Miriam Elaine Shutes

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• Residence: 1992, Panama City, Bay, Florida, USA; PostalCode: 32405-1249 (1992); StreetAddress: 2607 Grant Ave Lot 10; PostalCode: 32408-4450; StreetAddress: 2524 Dorothy Ave; PostalCode: 32408 (1994); StreetAddress: 6200 N Lagoon F Dr 4; PostalCode: 32408; StreetAddress: 2515 Laurie Av A; Age: 35

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Miriam Elaine Shutes of Panama City left this life to go to her promised heavenly home on Wednesday, December 19 after a long illness.

Miriam is predeceased by her maternal grandparents, Doris and Edd Williams of Cottondale, her paternal grandparents, Ollie and G. B. Shutes of Kynesville, her niece, Kathryn Crosby of Atlanta, and brother-in-law, Bill Moreland of Atlanta, GA.

She is survived by her long time partner, Robert Taylor, mother, Fredda Williams Shutes of Panama City her father, Bernard L Shutes of Kynesville; two sisters, Jennifer Moreland of Atlanta, GA, and Brenda Reed of Panama City. She is also survived by her niece, Amanda Hodges(Brian), nephew, Brandon Reed and two great nieces, Alexis Reed and Briana Hodges as well as a large extended family and her much loved pet, Jo Lee.

Miriam's greatest joy was to spend time with her family, especially family reunions. Miriam was born in Dothan, AL and with her family, lived in several states before settling in Panama City in 1973. She is a 1976 graduate of Mosley High School and attended Gulf Coast Community College.

In spite of being physically disabled since birth - followed by many surgeries, hospitalizations and health issues, she kept a marvelous attitude and determination. Along with her happy demeanor and constant smile she was an inspiration to all who knew her. She worked at several places for the disabled including the Easter Seal Clinic and the NCSC disability program. She was one of six disabled Floridians selected for a pilot program for disabled to establish their own business. Her business, Miriam's Busy Fingers used her computer skills for billing service for caregivers of the sick and the elderly. She had clients throughout the state and continued her work even during hospital stints and through severe health challenges. Miriam had a strong Christian faith which gave her strength to cope with the pain and adversities she suffered throughout her life. She felt herself very blessed. She was often seen downtown in her hoveround to visit and attend activities - her favorite being the Friday Fests. Her body may have been very impaired and in pain but it did not keep her from enjoying life.

The family would like to thank her many doctors Dr. Patrick Grace (ret), Dr. Sapideh Gilani, Dr. Riyad Albibi, Dr. Mansour and many other health care professionals over the years. Friends who were of tremendous support to Miriam include: Diane Calvert, Angela Posey, Linda Donor, Loraine Bruce, Amir Lizarraga, John Baxter, Beth Keeton, neighbor Jo Young and our Pastor, Dr. John Friedman. Covenant Hospice has been wonderful support to not only Miriam but the entire family.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 22, 2012 at Forest Park United Methodist Church, 1401 W. 23rd Street, Panama City, FL 32405.

Visitation will be at 1:00 pm following by services at 2:00 pm, Dr. John Friedman officiating.

Southerland Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Pall Bearers will be Amir Lizarraga, Brandon Reed, Brian Hodges, Cason Williams, Jeffrey Baxley and Sean Vega.

Burial will be at the Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery, Kynesville Road at Bethlehem Road, Cottondale, FL.

Miriam requested that in lieu of flowers donations be made in her memory to Covenant Hospice, 107 W 19th St, Panama City, FL 32405 or The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation www.cff.org.

https://www.southerlandfamily.com/obituary/6077331

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Also Known As: Vivian
• Residence: 1989, Panama City, Bay, Florida, USA; Age: 56

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Bernard Lee Shutes, known locally as “Vivian”, 84, of Jackson County, Florida died July 15, 2018 with his family by his side following a brief illness while in the care of Covenant Care Hospice in Panama City Florida. He was born in Kynesville on September 15,1933 to Gordon Bernard Shutes and Ollie Fennell Shutes. Paternal grandparents were Gordon Lee Shutes and Mamie Lash Shutes. Maternal grandparents were Laney Love Arnold Fennell and Amos P Fennell.

