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Vinetta M. Ards (October 5, 1931 – October 1, 2021)

Oviedo Funeral Home

Visitation: Friday, October 15, 2021
Visitation Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Visitation Location: Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church
4724 Raleigh Street
Orlando, Florida

Service Date: Saturday, October 16, 2021
Service Time: 1:00 PM
Service Location: Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church
4724 Raleigh Street
Orlando, Florida

Obituary:

Vinetta M. Ards, 89, of Orlando, departed this life on Friday, October 1, 2021. “Net”, as she was lovingly called by her family, was born on October 5, 1931 in Tunica, MS to the late Mary Alice and Booker T. Davis. Professionally, she was employed as a Nurses Aide for several years.

Net dedicated her life to her family, serving God and community. She served God faithfully as a member of Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, Orlando. In her spare time she enjoyed travelling, shopping, and gardening. She instilled love, wisdom, and Christian values for all her children and family to follow. She was a devoted mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Vinetta leaves to cherish her memories: daughters, Maxine (Renard) McFarland, Clarasteen Wiggins, Alice Hardy, Patricia (Ernest) Jones; sons, Larry Ards, Anthony (Charlotte) Ards, Drexter (Sandra) Ards; sisters, Lassie Scott, Lula Mae Scott, Lena Ruth Jackson; 30 grandchildren; and a host of great grandchildren, other relatives and many friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 15, 2021 from from 5-7PM at the church. A service of celebration will be held on Saturday, October 16, 2021, 1:00 PM at Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, 4724 Raleigh Street, Orlando. Interment: Winter Garden Cemetery, Winter Garden.

11 Comments

  • Tracey Copeland Posted October 7, 2021 12:23 pm

    My condolences to entire Ards Family. May GOD give you strength and comfort during this difficult time!! WEEPING MAY ENDURE FOR A NIGHT BUT JOY COMETH IN THE MORNING

    • Pamela Bryant-Forbes Posted October 8, 2021 5:42 pm

      Thank you so much.

      • Joanne Lee Posted October 12, 2021 4:48 pm

        My deepest sympathy to the family and i pray 🙏🏽 for strength . RIP Vinetta❤️

  • Theressa W. Williams Posted October 8, 2021 9:46 pm

    To the Ards Family, my deepest sympathy in the passing of your love one. May the love of family and friends comfort and strengthen you in the days ahead.

  • Jacquelyn Powell Keith Posted October 10, 2021 4:25 am

    My condolences to the entire Ards family. My God give you strength and comfort during this time. Love you more than you will ever know!
    Jacquelyn Powell-Keith

  • Jacqueline Strong Posted October 10, 2021 8:18 am

    Miss you RIH

  • Gwendolyn Williams Posted October 10, 2021 10:08 pm

    With Heartfelt Sympathy to the Ars Family

  • Deacon Charlie & Diane Coleman Posted October 13, 2021 12:37 pm

    Praying for the entire Ards family during this very difficult time. Pray God strengthen each of you.

  • Sharrow Fullwood Posted October 15, 2021 3:35 pm

    Praying that the Peace of God will comfort and strengthen each of you.

  • Jennifer Collier Posted October 15, 2021 5:12 pm

    Praying for the Ards family. What a wonderful legacy she has left for her family.

  • Paula Jackson-Wright Posted October 15, 2021 8:53 pm

    May you find peace and comfort in your time of sorrow.

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