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Patti RAIFORD Obituary

RAIFORD, Patti Ann, 79, of Tampa, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2014 after a short battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Betty Harriet; brothers, Jack and Roland Boles; former husbands Leon Howcroft and Raymond Thabet. Patti is survived by her twin sister, Peggy Hamilton; husband, Augustus (Bill) Raiford; son, Gary Howcroft (Vicki); stepson, Michael Raiford; grandson, Christopher Howcroft; and extended family. Patti worked for the City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department for over 20 years. She enjoyed participating in many activities at Elmcroft of Carrollwood where she currently resided. There will be a memorial service at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at Elmcroft of Carrollwood in Tampa. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to Melech Hospice House in Temple Terrace, FL.

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Published by TBO.com on May 25, 2014.

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