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Obituary For Ethel Deloise Bowers
ETHEL DELOISE BOWERS
A Celebration of Life for Ethel Deloise Bowers will be held 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Allen Temple African Methodist Episcopal Church, 2101 Lowe Street, Tampa Florida 33605, Rev. Dr. Glenn B. Dames, Jr., Pastor, with Rev. Wallace Godwin, Sr. Pastor of Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church, Marriana, Florida, eulogist. Interment will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be on Friday, December 19, 2025 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Integrity Funeral Services, 3822 E. 7th Avenue, Tampa.
Ethel Deloise Bowers, was born on February 1, 1955 in Marianna FL, to the late James E. Bowers, Sr., the late Queen (Williams) Bowers and also parented by the late Alice (Washington) Bowers. She accepted Christ at an early age at New Bethel Progressive Missionary Baptist Church.
Deloise was educated in the Hillsborough County Public School system, graduated from Hillsborough High School and from Job Corps with a Certificate of Administrative Support. During high school, Lois met the late Calvin "Gizz” Baldwin Jr. Together they shared three children. To know Lois was to love her. You will always find Lois with a smile on her face, singing a song and with a grand baby close by. Lois was the epitome of customer service. It was her loving and outgoing spirit that touched the lives of all who knew her. She would wrap you in her arms with her beautiful smile. She entered her eternal glory on December 3, 2025.
Lois leaves to cherish her beautiful memories loving and devoted children, daughter Shametriss “Mimi” Baldwin, Ret. USAF, sons, Zantwann C. Baldwin (Elaine McDougal), Zerrick J. Porter and Zavaughnté L. Porter and Grandchildren; Kelvin Sampson, TraVaughn Sampson, Devin Sampson, Zermuani X. Porter, Zantwann C. Baldwin Jr., Rhoman X. Baldwin, Cameron X. Baldwin, Z’nae L. Porter, Zerryi S. Porter, ZyReke K. Baldwin Zyonn A. Porter, and 10 Great Grandchildren all of Tampa, FL. Best friend Bette Batson Austin and Special Friend Larry . Lois will be fondly remembered by her siblings James E. Bowers, Jr, Ret. USN (Anissa Ret USAF), Sharon Elaine Bostick, DyeRhonda Machell Garrett, Joann Bowers, Darryl Bowers, Alfred Bowers, and Sandra Cofer of Augusta, GA.
Deloise was preceded in death by her son, Calvin “Mann” Baldwin, daughter Xzaviera D. Bowers, granddaughter Tyronda S. Sampson, sister; Julie F. Bowers, brothers, Nathaniel Brown, England Wilson and Ronald Hill and sister, Doris Jackson.
Lois will be missed by so many other sorrowing family, relatives and friends.
A SERVICE OF INTEGRITY
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I'm sorry for your loss, sending a loving hug your way. Rest easy Beautiful
To my cousins, a day hasn't gone by that you all have not been in my prayers. Auntie was the true definition of love and sweetness! I will miss her sorely. But no one misses her more than you all and for that I am keeping you all in my prayers and know that I am here and I understand.
My sisters and I send our love and condolences 💐 to you all during this difficult time.
To the family, with deep regret, I am so so sorry for your loss and all of you are in my prayers!!
Lois, you are such a beautiful and sweet woman!! I appreciate you and I thank you!!!
I'll always cherish your smile from the times when we laughed and chopped it up. And, I will never forget you for showing me love, welcoming me in your home and being the strength I needed when I had no one.
Much Love and Respect! Tony Guia
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MiMi, I'm so sorry for your loss. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. 💕 Marlena
I can say some much about this beautiful soo full of life beautiful heart the sweetest she loved them kids and her grandkids so much they was her everything I'll never forget u beautiful u all ways keep it G with me and Mecca ur grandkids mom u was always there for them god needed u more now ty got her gma my condolences and prayers 💖 to 🙏 the family God has another angel 😇 🙏
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We are deeply sorry to hear about your loss. My heart goes out to you and the family during this challenging time. Please know you're not alone; we are here to support you through this. Sending you love, strength, and comfort.
With love and support, Terry and Shorter Family
Sending love and light to the entire family during this time of great loss. My family will continue to keep you all lifted in prayer, asking for strength and peace in the days ahead. We love you dearly. I'm here for you, my beautiful sister Michelle, if you need me—always. 💛
GMA!!! My baby words can't explain the feeling I got from expressing my pains to you and you just being able to listen to me no judgement just good game!! I'm hurt you not in the flesh!! I know your soul is still with me though, I feel it!! You're such a strong woman and never really showed your pain. The love you have for your family, friends, random people.... It was unmatched. My time with you was very appreciated. We became family. You'll always be MY GMA, my friend , my mirror when I didn't know who to talk to.. I love you 4L 5L it's forever and always !!! Keep watching over us. We gonna make it to yall one day❤️
Lois you had the brightest smile loving heart and warmest hugs Queen you showed me strength at it finest Rest Beautiful forever in my heart💜💜💜💜💜
I love you always and forever grandma,you my world,gone but never forgotten❤️
Sweetest person I ever met anytime you called for me to do your hair I came no questions asked such a beautiful soul gone too soon now it's time to get your rest my girl, see you on the other side😘 And to the family I'm so sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest condolences, keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
We are so sorry for your loss Mimi. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. We love you.
The Fuller's family.
I am deeply sorry for the loss of Ethel D Bowers. Ethel is so deeply loved by my dear friend and brother in Christ James Bowers in to her entire family. I know how much she meant to all. Words cannot begin to express how difficult this huge loss is tall, who knew her Please know I am thinking and sending prayers for your entire family. Sincerely, A Friend and sister in Christ Ivette 🙏
I am- All because of you. I Love you Ma💜
You created me...My one and only Mother.
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