A celebration of life service for Martha Garrick Moore, sunrise, November 21st, 1910, sunset, September 8th, 2009, Sunday, September 13, 2009, 2:00 p.m., St. Mark Baptist Church, Gadsden, South Carolina, Reverend Dr. Secaida Howell, senior pastor

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Trustees Nephew
Floral Bearers
Missionary Society Nieces
To Live Eternally
We are and then we are not. Like the blowing out o f a candle or the closing o f a door, we go to sleep so that we
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OF LIFE MARTHA GARRICK MOORE
Sunday, September 13,2009 2:00PM
St. Mark baptist Church Ga d sd en , South Carolina
Reverend Dr. Secaida Howell
S enior pastor-

Obituary

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the

faith. "

II Timothy 4:7

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-X- - J L ."Moppy" and nicknamed "Took", was called from labor to reward

on Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at Palmetto Health Baptist Medical Center in Co

lumbia, South Carolina. Martha was born on November 21, 1910 in Richland

County. She was the second of eleven children born to the late Beverly Garrick,

Sr. and Margaret Sims Garrick.

Martha was educated in the public schools of Richland County attending Gadsden Elementary and Booker T. Washington High School in Columbia, South Carolina. She also studied at Columbia Junior College to become a nurse's aide.

Martha, in her early years was nurtured by a Christian family. At a young age, she dedicated her life to Christ and joined the St. Mark Baptist Church where her love for the Lord manifested in every aspect of her journey. She was especially dedi cated to the Missionary Society # 1 and the Senior Choir for many years. She was honored as the Mother of the Senior Choir, and also recognized on Senior Recogni tion Day as one of the oldest members of the church.

She was united in marriage to the late Mr. Charlie Moore on October 13, 1936. The Moore home was steeped in religious faith and a commitment of service to others. Her home in Columbia was always open to family and friends who needed a "home away from home" to attend school or work. You were always welcomed at Martha's house. Though Martha had no biological children, she became a mother to all of her nieces and nephews and many church and community children, never forgetting birthdays and special events in their lives.

Martha's work ethics were never questioned. She worked very hard and would not stop until the task at hand was completed. For many years she worked with the Joe E. Berry family and the W. E. Willis family. She appreciated them and they did likewise because of all the love, support, care, and concern she shared with them. She was often regarded as family and even after retirement those special bonds continued.

She was courageous in the face of adversity and encouraging to all of her family and friends. She was the matriarch of the Garrick family and her church family both of which loved her dearly. Martha believed in truth and honesty. She lived what she believed and loved unconditionally and will be sorely missed by all who knew her. Known for her calm and quiet demeanor, Mrs. Moore was a role model to her younger siblings, nieces, nephews and others whose lives she touched. Mar tha's legacy......her wisdom, and love will live on in the hearts and minds of those who knew her.

She was blessed to have the loving attention of her immediate family and the spe cial care of her nieces during her final years. Those left to cherish her memories include: her sister, Carrie Garrick Shivar, Gadsden, South Carolina; two sisters-inlaw, Naomi Scott Garrick, Gadsden, South Carolina, and Lillie Gay Garrick, Co lumbia, South Carolina; special friends Dr. Barnett (Meredith) Berry, Hillsbor ough, North Carolina, Roxanne (Hugh) Corbett, Chapin, South Carolina and Mary Willis Hellams, Columbia, South Carolina; many loving nieces and nephews, and other relatives and treasured friends. Special thanks to her caregivers Barbara Brown and Gracie Goodwine.

Acknowledgement
The family of Mrs. Martha Garrick Moore sincerely appreciates the many kind expressions of sympathy during our period of sorrow. Your prayers, love, and concern helps to sustain us. It is our prayer that you will always enjoy a full measure of God's amazing grace.

You Were A Blessing To
Our Family
Those who belong to the samefamily circle share memories o f long ago daysThe bond that unites them isfilled with such caring in so many wonderful ways, their time sent together creates such a closeness, a kinship that's lasting and true, they share understanding
unlike any other that means so much all
their lives through.
They're therefor each other through good times and bad times, and nothing can keep them apartThose who belong to the samefamily circle are always together in heart. Having had a person like Auntie Mac in thefamily has been so important to us.
For, all through the years, you've been caring and kind, and shown just what "family" can be.
It's been such a blessing to know you were there as someone to whom we could turn, and wejust couldn't count all the
times that you've brightened by helping and showing concern.
We've sharedfamily milestones and heartwarming memories that lovely kept us together ~ having had a person like you Auntie Mac in thefamily was one o f the greatestjoys we ever knew.
Lovingly, Nieces and Nephews

The Order o f Service
Reverend Dr. Secaida Howell Officiating

PRELUDE

PROCESSIONAL

HYMN

"Oh I Want To See Him " St. Mark Sanctuary Choir

SCRIPTURE READING OLD TESTAMENT NEW TESTAMENT

Psalm 23

Reverend Herbert Mosley

2ndTimothy 4:5-8 Reverend Frank Woods

PRAYER OF COMFORT

SELECTION

St. Mark Sanctuary Choir

REMARKS

Deacon John Adams, Church Sister Margie L. Dinkins, Missionary Society
Sister Earline Watson, Cousin/Friend

SELECTION

St. Mark Senior Choir

REMARKS

Dr. Barnett Berry

FAMILY TRIBUTE

Sister Vera Garrick Sister Martha Davis

SELECTION

Brother Kendrick Scott St. Mark Sanctuary Choir

WORDS OF COMFORT

Reverend Dr. Secaida Howell

VIEWING OF LOVE ONE

Holley Directors

RECESSIONAL

Repast
Please join the family for repast in the St. Mark Baptist Church Fellowship Hall immediately following interment service.