Mr. Fredrick Adams Mr. Johnny Williams Mr. David Henley
Pallbearers
Mr. Robert Henley Mr. Bobby Henderson Mr. Zachary Henderson
Psalm 23
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul; He leadeth me in the paths ofrighteousness for His name's sake.
Yea though I walk through the valley ofthe shadow ofdeath, I will fear no evil; For thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff, they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; Thou anointest my head with oil; My cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days ofmy life; And I will dwell in the house ofthe Lord forever.
A Note of Gratitude
The family of the late MRS. VIOLA RAYFORD BAILEY would like to sincerely thank everyone for their kindness, love and concern shown during this time. A special thanks and appreciation goes to Dr. Benjatnin Johnston, Medical Center ofCentral Georgia and staff; Dr. Wade Scott and the Medicine Shoppe; Dr. Betty Tolbert; caregivers, Ms. Patricia Young, Ms. Johnnie Mae Harrell, Ms. Hazel Goolsby and Ms. Artralia Andrews; her devoted pastor, The Reverend I. W. Evans and the entire church family; and supportive friends.
The Bailey Family
Mortuary Services and Arrangements entrusted to:
"Middle Georgia's TRUE Trendsetters"
HICKS and Sons Mortuary, Inc.
2233 Anthony Road, West@ Henderson Drive Macon, Georgia 31204 Phone: (478) 788- 4300
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Celebrating the Life of
MRS. VIOLA RAYFORD BAILEY
Saturday, December 16, 2006 11:00 A.M.
Progressive Baptist Church
2290 Second Street Macon, Georgia
The Reverend I. W. Evans
Officiant
Summarium
MRS. VIOLA RAYFORD BAILEY was born Decetnber 7, 1919 to the parentage of the late Mr. Mark Rayford and Mrs. Viola Fluellen Rayford, in Macon, Bibb County, Georgia.
She attended the public schools of Bibb County, graduating from Hudson High School, Class of"l937".
Mrs. Bailey gave her life to Christ at an early age and laterjoined Progressive Baptist Church family of faith. She was an active and faithful member until her detnise.
She was united in Holy Matritnony to Mr. John Alan Bailey, November 18, 1939.
She was a renowned lifelong seatnstress and tailor. She worked for Hershel Johnson and Walter Johnson Tailor Shops in Macon. Most of her life, Mrs. Bailey was a self employed seamstress with proficient skills and took pride in her work.
Tuesday, Decetnber 12, 2006, she transitioned from this physical world to the spiritual world of God. Mrs. Bailey has been reunited with her loving husband, parents, and three siblings, the late Mr. Mark Rayford, Jr., Ms. Juliette Carner and Ms. Odessa Rayford.
She leaves a lifetime of fond memories to be cherished by her family and others, including: a devoted and loving daughter, Ms. Susie Bailey Griggs, Macon, Georgia; five grandchildren, who will always retnember her as a dedicated and exempliary grandmother, Mrs. Valincenia (Phillip) Shannon, Bryon, Georgia, Ms. Sebrina Jordan and Mrs. Angelia (Hugh) Atkins, Macon, Mr. Anthony T. (Verneesa) Griggs III, Fayetteville, GA, and Ms. Juliette D. Griggs, Washington, DC; nine greatgrandchildren and one great-great grandchild; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends.
Order of Service
Processional and "Parting Glance"
Selection ............................ ............................................................ .. Choir
Scripture Readings: Old Testament ........................ The Reverend Alexander Vickers New Testament ................................. The Reverend J. W. Carner
Solo ............................................................................. Ms. Ruby Canady
Remarks ................................................................ Deacon Russell Lucas Mahalia Walker
A Special Tribute .................................... Written By Ms. Patricia Young Solo .................. .......... ...... ..................... ............................... Aisha Jordan
(Great-Grw1ddaughter) Smnmarium ........................................ .......... ........ Silently Contemplated Selection .......................................................................................... Choir Eulogy............................................................. The Reverend I. W. Evans
Recessional
Intennent ............................................ Middle Georgia Memory Gardens 3225 JoycliffRoad Macon,GA
Repast .................................................... Progressive Christian Academy Community Center 151 Madison Street Macon, GA