He attended Kynesville Elementary School; was a 1951 graduate of Cottondale High School; a 1953 graduate of Chipola College; and a 1962 graduate of Auburn University. He served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1956, with basic training in Fort Jackson, S.C., followed by serving in Okinawa, Japan.

Following graduation from Auburn University, he honed his broad knowledge of industrial construction including power plants, paper mills and automotive assembly plants around the country. Upon completing a project at Port Panama City, to afford his family the opportunity to stay in area, he opened Shutes Construction Company, specializing in custom residential and commercial. After his children were grown, he returned to large scale industrial construction and the travel it demanded.

Following his retirement he returned to his roots of Jackson County. When his health failed he moved to the Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home. He spent his last days in the compassionate care of Covenent Hospice.

While very intelligent, he strived to obtain broad knowledge of many subjects whether it be engineering, the arts, philosophy, legalities - or human nature. He had a very strong body that he utilized to the fullest, working from a very young age learning construction from his father and uncles. He maintained that strength through his last days. He was a giver - whether it be of his time, his labor, his knowledge of building and engineering, his material resources or his very broad shoulders upon which many would lean.

His many interests included a love of music, travel, museums and a variety of arts. He was an avid supporter of western heritage museums, the Albuquerque Balloon Festival, and The Dayton Art Institute Guild, to name a few. He was a private pilot and enjoyed the freedom afforded in traveling via his own planes for his business and pleasure. He was an advocate for the American Legion Boys State program, was bestowed the honor of a Kentucky Colonel, he served as a Gideon, was a member of Kiwanis International, and generously served on the building committees of various churches and organizations that he belonged over the years.

A natural athlete, he loved the game of basketball and played on Cottondale High School's State Championship team his senior year. He continued to play basketball while attending Chipola and during his service in the Army.

In addition to his parents and grandparents, Vivian is predeceased by his eldest daughter Miriam Elaine Shutes, granddaughter Kathryn Michaela Crosby and sons-in-law, Michael D. Crosby and Bill D. Moreland; and a brother, J.W. Shutes.

He is survived by his sister, Muriel Shutes Baxley, Lynn Haven; daughters Jennifer Shutes Crosby Moreland, Atlanta, Georgia; Brenda Shutes Reed, Panama City; former wife and mother of his children, Fredda Williams Shutes, Panama City; former sister-in-law Aletta Shutes, Tallahassee, granddaughter, Amanda Reed Hodges (Brian), grandson, Brandon Reed, great-granddaughters Alexis Reed and Briana Hodges all of Panama City, and beloved cousins, nieces and nephews.

Arrangements are provided by Obert Funeral Home, Chipley, Florida. Visitation, services and burial will be at Bethlehem Baptist Church on Saturday, July 21st with visitation from 10:00-11:00 and services to follow from 11:00 - 12:00 with the Reverend Jim Sharkey officiating. Burial shall be in the Bethlehem Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be made to The Cal Farley Boys Ranch, P.O. Box 1890 Amarillo, TX 79174-0001, Ph.(800)687-3722 or The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 8382 Baymeadows Rd Ste 9, Jacksonville 32256 - Ph.(904)733-3560

https://www.obertfuneralhome.com/obituary/bernard-shutes

Bernard married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• SSN issued: Georgia, USA
• Social Security Number: 255-12-2042

Edwin married Doris Luella Cason on 14 Jun 1936 in Waycross, Ware, Georgia, USA. Doris (daughter of Joseph Benjamin Cason, Sr and Leonard Fredda Harbin) was born on 17 Jun 1910 in Waycross, Ware, Georgia, USA; died on 13 Jan 2004 in Quitman, Brooks, Georgia, USA; was buried in First United Methodist Church Cemetery, Cottondale, Jackson, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• SSN issued: Florida, USA
• Name: Doris C. Williams
• Social Security Number: 261-23-3425
• Residence: 1920, Waycross, Ware, Georgia, USA; Waycross Ward 3
• Residence: 1930, Waycross, Ware, Georgia, USA

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Doris C. Williams

QUITMAN -- Doris C. Williams, 93, passed away on Jan. 13, 2004, at South Georgia Medical Center, Valdosta, following a short illness. She had spent her last several years in the Presbyterian Home in Quitman.

