Ella Marie Orange (Adamore)

Ella Marie  was the fourth child born to the union of William and Geraldine Adamore. She accepted Christ as a young child and was baptized at Mt. carmel CME Church. While in High school she was swept off her feet by warne B. Jefferson and she married him.  From that union five children were born; Sheila, Cynthia, Marcus, Donna and Tina.  Ella attended Copernicus Elementary and Dunbar High School.  She began a career in the health field and earned her Licensed Practical Nurse certification in the Chicago Public School system. She continued studying nursing at Kennedy King College and received her Nursi...

Geraldine Mattie Martin (Adamore)

Geraldine was the oldest child born to William and Geraldine Adamore. She was lovingly known as Little Geri, geri and The Fox. Geraldine accepted Christ at a young age. She joined the church her Great grandfather helped build, Mt. Carmel CME where she was baptized.  As an adult she joined several other churches, Shiloah Baptist Church, Hillcrest Baptist Church where she served on the Usher Board, and lastly Oakdale Covenant Church.  She attended Doolittle Elementary and Dunbar High School.  She married Robert Lee Fountain Sr. Three sons were born to this union, Stephen, Robert Lee Jr. and John Wesley....

E. Laverta Allen (Allen)

Laverta was the youngest of three daughters born to the union of Allee Allen and Erma Simms Allen. She accepted Christ at an early age and remained a devoted servant throughout her life. She was a member of New Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Ft. Lauderdale and Victory for the World Church in Stone Mountain, GA.  LaVerta along with her husband William "Bill"  Allen moved to Ft. Lauderdale in 1955 and  opened Bop record Shop. Five years after Bill's death she sold the business. Using her retail experience she began a career as an Avon Salesperson and successfully advanced to Manager. A proven entrepreneur,...

Elnathan Ross (Allen)

Elnathan Allen Ross, AKA "Allen" of Lake Worth, FL was born in Chicago, IL to Christopher Elnathan Ross and Mildred (Allen) Ross.  He was te eldest of six children. He played the Alto Saxophone in the family band, "The Instrumentals". The band mainly played at churches all over Chicago and many surrounfing states during the 60's. He attended Woodrow Wilson Community College until he was drafted in 1963 into the army during the Vietnam Conflict. After his military duty He moved back to Detroit where He married Franziska Frizell and had a daughter name Tammy. His work experience included as a telephone...

St. Clair Booker

st. Clair was the second child born to the union of St. Clair and Idonia Booker. He attended Copernicus Elementary and Lindbloom and Dunbar High School. He was drafted into the US Army before finishing High school. Through his sister Marie, he met and eventually married the love of his life, Audrey Cloyd. They shared many wonderful experiences together and loved to travel with friends and family.  He was an avid Jazz loverr and had an extensive Jazz collection.  He worked at Dial Chemical for several years before starting a Limousine service with a friend. Later he was employed by Union Carbide and en...

Jeanne Lewis (Booker)

Marie Burrell (Booker)

In Loving Memory:

   Marie Antoinette Burrell was born on June 29, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois. She was the fifth child born to the union of Saint Clair and Idonia Booker. Her parents, along with her sister Alice LaVergne and her brothers Ira Carl and Paul Verdane, proceeded her in death.

   Marie was affectionately known to her parents and close friends as “Pita Ree”. She received her education at Copernicus Elementary and Lindbloom High School. For 81 years, she was a lifelong sister and friend to Gwendolyn Glen.

   Marie was employed for over 44 years of her life at the following companies: Allied Electronics, World Book Encyclopedia as a top salespers...

Jeanne Lewis (Booker)

Jeanne's Legacy!

Jeanne Olive Lewis ws born on July 15, 1934 to the union of District Elder St. Clair Joseph Booker and Idonia Marie Booker who preceded her in rest. Her older siblings Alice LaVergne Booker, St. Clair Joseph Booker, Jr., Ira Carl Booker, Paul Verdane Booker, and Marie Antoinette Booker who also preceded her in death. The youngest and sole surviving sibling is Dr. Roland D. Booker, Sr.

Jeanne Lewis enjoyed arts and crafts, painting and creating dolls. She peacefully departed this life on Saturday, September 30, 2023. She will be greatfully missed by her smile, fond memories and those she loved.
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Eric Kenneth Burrell

Eric Kenneth was the second son born to the union of Lonnie E. and Marie A. Burrell. He attended Henry Horner, Hinton and Westscott Elementary and Parker High School graduating at the age of sixteen. He attended Southern Illinois University where his older was attending. In the summer of 1975, he went home on summer break and began working at Ball Metal as a sheet metal decorator. After many yearsthere, he joined the staff of Hart Schaffnern& Marx. Later he was employed with Continental United Airlines for 28 years  working in various areas.  Eric was baptized at Grace Apostolic Faith Church. after being healed from throat cancer in 2017, Eric confessed Christ as his personal Savior. he was...

Marguerite Brown (Ellison)

Marguerite Lenore Brown, (Margie) was the third child of Erven and Doris Ellison. She was born in Chicago and was preceded in death by both parents.She attended Englewood High School where at the age of 16, she met the love ofher life, Walter Roger Brown. They dated throughout high school and four years of college. After graduating from college, Roger was drafted by the NBA and they were married on November 18, 1971. On July 7, 1975, Margie gave birth to her only child, Donise Evonne Brown. Margie had a natural penchant for baking and cooking. Margie was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church for ovr 40 ye...