Marianne Colding Belisle
Marianne Colding Belisle, 77, of 1056 Five Bridges Road, Blakely, Ga., died early Wednesday afternoon, April 30, at her residence.
Marianne was born December 7, 1936, in Picnic, Fla., to the late Solon Burke Colding and Lucille Moore Colding. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church, a homemaker and a former food service manager for the School District of Hillsborough County in Tampa.
Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Milton Roy Belisle, sisters Becky Colding and Marie Peterson, and brother David Colding.
She is survived by daughters Sheila B. Reed (Keith) of Edison, Ga., and Karen Player (Bruce) of Jackson, Ga.; sons Ricky Belisle (Sharon) of Gibsonton, Fla., and Phillip Belisle (Debbie) of Blakely; sisters Jerry Corbett (Don) of Valdosta, Ga., and Jane Buzbee of Ruskin, Fla.; brother Tommy Colding (Mary) of Tampa; grandchildren Chrisopher Reed of Colorado, Nicholas Belisle of Ruskin, Samantha Reed of Edison, and Emily Player of Jackson, Ga.; and great-granddaughter Alyssa Reed of Colorado.
Her funeral was held May 3 in the Chapel of Manry-Jordan-Hodges Funeral Home, with burial following in the Bush Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that contributions be made to Gentiva Hospice, 432 E. Shotwell St., Bainbridge, GA 39819.
Rebecca Graham
January 25, 1980 to April 30, 2014
Ruskin, Fla.
When tomorrow starts without me, don’t think we are far apart, for every time you think of me, I’m right there in your hearts.
Becky will always be cherished as her journey carries on in heaven with the rest of our loved ones who have passed all too soon!
Becky was a caring person who would do anything for anyone in need. She was very adventurous, she loved to hike, sky dive and camp. She just enjoyed life in the short time she was here.
As per Becky’s career, she was a Sergeant at the Florida Department of Corrections. She was a very smart girl who excelled in school; she had her master’s degree in Criminal Justice, and had plans to get her doctorate.
We will always remember her in our hearts! We love you so much! Until we meet again.
Harry M. Groce
Harry M. Groce, 89, of Ellenton, Fla., passed away April 29, 2014. He was born April 25, 1925, in Pennsylvania to Meril and Vera Groce.
He served with the U.S. Navy during World War II and the Korean Conflict.
Harry found his God Jehovah in 1953 and continued to serve Him faithfully until the very end, while being surrounded by friends and family.
He had a sense of humor and found much joy and happiness that he used to help all who crossed his path or asked for help (he never met a stranger). He was a frequent volunteer for hurricane relief and to help construct places of worship for his faith. He took his responsibilities and followed Jehovah God’s principles to the deepest part of his heart and soul.
Harry owned several successful businesses over the years in Niles, Ohio, and, in Florida, in Ruskin, Wimauma and Palmetto.
He was a loving, gentle man who is survived by his wife of 63 years, Bette Ruth; daughter Laurel Taylor; grandsons Leland (Kim) and Michael Taylor; great-grandchildren McAleigh, Jada, Linsey, Julia, Bryce and Kaylee; sister Maxine (Groce) of Ellenton; brother Bill Groce of Ruskin; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial Service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 10, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Palmetto, 1808 W. 10th Street.
Following will be a Celebration of Life at his grandson Leland’s home, 2515 E. 43rd Street, Palmetto. All who knew Harry are welcome.
Eugene T. Mueller
Eugene T. Mueller, 88, of Sun City Center, Fla., formerly of Webster, N.Y., died April 30, 2014. Gene was a graduate of Clarkson University, an Army veteran and a longtime employee of Xerox Corp. He enjoyed 26 years of retirement.
He is survived by wife Phyllis, six children and their spouses, six step-children and their spouses, 20 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 13, at 11 a.m. at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 702 Valley Forge Blvd., in Sun City Center.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to LifePath Hospice, 12470 Telecom Drive, Suite 300, Temple Terrace, FL 33637 or to the Sun City Center Emergency Squad.