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Ms. Vanderlyn Franshone Witherspoon
1952 - 2024
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Ms. Vanderlyn Witherspoon Obituary
A celebration of life service for Ms. Vanderlyn Franshone Witherspoon will be held on Friday, October 25th, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa Florida with Pastor William Taylor, Officiating.
Ms. Vanderlyn F. Witherspoon was born on October 4th, 1952, in Tampa, Florida to the parentage of Mr. & Mrs. John (Carmelina) Zeigler. Ms. Vanderlyn graduated from Hillsborough High School. She later worked as a Teacher’s Assistant for 30 years with the Hillsborough County Public School System.
Ms. Witherspoon was preceded in death by both her mother and father, John Carmelina Zeigler; sister, Cynthia Taylor; brother, John Zeigler, Jr and sister-in-law, Sandra.
She is survived by her daughter, Maya Fowler; grandson, Max Fowler; son-in-law, Chad Fowler; siblings, Beverly McDowell (Mike), Ronald Zeigler (Sherry), Michael Zeigler (Deloris), Jackie Zeigler; niece, Carmen Zeigler; nephews, Jonathan McDowell, Michael Homer, John Zeigler, III; brother-in-law, Pastor William Taylor and a host of other family and friends. THERE WILL BE NO VIEWING.
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Pamela Reaves
October 26, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Cheryl Henry
October 24, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Frances Russell
October 24, 2024
I am saddened by the lost of your love one." The God Of Love And peace will Be With You All.
Brenda B Gardin
October 24, 2024
I remember her so well from high school. Sorry for your lost.
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Ema Parks
October 23, 2024
My condolences to my cousins on the loss of their loved one. Praying that God’s grace will give you strength, peace and comfort during this journey. I love you guys to Life. Ema and Family
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