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Obituary For Voncreaser Deveece Winston
Voncreaser Deveece Winston was born on November 18, 1962, in Clearwater, Florida to Louise Elizabeth Mickens and James Brown, Sr.
She was educated in the Pinellas County School System. Voncreaser was employed in the medical field for many years. She joined Mt. Olive African Methodist Episcopal Church at an early age where she was a lead singer in the Mass Choir under the leadership of her godfather Charles McCray.
Voncreaser was one of the original JB Keel Singers and was the lead singer of the Disciple Gospel Singers under the leadership of her mother. In addition to singing, she loved sewing, cooking, and caring for others.
Voncreaser Deveece Winston departed this life on Monday, January 8, 2024, at her residence in Clearwater, Florida. She was preceded in death by her mother, Louise Elizabeth Mickens, stepfather, Webster Mickens, father, James Brown, Sr., grandmothers, Catherine Bevels and Agnes Winston, sister-in-law, Valerie Winston and aunts, Mary Evans, Thelma Blackwell, Ruther Mae Lewis, and Bernice
Flanders.
She leaves cherished memories to:
One devoted son: Jonathan Winston
Two devoted daughters: Leshenda Winston (Joseph) and Misha Winston of Clearwater, FL
Two devoted nephews/sons: Harvey Washington, Jr. and Tevin Washington (Ariel)
Two devoted brothers: Theroun Winston (Katurah) and John Evans, Jr. (Katrina)
One devoted sister: Felecia Washington (Harvey, Sr.)
Grandchildren: Isaiah Winston and JoAnna Bostick
Devoted goddaughter: Carbelle Castillon
Devoted uncles: Caleb Winston, Jr., Demetre Brown (Patricia), Nathaniel Brown of Clearwater, FL, and Ernest James Brown of San Antonio, TX
Aunts: Joyce Swann of Clearwater, FL, Eartha Fisher of St. Petersburg, FL, and Gwendolyn Roger (Mike) of Orlando, FL
God sisters: Rhoda Dorsey, Rebecca McKay, and Barbara Grooms
Nieces: Shari, Dana, Shandara, Latoyria, Anya, Me'Me, and GiGi
Nephews: Theroun Jr., Durell, John III, and Diondre
Devoted friends: Al Walker, Stella Smith, and Ensign Littleton, the extended Brown Family, Robert Family, and the Grooms Family
A host of other relatives and friends.
Public Viewing: Friday, January 19, 2024, 5-7 PM at Smith-Young Funeral Home, 1005 Howard Street, Clearwater, FL 33756.
Life Celebration Service: Saturday, January 20, 2024, 12 PM at St James A M E Church 1436 So. Madison Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33756
Services Entrusted to Smith-Young's Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
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From your God sister Denise Scott....words can't express how I feel right now. The many many nights of tears, the days of laughter, choir rehearsals, road trips, Sunday morning worship, especially the big s trip to New York. We endured much, and I thank God for our years of friendship. You, mom and Phoebee took care of me in 27th round of fighting cancer, I shall never ever forget.β€οΈπ your fight is over the victory is won. So sleep well my sister we'll see you in the morning ππ Niceyππ©·
To my sister Von rest in the arms of our Savior. I love you β€οΈπ tell momma Louise I love and miss her. Sing loud in that choir girl. My beautiful songbird. Lead your songs of joy. Charles M I know us directing.
So sorry for your loss,
So sorry for your your loss, RIP. Von, and the family, Anna Redding and family.
offering My Condolences to you and your family on the sudden loss of your Niece. Her memories will live on forever.
So Sorry for Your Loss Keep remembering all the good times and memories you will have
Sorry for you loss. Prayers for the family - Bryana Reuter
Sorry for your loss . Praying for the family love y'all.
Praying for you family! Von was a very close friend from childhood and Mt. Olive. Rest in heaven Queen.
We extend our deepest sympathy to all of Von's amazing family and friends. We were blessed to know her. You all are in our thoughts and prayers as we grieve with you.
-Chris and Margy Roberts
Our Condolences and prayers are with our family in the loss of our cousin, Von. We shared many good times on the Railroad and in Condon Gardens. RIP Andrea Clemons Gammon and the Clemons Family, Clearwater
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