Pastor Tavares Barnes, Associate Pastor Congregational Care
Bishop Derrick L. McRae, Sr Pastor The Experience Christian Center
www.eccorlando.com
tbarnes@eccorlando.com
KATHY BELINDA BOOKER
Kathy was born in East Chicago, Indiana to Ina and Henry Hazley on November 27, 1952. She grew up surrounded by close friends and family members in New Edition. She received her bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Eastern Michigan University, and her MA in Counseling Education from the University of Central Florida. Kathy spent most of her career in the care and service of others as a licensed mental health counselor.
Kathy was a strong, intelligent, and beautiful daughter of the one and only true and living God. Kathy committed to raising her four daughters in the way they should go, and ensured they developed a deep faith in God from the earliest days of their lives. She was so incredibly proud of her daughters and grandchildren and the accomplishments they achieved with her guidance and wisdom. Her ministry and gifts were found in the love, support and counsel provided to her many clients, family, and friends. Her many accomplishments included writings of poetry, providing mental health services both domestically and internationally, establishing her own mental health counseling practice, “Affirming Counseling and Consulting”, in Winter Park, FL, appearing on radio and talk shows, serving her church community, and devoting her time, wisdom, and knowledge as one of the mothers of the church.
We know her hard work earned her all the treasures in heaven she deserves, and we celebrate with her as she finally sees first-hand how much she impacted all of us from her assignment here on earth.
Kathy loved God and her church family. Her happiest moments were laughing, dancing, singing, and praying with her friends and family. She was incredibly creative and filled her home with art and music. She particularly loved African-American art and sculpture, and clothing inspired by the African diaspora. With her beautiful locks piled on her head and dressed in her kente-garments, Kathy was a queen in all respects. Well done, Queen.
Kathy will always be loved and missed by her mother, Ina Hazley; her daughters, Dr. Tondalaya Booker, Katisha Fortune, Jamila Flournoy, and Giovanni Barnes; her grandchildren, Tyanna, Jervaine, Brooke, Ryleigh, Makenson William, Kai, Alana, Braxton, Briella, & Brynna; her great grandchild Imani; her sisters and brother; Valerie Hazley-Anyiwo, Frankie Charles, Dawn Hazley, Lynne Robi, & Jay Hazley, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She is preceded in death by her father Henry P. Hazley Sr. and brother, Henry P. Hazley Jr.
Although we mourn her absence from the body on this side of earth, we are encouraged in our knowledge that she is fully healed and restored eternally in Heaven. We rejoice in knowing that Kathy’s spirit will remain with us forever.
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Forever my biological and spiritual sister and friend. Your hugs and kisses are embedded in my heart an soul for an eternity.
Our condolences to the Hazley Booker Family. You are in our thoughts always. We will be there for you. Love you Family,
Rosetta, Brian, Eleanor, Shaune Rogers and family, Alice Wiley and Family, Judith Bailey, and Lynn Bongio
There are no words to take away sadness when you lose someone you love This comes to simply let you know that you’re wished strength and comfort in the days ahead. Love you,
Cousin Bea
Those we love don’t go away. They walk beside us day by day. Unseen unheard but always near,,still loved, still missed and forever dear.
To the family ,
from Cousin Neal
Those we love don’t go away ,they walk beside us day by day ,unseen unheard but always near, still loved still missed and forever dear.
To the Fsmily from Cousin Neal
Kathy was a sweet and gentle soul. Such a good friend over the years. The laughter, smiles and comfort of her friendship will be forever missed. Friend and brother, Gerri
My condolences to the Hazley family. I know Kathy’s memory and love for everyone of you will live in your hearts forevermore as it’s impossible to forget someone who gave you so much love, wisdoms, and laughter to remember.
My mentor, my spiritual support, my friend, my Big sister…there is hole that can never be filled. Although I will miss you, you are never gone from my heart
Being your look alike sister was a treat and then we met. Your tenacity and commitment were examples for many to aspire and acquire. Miss you is an understatement. There will be a gap and a void looking for your smiling face. Heaven is in for a treat please know that many will look after your girls and your grands. Rest from a job well done. Sister Sue
Kathy was such a beautiful and lovely friend. She will truly be missed and forever remembered.💔
I was blessed to provide Kathy her very first job in high school. She was raised by a loving Mother who stressed love and education. I always knew she (and Dawn) would rise to excellence…
My sincere condolences to Kathy’s entire family during
your darkest hours. Remember no matter what the
day brings ; as long as you have God by your side
it is going to be a good day.
I will continue praying for each of you !
Hello Family,
You all are in my heart and in my prayers. May you all hold onto the warm and wonderful memories you shared together, and that they continue to bring you comfort and peace. God Bless.
Love💚
Condolences to the family. Kathy I’m going to miss you Ladybug. You always made me laugh with your comments. We always had a good time when the family got togrether. RIP my sister I love you.
My thoughts are with family and friends of Kathy. Your father in heaven is so proud of you. Thanks cousin for reaching out to me a year ago when my mother (her aunt) passed on. We talked nearly two hours. I discovered listening to her how deep our genes run. My only wish was that we could have known each other more. While its difficult to except when our loved ones are no longer here on earth, there is peace knowing they are no longer hurting or in pain. Well done Cousin K. Well done. I know you’re rejoicing with Uncle Henry and Mama Ruth. With love…Adrenna
I was very saddened to hear the news of Ms. Kathy B Booker’s passing. I would like to extend condolences to the entire Booker Family and friends. Worked with Kathy for years. She will be missed, but never forgotten. May God Comfort and Strengthen you during this time of bereavement! Psalm 30:5. KJ. For His anger endureth but a moment, and in His favor is life; weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.
Cousin Kathy you will be miss. I can remember your smile. But now in the arm of our heavenly father. The heavenly father call you home..
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