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Shelia "shee" Marie Sentino (Shelia Marie Simms)

Shelia "shee" Marie Sentino (Shelia Marie Simms)

1949-11-24 2024-02-26

Shelia "Shee" Marie Sentino departed this earthly life on February 26, 2024, at the age of 74. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Houston, TX. Shelia was a 1967 graduate of L. B. Landry High School, she continued her studies at Southern University at New Orleans, where she obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in 1973. After relocating to Houston, TX in 1974, Shelia began a 35 year career with JP Morgan Chase, retiring in 2015.

She was a faithful member of Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church and was very active in many church auxiliaries. Her favorite pastimes were playing cards, especially Bid Whist, and traveling the world with her extended family known as the...

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Sean Shelton

Sean Shelton

1964-08-28 2021-05-13

Sean was born in Detroit, MI to mother Janice O. Shelton and father, Wardell Piper, Sr.  He was educated in the Hamtramck Catholic School System from K-12 receiving many honors and certificates. He also played most sports his live being basketball.  Due to his skills, size and especially his height, hee was published weekly in Hamtramck newspapers. He enrolled in Indiana College furthering his education and sports career. He was watched by many scouts during those years. He was out due to a knee injury for a period of time but returned with a vengeance because he loved the game.  He played in Yugoslav...

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Irvin Simms

Irvin Simms

1946-10-26 2022-07-30

Irvin Simms was one of twelve children born to the union of Eliza Legania and George Simms. Nine of his siblings preceded him in death. He leaves behind two sisters, Shelia Sentino and JoceLyn Simms.

Irvin received his Elementary and High School education in the New Orleans School System.

He confessed his faith in Christ at an early age, at First Free Mission Baptist Church which he attended for many years.

Irvin married the love of his life, Rosemary Young, on August 24, 1974. To this union, one son was born, Keenan.

Irvin was truly a family man. He loved family gatherings and while able, attending the Simms Famiy Reunions. He was...

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Bernice Jones (Toliver)

Bernice Jones (Toliver)

1922-09-17 2021-01-24

Bernice was born in Bradenton Florida. She attended Bethune Cookman College where she became a member of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.  After nursing school, Bernice became a nurse for the Veterans Administration in Brentwood California where she aorked until her retirement in the late 1970s.  She was a member of 1st African Methodist Episcopal Church (FAME) in Los Angeles California where se served as an Usher and a Steward. She also served as an officer with the League of Women Voters. Bernice was a dynamic caring person who cherished life and interacting with people all over the globe. She loved traveling...

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Doris Ellison (Wills)

Doris Ellison (Wills)

1928-03-29 2018-12-21

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Doris J. Ellison who was born in Middletown, Ohio on March 29, 1928. She married the love of her life, Erven E. Ellison, SR who preceded her in death. There were four children born to this union, the twins Erven Jr. and Ervette, Marguerite better known as Margie and Robert. Doris was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church for over 75 years, working in many ministries. She and her husband traveled extensively during their marriage.  Doris was called home by her Heavenly Father on December 21, 2018.

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Nedra Piper (Wilson)

Nedra Piper (Wilson)

1933-02-11 2023-10-09

Nedra Lois Piper was the second daughter born to her parents, verlon and Vera Wilson on February 11, 1933 in Chicago, IL. Her parens and eldest sister, Gloria Hurst preceded her in death.

She received her education in the Chicago Public School system attending Lucy Flower High School.

Nedra confessed her faith in Christ at an early age at Greater St. John A.M.E. Church wheere she was a member of the Usher Board, May Circle and participated in many ministries. She remained a faithful member until her illness made it difficult for her to attend service.

Through a mutual friend and her sister, she met the the love of her life, Melvin Jerome Piper, Sr...

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