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01/09/2025

01/09/2025

Greetings Family & friends,

Memorial service for Viola Slater is Saturday January 18th, 2025. Visitation 9:00 am. Funeral service 11:00 am at Guiding Star Missionary Baptist Church 3035 N 27th Street Kansas City, KS 66104. 913-371-7651. Eulogy by Reverend Louis Sipple.

01/05/2025

In Loving Memory of Viola Washington Slater,
May 25th, 1926-January 5th, 2025.
It is with sadness to post the death of Viola Washington-Slater. She was 98 years young! Viola leaves behind 10 children (some proceeded her in death) grandchildren, great, and great-great grandchildren.
I learned so much from Aunt Ola. She taught me if you treat people right, good will come to you in return. Now, this doesn’t mean she might not talk about you, but trust me it is all in love. Viola believed in bridging the gap by bringing family together. She told her children to check on me when I moved to Atlanta. Although Viola’s memory was not as sharp, I was surprised by what she knew and remembered about me. I will keep her words and encouragement close to my heart. I told her my husband died. She said she knew. She asked, “Have you got another husband yet?” I said, “No.” She said, “Good. They ain't nothing but trash!” Aunt Ola will keep you laughing.
Her thoughts on church: she attended church; however, she said church is within you and she knew God for herself. Viola was generous with her resources. She helped me and many others when in need. I felt sadness when I missed an opportunity to see her in 2022 when my father died. She moved to Colorado shortly after that. By the grace of God, I saw her last year when she moved to Atlanta. One of the advantages of having ten children is the ability to travel to see her children across the country. Viola has traveled to California, Colorado, and Georgia to be with family.
Viola is loved and missed already by her remaining children, grandchildren, siblings, extended family, church members, neighbors, and friends. May she rest in eternal peace with God.

11/27/2024

09/24/2024

In Loving Memory of Mother Eliza Washington-Love November 16, 1922-September 23, 2024. Although Eliza lived longer than most, it is with sadness to post she passed away yesterday. She will be deeply missed by her enormous family, church family, neighbors, and friends. Eliza had eleven children and a host of grandchildren, great and great-great grandchildren. I had the pleasure of interviewing Eliza while in undergrad. She detailed instances in her life when her faith was strengthened. One instance was during a tornado. Several homes were destroyed but none came near her dwelling. I visited aunt Eliza as a youngster and many years later at Maeola’s funeral I asked her about her neighbor’s daughter who lived across the street. Aunt Eliza was amazed I still remembered her. She looked over to my “ex” husband and said to him “Don’t ever do anything to her because if you do, she’ll never forget it.” It was too late the damage was already done! The most valuable word I received from Aunt Eliza is Psalm 90 verse 10 KJV threescore years and 10 and fourscore years and 10. God’s promise. Aunt Eliza exceeded God’s promise by 21 years! The promise is only to those who believe and Eliza without a doubt believed! May she rest in eternal peace with the Lord. She is the 1st in our family to live to see 101 years old! She is the eldest daughter of Emanuel and Leatris Washington. Funeral services will be held at McGehee Chapel Church on Saturday September 28, 24 at 3 pm.

08/03/2024

Anthony Smith Jr. live memorial service. May he rest in eternal peace!

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07/18/2024

Greetings family and friends,
Funeral service for Anthony Smith Jr. is Saturday August 3, 2024. Visitation begins at 1 pm. Service begins at 2 pm at Serenity Funeral Home 1101 Bannister Rd. Kansas City, Mo 64131.
We will continue to keep Tony and Anthony Jr.'s mother and all close family and friends in our prayers trusting that God has the entire matter in his mighty hands. May your hearts be comforted now and forever!

07/15/2024

In Loving Memory of Anthony "AJ" Smith Jr. We regret to hear Anthony Jr passed away on Saturday July 13, 2024. He will be missed by his family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are extended to the Smith and Charles family. Anthony Smith is the great grandson of Matilda Charles; grandson of Doris Smith and son of Anthony Smith Sr. Funeral services are pending.

06/05/2024

Greetings everyone,
We are sharing a video about Darrell Stuckey Jr. Darrell was nominated for Walter Payton’s man of the year in 2015 while with the San Diego Chargers! Darrell is a humble man on and off the field. Darrell retired as an athlete. We wish him continued success in his career. He is the son of Darrell Stuckey Sr., grandson of Ceola Witt, and the great grandson of Viola Washington-Slater. Viola has two professional athletes from her immediate family. Eric Scott Jr. and Darrell Stuckey Jr.
Viola turned 98 on May 25th! We wish her health, wealth, and happiness!

05/29/2024

Greetings everyone,

Rodney spent many years in southern California. However, he will have his funeral services and repass in Kansas City at the Community Baptist Church located at 1110 N 18th Street Kansas City, KS 66102. Services are Saturday June 15th, 2024, at 1 pm.
Pastor Anthony Jamison.

05/13/2024

In Loving Memory of Rodney Washington.
October 1965-May 12, 2024.

Rodney was the youngest of his siblings. He was lighthearted with a clever sense of humor and a lover of music. He will be missed by his family and friends. May he rest in eternal peace.
Son of Ned Washington. Funeral services are pending.