Born June 17, 1910, she was the daughter of the late Fredda Harbin Cason and Joseph B. Cason Sr. Born and reared in Waycross, she was the last surviving member of the Waycross High School Class of 1926. After attending Tift College in Forsythe, she worked for a short time with the AB&C Railroad, Waycross, then moved on to serve as principle at Inman School, north of Manor.

After her marriage in 1936, to Edwin L. Williams Sr., she lived in Waycross, Moultrie, Albany and Jesup where she was a homemaker and a schoolteacher.

In 1953, she moved with her family to Cottondale, Fla., which she soon adopted as a second hometown. While there she was an active member of the community and a frequent substitute teacher. She later served many years as city clerk, being named to that position which had been held by her late husband.

Mrs. Williams was well respected and loved by all who knew her. She shared generously with family, friends and neighbors her varied talents as artist, seamstress, poet, author and tutor.

A former member of Central Baptist Church, Waycross, she was a member of First Baptist Church, Cottondale, Fla., where she served in various capacities of leadership. She taught Sunday School for over 60 years.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Joseph B. Cason Jr.; a great-granddaughter, Kathryn "Katy" Crosby; a daughter-in-law, Carolyn B. Williams; and two brothers-in-law, Charles N. Drinkwater and Leonard P. Butler.

She is survived by two children, Edwin L. "Boe" Williams, Jr., Valdosta, and Fredda Shutes, Panama City, Fla.; two grandsons, Edwin L. "Edd" Williams, III, Atlanta, Cason (Leisa) Williams, Valdosta; four granddaughters, Virginia "Ginny" (Lawson) Kirkland, Valdosta, Miriam (Robert) Shutes-Taylor, and Brenda Reed, Panama City, Fla., and Jennifer (Bill) Moreland of Birmingham, Ala.; one brother, Richard K. (Irene) Cason, Lutz, Fla.; four sisters, Nelda Drinkwater, Frances Butler, Carol Jean (George) Farr, all of Waycross and Montine (Kenn) Drupiewski of Winter Park, Fla.; a sister-in-law, Hazel Rogers Cason, Waycross; four great-grandchildren, Amanda and Brandon Reed, Panama City, Anna and Taylor Williams, Valdosta; and one great-great grandchild, Alexis Reed, Panama City, Fla.; as well as many nieces and nephews also survive her.

Funeral services will be held at the chapel of Miles-Odum Funeral Home at 3 p.m., today, Jan. 15, 2004, with visitation at the funeral home one hour prior to service. Dr. David Drake, pastor, at Central Baptist Church will preside.

Graveside services will be conducted Friday, Jan. 16, 2004, at 11:00 a.m. CST at the First Methodist Church Cemetery, Cottondale, Fla., with the Rev. Jack Brock, pastor of First Baptist Church, Cottondale, Fla., officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Waycross College Foundation, or a favorite charity. -- Miles-Odum Funeral Home, Waycross

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The Valdosta Daily Times
Thursday, January 15, 2004

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• Race: White
• SSN issued: Railroad Board (Issued Through)
• Social Security Number: 705-01-3137
• Residence: 1900, Sweat District, Ware, Georgia, USA
• Residence: 1900, Sweat District, Ware, Georgia, USA; Age: 13; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son
• Residence: 5 Jun 1917, Waycross, Ware, Georgia, USA; Not Stated
• Residence: 1920, Waycross, Ware, Georgia, USA; Waycross Ward 3
• Residence: 1930, Waycross, Ware, Georgia, USA
• Residence: 1974, Ware, Georgia, USA

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Cemetery source: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/ware/cemeteries/lott.txt

Joseph married Leonard Fredda Harbin on 30 Jan 1908 in Hebardville, Ware, Georgia, USA. Leonard (daughter of Reverend John Foster Harbin and Louella Jane Booth) was born on 16 Feb 1892 in Waltertown, Ware, Georgia, USA; died on 22 Nov 1983 in Ware, Georgia, USA; was buried in Lott Cemetery, Waycross, Ware, Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Residence: Ware, Georgia, USA
• Vital: 2 Dec 1983; Certificate number: 041092.