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Eliza Caffey Obituary

CAFFEY Mrs. Eliza Dilligard Caffey, well know centenarian, was a member of Bethel Baptist Institutional Church, where she served on the Deaconess Board, Citywide Deaconess Board, Usher Board, Keenagers Ministry and the Seekers of Truth Church School class. She went home to be with the Lord on May 13, 2010. Mrs. Caffey was a native of Charleston, SC, having resided in Jacksonville, FL, most of her life. She was predeceased by her husband, Isaac H. Caffey; mother, Anna Bennett; 2 sons, Willie Anderson Jr. and Robert L. Thompson. Survivors include her loving and devoted daughter, Dr. Ruth A. Stephens; sister, Mrs. Rosa Miner (Elias); brother, Mackey Brown (Linda); daughters-in-law, Mmes June Anderson and Gladys P. Thompson; 7 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; 4 great, great grandchildren; a number of other relatives and friends. A Funeral Service will be held at NOON, Saturday, May 22, 2010 at Bethel Baptist Institutional Church, Dr. Rudolph W. McKissick, Sr. and Bishop Rudolph W. McKissick, Jr., Pastors. Mrs. Caffey will rest in the mortuary for visitation FRIDAY from 5 PM until 8 PM (where the family will receive friends at 5 PM) and at the church Saturday from 10 AM until the hour of service. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Friends are asked to assemble at the church under the direction of ALPHONSO WEST MORTUARY, INC., 4409 Soutel Dr. 904-766-9671. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union on May 20, 2010.

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Margie Tynes

June 4, 2010

Grandmother, you will be missed! I am so proud that you were my Grandmother.
May God continue to comfort,strengthen our families in Jacksonivlle and Seattle. Margie Tynes

Lillie Ruth W. Blue

May 28, 2010

To Ruth and family. You have my sincere sympathy in the loss
of Mrs Caffey.It is my prayer that God will comfort you now
& in the dayes to come:

May 22, 2010

To Ruth and Family. We were sorry to hear the passing of Mrs. Liza as we have called her all of our lives since we have known her since our infancy. She lived a long and beautiful life now she is resting with the Lord. We pray your continued strength in the Lord.
We love you all The Daniels
William(Mississippi)Mary Ann(City)Joyce Marie(CA)James(City)Patricia(CA)

La Vonne Mitchell

May 21, 2010

Dr. Ruth and Family,

I am praying that the Lord will comfort you with His peace, encourage you with His presence and strengthen you with His love.

"I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you." John 14:18 (KJV)

Love you,

Chrishanna Johnson

May 21, 2010

I would like to extend my love to felecia and her family my god be with you guys in this time of sorrow. But belive that she endure her time here on earth. She is now enjoying herself in heaven.

Michelle Vickers

May 21, 2010

Felicia Saintil-Deltis and Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

May 21, 2010

We join in the grief for the death my dear stepmother, Eliza Caffey.

Dr. and Mrs. John A. Peoples(Alfonso Caffey) Jackson, Mississippi

DORIS TAYLOR

May 21, 2010

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

Garry Goggins

May 21, 2010

I would like to extend my condolances to felicia saintil-deltis and her family for the lost of her grandmother i know she was a great woman for the way that felicia always talk about her God Bless

Felicia Saintil-Deltis

May 21, 2010

Grannie- You will be missed. I am rejoicing over the fact that you are in heaven with Daddy. I love you both!!!

Kathy Rhoden Harding

May 20, 2010

Dearest Dr. Stephens and family,
I am so sorry to learn of the loss of your mother! My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of grief and I pray that you will be comforted my sweet memories of her.

Kathy Rhoden Harding
FCCJ c/o 1991

Mia Espinoza

May 20, 2010

All of my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family Andrinne. God Bless.

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