Lettie Jean Fletcher, affectionately known to many as Gramis, passed away on December 17, 2024. Born on July 18, 1948 to the Late Edna Vera Mitchell and the Late Oscar Rayam Jr. (Stella). In her early years she was reared by her maternal grandparents the Late Adolphus and Lucy Mae Mitchell of Bellville, FL where she grew up with her aunts and uncles as the first grandchild of both the Mitchell and Rayam Families. She was fondly known as "Nuke Baby".  In her early teens she relocated to St. Petersburg, FL with her mother and siblings and attended Sixteen Street Junior High.  She wed the late Army Gwinn in 1963 and to that union were born three children and was widowed in 1974. In 1977 she met the love of her life, the Late Willie Fletcher Jr, affectionately known as "June" that she wed and raised their blended family together. 

Lettie Jean was a self-made woman and entrepreneur.   She was a residential and commercial cleaner for over 40 years prior to her retirement.  She was most fond of her long-term clients and friends Gene and Sherry Oliver.   

Lettie's absence will be deeply felt, particularly by her devoted daughters, Carol Williams (Devlin), Gabrielle Nycole Gordon (Emerald), and Rosiland Fletcher all of St. Petersburg, FL 

Sons, Andre Gwinn (Debra), Anthony Eugene Sweet (Vanessa) and Jose Fletcher all of St. Petersburg, Florida        God Children LaShaunte Lancaster (Kevin) of Miami, FL, Krystal Noble, Adrian Monroe, DGwel Monroe all of St. Petersburg, FL

Brothers, Larry E. Mitchell (Diana) of Bellville, Florida, The Late Vincent Mitchell of St. Petersburg, FL; Oscar Rayam III (Madeline), Floyd Rayam, Micheal Rayam, Rodney Rayam and Troy Rayam all of Rochester, New York

Sisters, Shirley Rayam Johnson (Marvin) of Jacksonville, FL, Valencia Edmondnson (Melvin) of Sebring, FL, Sheila Rayam of Buffalo, NY, and the Late Euolia Yates-Hopkins of St. Petersburg, FL

Uncles, Edward Rayam of St. Petersburg, FL; Booker T Rayam of Coco Beach, FL; Mathew Rayam (Rutha) of Bellville, FL

Grandsons, Jason D. John (Josie), DeAndre Gwinn, Robert James Washington, Ryan Washington, David "Tony" Harris, Marlo Brinson, Anthony E Sweat Jr, Cameron Sweat and Anthony Smith all of St. Petersburg, FL                            

Granddaughters, Kendra L John of Sun City, FL; Kayla Gwinn of Clearwater, FL; RaShauna Garvey, Melissa Alomas, Sarah Galvez, Tomeka Brinson Bar (Anton), Camber Carter-Addison (William) all of St. Petersburg, FL, Denetress Graham of Winston Salem, NC, Noel Simmons, LaQuinta Lambert of Ruskin, FL

Great Grand Children, Ja'Mareon C John, Ja'Mella L John, Jacarie D John, Javaris D John, Jason John Jr, Jayceon John, Semaj Davis, Senya Douse, Roshiya Yearby, Casire Addison, Tyson Gwinn, Malachi M Jones, Kenya "Keyon" Brown, Miracle Johnson and a host of others, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Devoted family and confidants, Patriarch Curtis Rayam Jr of Orlando, FL, Sylvester "Donnell" Curry Jr  (Gwen) of Savanah, Georgia,  Joseph "Joe, Joe" Mitchell (Joyce) of Wilmington, NC, Aunt Iris Elouise Thomas of Ruskin, FL, Vanessa Faye and Stevie Curry, Mazel and Venna Spencer, Gregory Blackmanand Damon Baldwin all of Bellville, FL, Jeri Lester (Lee), Diane and Vincent Mitchell, Euolia Palmer Yates Fegans, Wilhelmina Downing,  Agertha "Gert" Mitchell, Robert Stewart (Joann), Barbara Macon (Tony), James Mitchell (Janice), Beverly Brown (Larry) Altermease Williams, Cynthia Mitchell and Theresa Alomas all of St. Petersburg, FL

As we mourn Lettie's passing, we also celebrate her life, cherishing the memories we've shared with her.  While we say goodbye to Lettie, her undying spirit will forever live in our hearts.

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