IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Daisy

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Jones

October 24, 1945 – February 15, 2015

Obituary

Homegoing Services for Mrs. Daisy E. Jones of Tampa who passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2015, will be held on Saturday, February 21st, 2:00 p.m. at St. John Progressive MB Church 2504 E. Chipco St., Tampa, Florida, Rev. Dr. Bartholomew Banks, pastor officiating. The interment will be in Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida. Daisy was born on October 24, 1945 in Clermont, Florida. She was preceded in death by both parents Reverend Doctor Flagger G. Hilton and Edith O'Hara and brothers William Earl Tarrant, Elder Richard Louis O'Hara and Willie Douglas O'Hara. She was educated in the local schools of Hillsborough County. Daisy spent her earlier years singing God's praises around Tampa, FL. Her voice was unmistakable and she used it to minister too many until she transitioned. She worked with the Tampa Housing Authority and developed a program for tenants to manage the housing development in which they lived. She was also instrumental in coordinating various programs for the youth. After marrying Broadus Jones, she moved to South Carolina. She worked for the Greenville Housing Authority and introduced the tenant management program which became known as the Tenant Management Association. Her efforts were rewarded with a day set aside in her honor "Daisy Jones Day." Her entrepreneurial spirit led to the opening of 2 boutiques. One in Greenville, SC Totally Pretty Unique Boutique and Creative Designs and one in Mauldin, SC, Totally Pretty Boutique. Daisy answered the call to the ministry at St. Paul Baptist Church in Greenville, SC and became licensed to preach the Word of God. She continued in ministry when she moved back to Tampa. Daisy became an active member of St. John Progressive M.B. Church. There, she started the Sunrise Drug Support Ministry. This ministry provided services to individuals who were actively struggling with addiction and those who were in recovery. She became a licensed Addictions Counselor and trained others to be addiction counselors. She was also a teacher for the Senior Mission, a member of The Keenagers, Choir #1 and Vice President of Minister's Wives. She also coordinated a training for church and community members to become certified plumbers. Survivors include Children: SSG Mitchell Henderson and wife Kim of Greenville, SC, Daniel Henderson of Greenville, SC, LaTanya and husband, SGM (Retired) William Jackson of Olympia, WA, Sabrina Hill, Crystal Martin and husband Otis, Chester Henderson and wife Orchid, Thelma Smith and husband Lance of Greer, SC, Lillie Johnson of Thonotosassa, FL Sisters: Evelyn Jenkins of New Smyrna Beach, FL, and Pearl Graham and husband Nathaniel of Edgewater, FL and a sister in love Dorothy Hill of Greenville, SC; Grand-children: Mitchell Henderson, Jr., Isaac Henderson, La'Kessiah Henderson, Kendrick Henderson, Danielle Henderson, Denzell Henderson and wife Savanah, Irena Floyd, Rashard Fleming and wife Jennifer, Tanilya Cooper, Erika Fleming, SGT Daron Fleming, Christian Jackson, Christopher Jackson, Dontavious Fleming, Jamesha Hill, Jamarcus Hill, Katina Shelby, Tramecia Shelby, Ashley Henderson, Nikolas Porter, Jerrica Terry, D'Angela Terry, Davon Terry, Drequez Mayes; Great-grandchildren: Londyn Henderson, Nolan Henderson, Kylen Henderson, Briahana Schwarz, Amaria Rosado, Kaila Schadle, Torry Rucker, Alyana Severino, Jada Cooper, Ava Rucker, Bryce Fleming, Xavier Robinson, Mikari Bonner, Zaniyah Hill, Kaveon Hill, Jamari Hill, Kaliyh Wright, Christopher Hill; Nieces and Nephews: Dr. Ernest H. Johnson, Dennis Johnson, Arthur Johnson, Elder Earl Jones, Brian Jones, Paul O'Hara, Karen Allen, Norma Lawson, Paulette Curtis, Wanda Tarrant , Eva Mae McCord, Alex Seaman, Brian Levan, Bradley Waye, Gary Smiekle, Earlington Jones, Keilan Jones, Arthur Johnson, Jr., Michael Johnson, Marcus Johnson, Paul O'Hara, Jr. Stanley Tarrant, Marcus Tarrant, Jeremy Terrant, Jarvis Brooks, Xavier Tarrant, Denetria Ware, Danette Allen, Marquisha Johnson, Derreasha Jones, Shiobhan Saulter, Precious Tarrant; Kylen Reid, Jeremy Terrant II, Clio Radewan, and Ambrielle Levan; Sister to some; mother to many and a dear friend to others, Daisy was blessed with an extended family too large to name them all; Rev. Dr. Bartholomew Banks and Lady Vanessa Banks, Deborah Leverett and family, Annie Bawlson, Shirley Minor, Lois Worlds, Gwen Legett and family, Rev. Otis Cooper and family, Virgil Brooks, Elder Horrace Canty and family, Clyde Smith, Jr., Lois Foote and husband, Bruce, Lilla Cambridge, Laura Whatman, Ruth Harvis and Cecil Fleming and Sandra Landcaster. Daisy was a believer in family unity. She cherished her family and friends and valued each individual relationship. She leaves behind a legacy of leadership, integrity and love. The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, February 20th 5 to 8 p.m. The family will receive friends from 4 to 5 p.m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.

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