A celebration of life for Ms. Ella M. G. Overton (Ms. E), sunrise: 24 November 1943, sunset: 07 March 2009, Friday, March 13, 2009, 11:00 a.m., Good Shepherd Baptist Church, August, Georgia, Rev. Al Sharpton, eulogist

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Ms. Ella G. Overton, warmly known as "Ms E.", was born on November 24, 1945 to the late Bora Gardon and Mrs. Sallie M. Gardon, in Augusta, GA. She departed this life to take her place in heaven, on March 7, 2009, at Golden Living Center, Augusta, GA. Ms. E. was the persona! assistant to "The Godfather of Soul", James Brown for over 35 years.
She was a 1964 graduate of Lucy Craft Laney High School.
Ms. E. joined Tremount Temple Baptist Church as a child. During her lifetime, she served on many ministries, in the church, to include the Senior Choir, the Pastor's Support Ministry, and was the first female to serve on the Trustee Board. She remained a faithful member and attended regularly, until her health began to fail and would still attend whenever possible.
She leaves to cherish her many memories, two devoted children: Mr. Byron V. Overton, Atlanta, GA and Miss. Kimbi Y. Overton, Augusta, GA.; a loving mother Mrs. Sallie M. Gardon, Augusta, GA., 4 grandchildren: Sergio Harris, Augusta, GA, De-ja Overton and Danyel Overton both of Lafayette, Louisiana and Camden T. Overton, Atlanta, GA; 4 sisters, Ms. Franne Harris, Martinez, GA., Mrs. Dolores McQueen, Hempstead, NY, Ms. Mozell Murray, Augusta, GA., and Mrs. Annie (John) Alberty, Hephzibah, GA; 5 brothers, Rev. Roosevelt Cooper (Louise), Riviera Beach, FL., Mr. Willie (JoJo) Gardon, Hephzibah, GA., Mr. Robert L. Jones, Boston, Mass., Mr. Beauregarde (Irene) Gardon, Rockville Centre, NY., and Mr. John (Charlene) Gordon, Hephzibah, GA.; 2 special friends, Mrs. Deanna (Shawn) Brown-Thomas, Aiken, S.C., and Dr. Yamma Brown, Atlanta, GA.; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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ORGAN PRELUDE

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............Rev. William F. Bass

Pastor, Tremount Temple Baptist Church

PROCESSIONAL

SOLO................................................. .Rev. General Jennings Pastor, Botsford Spring Baptist Church

SCRIPTURE.........................................Evangelist Marion Allen

PRAYER. .......................................... Rev. Kenneth J. Harris Johnson Memorial AME Zion Church Hempstead, NY

SOLO............................................................ Carole Coleman

REFLECTIONS. . .As a Classmate/Friend - Dr. Susie McCall ............................. As a Church Member - Sis. Tabitha Bland ........................................... As a Friend - Mr. Frank Tolbert

OBITUARY AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.............. Mrs. Deanna Brown-Thomas

SELECTION.................................................... Bro. JoJo Gardon

EULOGY....................................................... Rev. Ai Sharpton Civil Rights Activist

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INTERMENT,

Mt Olive Memorial Gardens

~ REPAST ~ Tremount Temple Baptist Church

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Rodriguez Washington Arendor Tanksley John O. Gordon, Jr.

Jimel Carpenter George Mills
Jeffrey Murray

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Ushers and Ushers Union of GA
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Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free I'm following the path God has laid for me.
I took His hand when I heard Him call I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day
To laugh, to love, to work or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way I found peace, at the end of the day.
If my parting has left a void Then fill it with remembered joys. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss Oh yes, these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life's been full, I savored much, Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, Don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your hearts, and share with me, God wanted me NOW, He has set me free.

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The Family acknowledges, with grateful appreciation, all acts of

kindness rendered during their hours of bereavement. Your prayers,

comforting words, cards, flowers and plants, telephone calls, visits,

food, and other sympathetic expressions have served as a reminder

that we are not alone during this time of our great loss. May the

blessings of God be with you.

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