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Cleota Hughes Cain

Cleota Cain Obituary

CAIN Cleota Hughes Cain, 89, a longtime resident of East Jacksonville, transitioned from earth to heaven on January 2, 2011 in the comfort of her home and in the presence of her family's love. Her husband of 26 years, Louis Sr. and daughter, Ruthie M. Hughes welcomed her as she joined them in her eternal home. She was born in Palatka, but moved to Jacksonville as a young adult. Here she met her husband and joined him in fellowship at Union Progressive Baptist Church. Sister Cain truly loved her church and pastor, Rev. C.R. Morgan. She was a dutiful and faithful servant to the ministry as Church Mother and clerk. She also served as part of the deaconess, usher and Sunday school ministries, as well as in other capacities in her nearly 70 years of membership. She leaves to honor her life and legacy 10 children: sons, Louis Jr. (Nancy) of New Jersey, James (Pam) and Terrence (Gail); daughters, Mabel (Sam) McCoy, Gwendolyn Crane, Annette, Patricia, Brenda (Ben)Titus, Jacquelyn (Charlie) Johnson and Rosalind (Adrian) Williams; brother, C.L. Hughes; sister, Rebecca Douglas and sister in law, Thelma Hughes, all of Palatka. Also to cherish her memory are 32 grandchildren, 61 great grandchildren and 20 great-great grandchildren, along with her extended family, church family, former employers and many friends. The celebration of a life well-lived will be held at her church located at 613 Pippin Street on Saturday, January 8th at 11AM. The late Mrs. Cain will rest in the EASTSIDE CHAPEL of MARION GRAHAM MORTUARIES, 900 A. Philip Randolph Blvd. this evening from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM and in the church on Saturday from 9:00 AM until the hour of service. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends today from 5-8PM at Marion Graham Mortuary, 900 A. Philip Randolph Blvd. Memorial donations can be made in her honor to the Union Progressive Building Campaign or Scholarship Fund.

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Jan. 7, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Cleota Cain

22 Entries

January 10, 2011

Peace to you and your family, Dear Brenda.
Our heartfelt prayers are with you in this time of great loss. May your beloved mother's rich life and legacy sustain and comfort each of you.
In love,
Ingrid and Jerry Fluellen (OFN-JAX)

Sharon Holloway-Martin

January 10, 2011

Dear Brenda and Family,

May God continue to strengthen you during this time of sadness.

'I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.'
Psalm 121:1

God Bless,

HENRY&THERESA KELLY

January 10, 2011

TO; CAIN FAMILY OUR THOUGHT AND PRAYER ARE WITH YOU DURING YOUR TIME OF GREIF,

MICHAEL JENNINGS

January 8, 2011

TO: PATRICIA CAIN & FAMILY; OUR THOUGHTS
AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU, IN YOUR TIME OF GRIEF. MAY HAPPY MEMORIES OF YOUR LOVE ONE BRING YOU COMFORT.
MICHAEL B. JENNINGS,
YOUR CLASSMATE AT
OAKLAND ELEM.SCHOOL

Rene Dupree

January 8, 2011

January 7, 2011

The first time I met Mrs. Cain, she has always remained the same sweet spirit. Be of good courage and cheer.

Marfreeia Clarke

January 7, 2011

I will always remember Auntie's loving smile and warm laugh. Her memory will forever remain in my heart. Rest well, auntie. You have worked hard for your reward!

January 7, 2011

To the Cain Family (Jackie & Roz),

May Peace be with you and your family in your time of sorrow. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. God Bless.

L'Tanja & Abrie Curry

Gerald Hughes

January 7, 2011

My condolence go all the Cain and Hughes family in the lost one of God's truly great saints. Aunt Cleo was an inspiration to us all, her life was an example of Jesus here on earth. My prayers are with you all during this time of grief.

Love, Deacon Gerald, Elizabeth, Hakeem, Dominic, and Jasmine Hughes

The Russell Family

January 7, 2011

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Pat and Brian Caves

January 7, 2011

We had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Cain at Rosalind and Adrian's wedding. What a joyful spirit! I will never forget her beautiful smile! I am sure that she is dancing in heaven with her loved ones who went before her. You are all in my prayers as I know she will be greatly missed!

Dothea Smith

January 7, 2011

To our classmates, Sam & Mable Lee: We were sadden to hear of the loss of your mother. You and the rest of the family are in our prayers, today and in the days to come. God will give you the strength to accept His will.

Kimberly Williams-Hamilton

January 7, 2011

To my dear friend Ms.Leona and the entire Cain Family:

I send my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Praying that God will comfort your hearts,uplift your spirits during this sad time. As you share, talk, and remember, may you truly find that your mother is still living in your hearts. Caring thoughts are with you and your family now and in the days to come.

Bernard Wright Jr.

January 7, 2011

May the good Lord continue to keep the Cain family together during these trying moments with the passing of a great woman, Sis. Cleota Hughes Cain. I will keep all of you in prayer.
Rev. Dr. Bernard E. Wright, Jr.

Bertha Richardson

January 7, 2011

To The Cain Family,We The Members Of The Richardson Family We are in Prayer with you at this time
We want you to reflect on the good times you had, and the Late night talks they will keep you in remembrance of her.
We Love You
Tony,Bertha,Elaine.And Shelia Richardson

Sherry L. Lowman

January 7, 2011

To the entire Cain Family, I send my prayers to each one of you. Mrs. Cain was such an angel; kind, soft, gentle, loving, caring and Godly. She was a true example of a neighbor. Seeing her peep out the door, watching her walk to the end of her walk way and just standing there talking to her have been a blessing to me. I hold her dear to my heart and she will be missed deeply by so many. She always shared with me how her children were a blessing to her and she was grateful that God blessed her with such a beautiful family.
I pray that you allow God to comfort you and that you would embrace the love of family and friends to help you one day at a time. May the beautiful memories of 89 blessed years of Mrs. Cain forever live in you for indeed she leaves memories of a life fulfilled and a leagcy that will live on in all the lives she touched. I will also miss her beautiful smile and the sweet voice she used to say Hey Girl. Thank you all for sharing your Angel with me.

C-U-N-Heaven

Gwen Crane

January 7, 2011

Mother,the special bond between mother and child. Is written with love on their hearts and souls and make them a part of each other FOREVER.
WE LOVE YOU MAMA AND YOU WILL FOREVER
LIVE IN EACH OF OUR HEARTS.
YOUR CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN

Robin Gray Harris

January 7, 2011

To Brenda and family,

I extend my condolences and pray that you might find strength and peace in God's word.

Mari-Esther Norman

January 7, 2011

To my dear friend Brenda and the entire family:

Trust in the Lord during this difficult time of sorrow. I know that you know Him, lean on Him and He WILL see you through.

You were blessed to have such a God-fearing, loving and gracious mother. She radiated a warmth and acceptance through her loving smile that I will always remember. Thank God for allowing her to be in our lives and hearts forever.

January 7, 2011

May the Love and Peace of God rest and abide with you in this time of sorrow. With Love, The Coleman Family.

SIS MARY ANDERSON

January 7, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

WANDA LEWIS

January 7, 2011

GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AND KEEP YOU STRONG,I LOVED MRS. CAIN LIKE MY SECOND MOTHER AND NOW SHE IS WITH MY BELOVED MOTHER IN HEAVEN AND WATCHING DOWN ON US.

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