptist Church Cem- etery, 1935 Jacob Main Street, Jacob City, Florida 32426, with the Reverend Obadiah White officiating, under the directions of Christian Memorial Chapel of Graceville, Florida.
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5390 Cotton Street Graceville, FL 32440 (850) 263-3238
JACKSON HARRIS MCQUEEN
Jackson Harris McQueen, 15, born on March 15, 2007, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022. He was the beloved son of Jer- emy and Gloria McQueen and the loving big brother to Ella, Lila, and Lily. He was also the adoring little brother to his big brother John (Andrea) Mitch- ell. Those that loved him in- clude his grandparents, John and Janet McQueen, and Mary Helen Medina, his uncles Jason and Jared McQueen and Josiah (Katy) Zimmerman, his cousins Seth, Will, Conner, Colin, Grant, Cayden, and Molly McQueen, and Elijah, Carter, Dominic and Finley Zimmerman, and his baby niece, whom he adored, Gloria Sophia Mitchell. Jackson was preceded in death by his "Papa Pudgy" Vi- cente Arizmendez. Services will be 11 a.m., (CDT), Monday, April 18, 2022, at Damascus Baptist Church, with Rev. John Roland offici- ating. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until time of service. Burial will follow in church cemetery, James & Lipford Funeral Home directing.
JAMES & SIKES FUNERAL HOME MADDOX CHAPEL
4278 Lafayette Street Marianna, FL 32446 (850) 482-2332
KENNETH DONALD CONROY
Kenneth Donald Conroy of Mari- anna, Florida, was born June 12, 1929, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and passed away peacefully April 9, 2022, at just two months shy of 93 years old. Ken lived an exciting, adventure- filled life. He served in the Marine Corps and was a survivor of the Ko- rean War Chosin Reservoir conflict. Ken pursued many occupations and hobbies. He was an electronics tech- nician, a pilot, a police officer, and a fireman. He worked for a time for a whitewater rafting company in Idaho and also for the Florida State Senate. Ken was always fun to be around and had a contagious positive attitude about life. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Etoyla Conroy; his brothers Eugene Conroy and James Conroy; and three wives - Catherine Conroy, Lori Conroy, and Linda Ster- rett Conroy. Ken is survived by his five children: Sheri Foote (Ralph), Kimberly Weigert (Bill), James Pozzi (Carole), Theresa Web- ster (Jason), and Coleen Berlin (Kanevin), eight grandchil- dren, seaven great-grandchildren, and three more great- grandchildren expected soon. A private family service will take place in California, where Ken will be laid to rest in the Riverside National Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.jamesand- sikesfuneralhome.com
LORENE LOCKE BONDURANT PRATHER
Lorene Locke Bondurant Prather went to Heaven to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022. Lorene was born on December 15, 1939 and grew up in Alford, Florida. She graduated from Cot- tondale High School where she was both a cheerleader and Homecom- ing Queen. After graduation, she was a secretary for an automobile dealership and trucking company before working as an executive secretary for 13 years in the Juvenile Justice System. In 1975, Lorene and Solomon "Mutt" Prather were married and she then worked with him in his aftermarket auto parts business until retirement. As a child, Lorene attended First Methodist Church in Alford. After moving to Marianna, she joined Trinity Bap- tist Church where she served her Lord faithfully for over 50 years. During this time, Lorene taught Vacation Bible School, led a Bible Study class in her home for 12 years, and served on the Bereavement and Hostess Committee for 30 years. In her later years, she became a member of First Bap- tist Church Chipley where she served on the Bereavement Committee. She is preceded in death by her mother, Mabel Corbin Locke; her husband, Solomon "Mutt" Prather; one daugh- ter, Lynda Bondurant Kim; five sisters, Louise Nichols Fuller, Asynthia Locke, Betty Locke, Alice Peacock, Myrle Hudson; and one brother, James Earl Locke. She is survived by her son, Frank Bondurant and wife, Pam; sister, Jewell Smith; brother, Kenneth Locke; brother- in-law, Bill Peacock; sister-in-law, Patty Locke; son-in-law, Steven Kim; grandchildren, Amanda Davis, Kristen Roland and her husband, Adam; their children , Addison and Eden Roland; Jamie Miller and her daughter, Bryanna Hardy; Robert (Rob) Bondurant, Cianna Pender Hatfield, her hus- band, Jackson; their children, Josey Anne and Elijah James Hatfield; William (Beau) Pender III and his wife, Erika; their daughter, Emily Durbin Pender; and a number of spe- cial nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Thursday, April 21, 2022 at First Baptist Church Chipley with Pastor Mike Orr of- ficiating. Interment will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Gar- dens with James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel of Marianna directing. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the ser- vice at First Baptist Church Chipley. The family expresses gratitude to Covenant Hospice for their kind support and care. If you would like to honor Lorene's memory, donations may be made to First Baptist Church Chipley, 1300 South Blvd, PO Box 643, Chipley, FL 32428 or Covenant Hospice, 4215 Kelson Avenue, Marianna, FL 32446. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.james- andsikesfuneralhomes.com
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