TLC Africa 2008

The Williams, Jones, Benson, Diggs, Fahnbulleh and Shannon families announce the death of Ovetta Sareta Nmano Jones Williams ("Teetar") in her 48th year. Ovetta died at the Johns Hopkins Hospital on Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at 5:23 a.m. in Baltimore, Maryland.

Ovetta is survived by her husband of nearly 20 years, Charles Alake Williams, her children Nadene, Hilary and Crystal and her mother, Mrs. Alliette Jones; her father Cllr. M. Fahnbulleh Jones predeceased her in 1992. Teetar's other survivors include her siblings, Erwin, Varney (Joyce), Mohamedu (Sando), Joe, Manfred, Cyril (Joyce), Enidmai (Emmanuel) and Edet (Rose). Ovetta is also survived by Charles' uncle and aunt, I. Rimisa Williams Sr. and Rhodel Williams, who were "loco parentis "to Charles. In addition, Ovetta leaves to mourn her many cousins, aunts, uncles, and other relatives (including those of Charles with whom she was particularly close) and multiple friends throughout the United States, in Liberia and other parts of the world. Ovetta was an active member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church when she lived in Liberian and of St. Luke's Parish, where she sang in the choir, St. Luke's Parish Singers. Ovetta was also active in the alumni association of Convent and St. Patrick's and the Cape Mount County Association. The family is receiving online messages and tributes at www.nebscomputers.com/ovetta.htm.

Requiem Mass: A Requiem Mass for the peaceful repose of her soul will be said on Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Luke's Episcopal Parish (Anglican), 4002 53rd Street, Bladensburg, Maryland 20710. During the Requiem Mass, entry into the Church will be strictly controlled. Tributes during the service are limited to the Cape Mount County Association, Convent and St. Patrick's Class of 1977 and Teetar's family. There are no exceptions.

In lieu of flowers, the families ask that anyone who so desires may contribute to an education fund for her 3 children (Nadene, Hilary and Crystal). Teetar's children were the center of her universe. You may contact Mohamedu F. Jones at hammujones@comcast.net for more information regarding the fund.
Wake Keeping: A service of songs, praise and tributes will be held at St. Luke's on Friday, August 22, 2008 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. All tributes other than those listed above will be done during this period. We ask that everyone respect the dignity of the service and its purpose and limit tributes to 2-3 minutes. Tributes will be made in segments interspersed with songs and praise. If you wish to be listed to make a tribute during the wake, please email handeljundu@aol.com. Please note that it may not be possible for all tributes to be heard. We thank you for your understanding.

Directions to St. Luke's: From I-495 (Capital Beltway), take the Baltimore-Washington Pkwy (Washington South Exit 22B). Exit at MD 450 Annapolis road and head west (turn right at the top of the ramp). St. Luke's is at the corner of 53rd St. on the left.

Parking Options at St. Luke's:
*Turn left on 53rd Place (before reaching 53rd St. and the Church), turn right on Quincy at the "Stop" sign, turn right on 53rd St and at the summit of the hill, park in the Church's parking lot on the left, on in the yard of Nazareth House (white building on the right across from the parking lot) or along 53rd Street on both sides in the direction of the church. (DO NOT PARK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET -YOUR CAR WILL BE TICKETED AND TOWED)
*Drive past the Church, across the traffic signal at 54th Street, and turn left into the Bladensburg Elementary School parking lot.
* Drive past the Church, and just before reaching the traffic signal at 54th Street, and turn right into parking lot of the Adult Education building.

Interment: National Harmony Memorial Park, 7101 Sheriff Rd Landover, MD 20785-4437. Directions from Church: Right turn onto MD 450 East (Annapolis Road), stay to the right onto MD 202 (Landover Road), Exit onto MD 704 (M. L. King) toward Seat Pleasant, turn left at Belle Haven Drive, Turn right onto Sheriff Road, Turn Left into Harmony and follow direction of cemetery staff.

Repast: Knights of Columbus Hall, 3611 Stewart Road, Forestville, MD 20747. Directions from Harmony: Right turn out of cemetery; Turn Left onto Brightseat Rd; turn Right onto Landover Road MD 202 East, Take I-495 Capital beltway toward Richmond/Andrews AFB; Take Exit 11B toward Washington/MD 4 Pennsylvania Ave; turn Left onto Forestville Rd; turn Right onto Stewart Rd.

Hotel:
Four Point Sheraton, 8500 Annapolis Road, New Carrollton, MD 20784
(301) 459-6700. They have up to 10 rooms at $79.00; 15 rooms if made by Friday, August 15, 2008

Sheraton Washington North, 4095 Powder Mill Road, Beltsville, MD 20705 has 5 rooms at employee rate of $49.00 and an additional 10+ at $69. Reservations have to be made directly via email: jkolsch@sheratonwashingtonnorth.com or 301-937-4422 ext 4201.

Hampton Inn Bowie 15202 Major Lansdale Blvd, Bowie, MD 20716 has up to 10 rooms at $129.00 per night. Please call the hotel directly at 301-809-1800 and use confirmation number #86574167

Family contacts:
Charles Alake Williams 301-604-6845
Mohamedu F. Jones 301-262-2308 (H)/240-888-5576 (C)
Rimisa Williams 301-614-3425
Erwin Jones 011-231-6-511-167
Varney Sherman 011-231-6-563-015
Joe Joe Jones 011-231-6-556-813
Manfred Jones 011-231-6-516-366
Cyril Jones 011-231-6-515-495
Enidmai Jones Doe 301-490-2112
Edet Jones 240-520-4436
Elizabeth Sherman 703-715-9076
Repast contacts:
LaVerne Williams 301-614-3425 (food)
Mahdea Cooper 301-353-0738 (food)
Handel Diggs 917-319-7200 (drinks)
Henry Clements 301-980-5897 (drinks)
Edmund Neblett 202-230-4345 (drinks)