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AyoOla Ote Obituary

OTE, AyoOla 57, of St. Petersburg, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2010, after a brief illness. She was born in Charlottesville, VA. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband Abasi Ote, and son Bomani Blakey of St. Petersburg; daughter MarQuette Blakey of Richmond, VA; sister Phyllis Cutchins and sister Theresa Rawlings both of Charlottesville, and brother Wesley Ransom of Bowie, MD; 3 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and numerous friends. AyoOla maintained several businesses as a Certified Natural Health Professional and a Custom Fashion and Accessories Artisan/Designer. AyoOla had a great love for the design sewing, nutrition, reading, and the Gulf. AyoOla will be greatly missed by us all, but we know her spirit will live on in the many works of art she provided to others. In AyoOla's memory a Sunrise Reflection Service was held Saturday, Aug. 7, 2010, at Lansing Park, S. E., St. Petersburg. In honor of AyoOla, the family requests contributions to the American Cancer Society in her memory. Condolences may be offered at www.brettfuneralhome.net

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Aug. 11, 2010.

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Lynette Blakey

August 27, 2010

Mommy, it has been 3 weeks but missing you hasn't gotten any easier. I know you are safe. I love you.

Wesla White

August 20, 2010

You will be truly missed!
Love,
Wes & Family

Ronnie/Cheryl Sheffey

August 19, 2010

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

Laura Pryor

August 17, 2010

May God Bless you and your family in your time of sorry. Sylvia(AyoOla)will be missed, that was my classmate. She was always a joy to be around, very out going and always had a smile on her face. May God continue to wrap his tender loving arms around you all and give you that peace that surpasses all. Just know that she is in the Heavenly Fathers arms and at rest.
God Bless You All.

Barbara Anne Carter-Egwim

August 17, 2010

I will miss my sister Ayoola very much and I will always remember the good times shared. She was truly a wonderful
person and I thank God to have known her.

Alexander Ravenel, II

August 16, 2010

My daughter, Yataye, introduce me to this Lady several years ago. Although I met and was in her Divine Presence only once; she left an everlasting presence and impression upon me.... I often would ask my daughter about her when we spoke. She represented a Divine desire of my counterpart. It is comforting to know that she had/has a Loving husband.... You are all blessed to have had claim to her.... Though she has left her body; please know that her Soul is yet alive. She may very well be a child you will meet in your life-time. So please be Loving and continue to love her.... My name is Alexander Ravenel, II.

Gail Wicks- Howard

August 15, 2010

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

clara eubanks

August 15, 2010

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

Thelma Wicks

August 15, 2010

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

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