MS. LOUISE STIFF

Louise Stiff, 72, of Tampa, Florida, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend entered
eternal rest on December 2, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. A Celebration of Life Service will be 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Faith Temple Missionary Baptist Church, 2916 Orient Road, Tampa, FL 33619, Rev. Dr. Joe S. Hardie, Pastor with Apostle Otis Cooper, Officiating.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, December 19, 2025, at Faith Temple M.B.
Church, 2916 Orient Rd, Tampa, FL 33619. Family and friends are requested to assemble on Saturday at
the church no later than 10:45 a.m.

Louise was born on January 20, 1953, to the late Eddie and Gladys Stiff, in Belzoni, Mississippi and
attended Yazoo County Schools. She later relocated and made Tampa, Florida her home.
She enjoyed cooking, traveling, family vacations, and cherished every moment with loved ones. She
lived a beautiful life with a compassionate heart and helped anyone who needed it. She was known for
her warm spirit, devotion, and the unwavering care for her family and friends. She was active in church
and served in various ways over the years.
Louise memory and beautiful soul will remain forever in our hearts of those who knew and loved her
and will be deeply missed.
Louise Stiff was proceeded in death by her parents, Eddie and Gladys (King) Stiff, her brothers, Charles
Stiff, Willie James Turnage, Eddie Stiff; her sisters, Mary Ann Newton, and Gloria Moore.
Leaving to cherish her loving memories, her beloved daughter, Renee Hodges; beloved grandchildren,
Mya Cole and Jeremiah Hodges; sister Lisa Jackson; a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, family,
and many devoted friends.
A SERVICE OF INTEGRITY