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Oct. 3, 2025

5:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.

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Alma Kicklighter Obituary

Kicklighter, Alma L.

92, She attended Florida A & M University Class of 1958 and graduated with a BS degree in Nursing. She was also a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority among other accomplishments. Mrs. Kicklighter passed away quietly on September 21, 2025 at home. She is survived by her loving family of, two daughters, Carletta Evans (Ralph) Gudger, and June Kicklighter (Frank) Peterman; two sons, Harrell Kicklighter, Sr and Samuel (Vivian) Kicklighter II; two sisters, Edna Honer and Janie Brown, and a host of other relatives and friends. Public viewing will be Friday, Oct. 3 from 5 to 5:45 pm with a wake service beginning at 6 pm. Funeral services will be at 2pm on Oct. 4. Everything will be held at Bethel Metropolitan Baptist Church 3455-26th Ave So. Condolences may be sent to: www.sanchezmortuary.com and click on her tribute.

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Oct. 1, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Alma Kicklighter

Oct

3

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.

Bethel Metropolitan Baptist Church

3455-26th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33712

Oct

3

Service

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Bethel Metropolitan Baptist Church

3455-26th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33712

Oct

4

Service

2:00 p.m.

Bethel Metropolitan Baptist Church

3455-26th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33712

Oct

6

Service

1:00 p.m.

Sarasota National Cemetery

9810 State Road 72, Sarasota, FL 34241

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Sanchez Rehoboth Mortuary and Cremation Services

6501 25th Way S, Saint Petersburg, FL 33712

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Sharon Grace

Earlier today

My Condolences to Family.

Eddie Jackson

September 27, 2025

Miss Alma will be really missed. A pillar of the community. A strong Black women. will miss you greatly. may God forever keep you in his loving Arms

Valencia

September 27, 2025

To Harrell and the entire Kicklighter family, you have our deepest condolences and prayers during this difficult time. God has gained another beautiful Angel. The Nettles family.

Kassie Dunmore

September 27, 2025

My memory is visiting with you at your log cabin house in Wellborn. It was nice spending that time with you. My condolences to the Young and Kicklighter family. May God comfort you during this time. RIP Ms Alma
Dunmore Family

Angela Monroe Edwards family

September 25, 2025

Sending condolences and prayers for the kicklighter family. Your mom was such a loving person , great nurse and full of love. Will be missed RIP

Wanda Grooms

September 25, 2025

I remember Ms. Kicklighter and her family, the Young's, a loving family. You will be missed

Wanda Reed -Williams

September 25, 2025

My sincerest condolences to the Kicklighter, Wells and Brown families. I always remember Nurse Kicklighter back in the day as our assigned school nurse. Rest in Peace

Jeanette Lewis

September 24, 2025

I will never forget Ms. Kicklighter.
Always pleasant to talk to. I will miss her warm and pleasant smile.
Take your rest Ms. Kicklighter
With deepest sympathy to the entire Kicklighter family.

The Lewis Family

Wanda White

September 24, 2025

To The Kicklighter Family: "Whether We Live Therefore, Or Die, We Are The Lord's."-- Romans 14:7-8, In Sincere Sympathy And Love.

Bessie L. Mohead

September 24, 2025

I remember the prayer meetings that were held in your home. I thank God for you and this Godly environment. Lovingly,
Rev. Dr. Bessie L. Mohead

MARINE SMITH

September 24, 2025

My heartfelt condolences to the Kicklighter family during this difficult time. Praying for God´s strength and comfort in the days to come.

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