- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Celebration of Life for Mrs. Jennie Mae Bailey, Sunrise November 30, 1940, Sunset, April 7, 2011, Wednesday, April 13, 2011, 11:00 AM, Ben Hill United Methodist Church, 2099 Fairburn Road, SW, Atlanta, GA 30331, Rev. Richard D. Winn, Sr., Senior Pastor, Rev. Dr. Michael D. Stinson, Officiating
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2011-04-13
- Subject:
- African American women--Georgia--Atlanta--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Atlanta--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Atlanta--History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Atlanta--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Atlanta--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, 33.749, -84.38798
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Jennie Mae Bailey. Birth date: November 30, 1940. Death date: April 7, 2011. Funeral date: April 13, 2011. Church: Ben Hill United Methodist Church (Atlanta, Ga.). The Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection is a project of the Digital Library of Georgia in association with the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History as part of Georgia HomePLACE. The project is supported with federal LSTA funds administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Georgia Public Library Service, a unit of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:aarl_afpc_baileyjenniemae20110413
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_baileyjenniemae20110413
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
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Pallbearers & Flower Girls
Family, Friends and
The Ben Hill United Methodist Church Jewels & Partners
Mother Mother you w ere very strong and w ise. And I loved your strength and courage. Though you were a very private person, You w ere very giving with your heart.
You loved us unconditionally And you taught me that is what mothers do. Th e wisdom an d the know ledge you shared
I will treasure all my life. Rest now mom and be at peace w ith God.
I love you.
Gone But Never Forgotten When you think of a grandmother you think of love
That only could come from heaven above. Remember back to childhood memories so dear, Made loving you easy and everything in live so clear. We will miss you so; no longer are you a phone call away, But now you rest in our hearts; forever that is where you will stay.
As we reflect on memories now of our past On this day we celebrate your life; oh how time seemed to go by so fast. As you enter your Father' s embrace, He is saying "Servant, w ell done."
Your spiritual life h as started, You r eternal journey has now begun. We w ill always love you grandma! From your granddaughters
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Your love, devotion, and friendship shown during the recent death of our loved one
helped to ease our pain and sorrow. We acknowledge with deep gratitude your generous expressions of sympathy and we sincerely thank each of you. The Family
Final Arrangements Entrusted To: Murray Brothers Funeral Home 1199 Utoy Springs Road, SW Atlanta, GA 30331
Cefe6ration ofLife for
:M..rs. Jennie :M..ae CJ3aifey
Sunrise November 30, 1940
Sunset
April 7, 2011
Wednesday, April13, 2011 11:00 AM
Ben Hill United Methodist Church 2099 Fairburn Road, SW
Atlanta, GA 30331
Rev. Richard D . Winn, Sr., Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Michael D. Stinson, Officiating
Obituary --Jennie Mae Bailey---
Jennie Mae Bailel:J was born in Henr1:1 Countl:J , Georaia on November 30, 1940 to the late
Georae and Nettie Barber. She was the sixth of eleven children.
Mrs. Baile1:1 was raised in a farmin8 communitl:J where she and her siblinas learned the value of
tedious labor b1:1 workina in the fields. She eraduated in 1958 from the only African-American
school in their district, the Iienry County Trainin8 School.
After eraduation, Mrs. Baile1:1 obtained her first job as a server at the Georaia Institute of Technoloey dinin8 hall. It was in this position that she met her life-lone husband, Clarence Bailel:J, Jr. They were married for 47 years.
Mrs. Bailey enjoyed other professions durin8 her journey. She worked as a seamstress preparin8 uniforms for various personnel at the Atlanta Airport. She was also a self-emplo1:1ed representative of the Avon Cosmetic Company.
Mrs. Baile1:1 discovered the Lord at an early aae and joined Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church. She later transferred her membership to Ben Iiill United Methodist Church under the leadership of the late Reverend Cornelius Henderson. She was a member until the time of her death.
Mrs. Bailey was p receded in death b 1:1 her siblines Annie Lois, Rubl:J, Zipora , Georae Jr., Mary Alice, Albert, John Weslel:J, and Henry Crawford.
She leaves to cherish her memory her devoted husband Clarence, Jr.; her only child Maxine (Johnny) White; her survivin8 siblines, Madine, Lorenza, and Sue; her father-in-law Clarence Bailey Sr.; a brother-in-law Billy (Jo1:1ce) Baile1:1; and a host of arandchildren, areatarandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, and many special friends.
Ma1:1 sh e is rest in Peace.
ORDER OF WORSHIP
PRELUDE
PROCESSIONAL
HYMN OF CELEBRATION "W e'll Understand It Better By and By" UMH #525
SCRIPTURE
Old T estament: Isaiah 55:6:1 3 Rev. Dr. Michael D. Stinson
New Testament: John 14:1-6 Minister Samuel Townsend
PRAYER
Rev. Paul Easley
CELEBRATION IN SONG
"Center of My Joy"
TRIBUTES:
N e ig hb o r
M s. Madeline H ambrite
Friend
Ms. Ann Steed
Family
Mrs. Devetter Rhodes
Classmate (1958) Mrs. Precious Phillips
CELEBRATION IN SONG
"It Is Well With My Soul"
W ORDS O F COMFORT
Rev. Richard D. W inn, Sr.
A CKNOWLEDGMENT
RECESSIONAL
INTERMENT Forest Lawn Cemetery
5755 Mallory Road College Park, Georgia