Nelly Oneta Appia age 83 of Riverview, Florida, formerly of St. Philip; faithful member of Grace Episcopal Church, Tampa Palms, Florida entered peacefully into rest on Wednesday, October 2, 2019.
Daughter of the late George and Clara (Adams) Brathwaite;
Wife of the late Archibald Cleveland Appia;
Loving mother of Bernard, Steve, Anthony, Trevor, Michael, Ken, Ruth and the late Peter Appia;
Grandmother of eight;
Sister of Jeffrey Brathwaite, Bentley George Brathwaite, Mary Harper and Jean Alleyne;
Mother-in-law of Ramon Tavarez, Donna, Sonji and Pam Appia.
The funeral of the late Nelly Oneta Appia leaves Downes and Wilson Funeral Home, Eagle Hall, St. Michael on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at 1:45 p.m. for The Church of Holy Trinity, St. Philip where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 3:30 p.m. for the service; followed by interment in the Churchyard.
The Organist and members of the church choir are kindly asked to attend. Wreaths may be sent to Downes and Wilson Funeral Home, on Thursday, October 17, 2019 no later than 1 p.m.
Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Downes and Wilson Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Condolences(3) 
June says
October 22, 2019 at 1:43 pmCondolences and love to the family on behalf of the Lord family Sandford, St. Philip
TK - Braddy says
October 20, 2019 at 11:56 pmHi Philip,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom.
Accept my condolences.
May the Lord comfort and strengthen you and your family during this time
Maurice Kellman says
October 18, 2019 at 2:49 amMy deepest sympathy to the Appia family, especially Steve Appia, on the passing of your mother, Nelly Appia. May she rest in peace.
1 Thessalonians 4: 18 “Wherefore comfort one another with these words (1Thessalonians 4 vs 13..17).