- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Celebrating the Life of Mrs. Mildred Valencia Vinson Baker, Friday, July 9, 1999, 3:00 P.M., In the Sanctuary of Saint Paul A.M.E. Church, 989 Morrow Avenue, Macon, Georgia 31201, Rev. Terence Renard Gray, Pastor/Officiant, Interment, Woodlawn Memorial Park, "Hutchings Service"
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 1999-07-09
- Subject:
- African American women--Georgia--Macon--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Macon--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Macon--History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Macon--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Macon--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Macon--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Bibb County, Macon, 32.84069, -83.6324
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Mildred Valencia Vinson Baker. Birth date: (not recorded). Death date: July 5, 1999. Funeral date: July 9, 1999. Church: St. Paul A.M.E. Church (Macon, 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_bakermildredvalenciavinson19990709
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_bakermildredvalenciavinson19990709
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
PALLBEARERS Saint Paul A.M.E. Stewards and Trustees
ACKNOWLEDGMENT The Family of Mildred Baker wishes to acknowledge with sincere and heartfelt appreciation the many acts of kindness demonstrated during this time of bereavement. A special thanks to Drs. Ben Johnston, Oyekunle Ismaic Muraina, Charles Buafo, Clement Nwosu, the Middle Georgia Hospital staff, and staff of Hutchings Funeral Home. We also give special recognition to the program participants, the Saint Paul A . M~E. Church family, Middle Georgia Urgent Care Center, and the community at large. May God bestow His richest blessings upon each of you and may He continue to keep you in his care.
The Family and Friends of Mildred Vinson Baker
A MESSAGE FROM MILDRED TO HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS...
I Have A Place In Heaven Please don't sing sad songs for me, Forget your grief and fears, For I am in a perfect place, Away from pain and tears. I'm far away from hunger And hurt, want and pride, I have a place in Heaven With the Master at my side. My life on earth .was good As earthly lives go, But Paradise is so much more Than anyone can know. My heart is filled with happiness And sweet rejoicing, too. To walk with God is perfect peace, A joy forever new.
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FRIDAY, JULY 9, 1999 3:00P.M.
IN THE SANCTUARY OF SAINT PAUL A.M.E. CHURCH
989 MORROW AVENUE MACON, GEORGIA 31201 REV. TERENCE RENARD GRAY
PASTOR/OFFICIANT INTERMENT
WOODLAWN MEMORIAL PARK
OBITUARY
Mildred Vinson was the fifth child born to Lewis and Lucinda Ross Vinson in Macon, Georgia. She was a member of Saint Paul A.M.E. Church where she served diligently On Stewardess Board #1 and Missionary Ministry until she slipped away to glory July 5, 1999.
She was educated in the Public Schools of Bibb County and continued her education at Fort Valley State Univers!ty (formerly Fort Valley State College) and City College of New York. While at Fort Valley, she was a member of the College Choir and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. She was proud but often embarassed by the fact that she was chosen to represent her school as Miss Freshman, Miss Sophomore, Miss Junior, Miss Spirit of Cotton, Phi Beta Sigma Sweetheart (3 years), and Miss Fort Valley State College (Class of 1956).
Mildred was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who always put others above her own needs. Those who shared in her life had an adventure that will be cherished and loved forever.
Her vibrant personality and constant smile will forever live as a memory and a reminder to: her loving and devoted husband, Raymond Baker; children, Terrance Ramon Baker and Lewicinda Raylette (Peaches) Baker, all of Macon, Georgia; grandchild, Dwayne McGhee Baker, of Rex, Georgia; brothers, Carswell Vinson of Detroit, Michigan and Prentice Vinson of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; uncle, William Vinson (Brunetta)of Detroit, Michigan; daughter-in-law, Robbin McGee Baker; brothers-in-law, Jesse McCray of New York City, Henry Baker of Cohutta, Georgia, James Baker and Harding Baker of Dalton, Georgia, and George Baker of Lagrange, Georgia; sis cers-in-law, Christine Bryant, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Lucy Torrance of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Sallie Walton, Helen Manning, and Wilma Baker of Dalton, Georgia, and Mollie Baker of New York City; and many devoted nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
MOTHER
A mother is that someone Who is always close at hand To give advice when needed
Or to simply understand. A mother gives you all her love,
No matter what you do, And even when you make mistakes,
She still believes in you. A mother is a cheerful smile,
A word of sympathy, And everything that makes a home
The nicest place to be. A mother is so wonderful, No words describe her worthAnd, Mother, it's for certain You're the dearest one on earth!
ORDER OF SERVICE THE REV. TERENCE RENARD GRAY, PRESIDING
The Prelude ...................................... Ministers Anthony Jordan and David Little
The Processional The Hymn of Comfort ...... {{Hold To God's Unchanging Hand"
The Choir and Congregation The Prayer of Consolation ..................... Rev. Levonia Franklin The Liturgy of the Word
Old Testament ...... Psalms 121:1-8 .... Rev. Nathaniel Sneed New Testament ........ John 14:1-10 ..... Re:r. Timothy Booker
The Solo .................... uMay the Work I've Done Speak For Me" Re~ Jacob Parker
The Obituary (read silently) ..................................... Soft Music The Remarks (3 minutes please). .... Elder Gabriel Hardeman
Rev. John Norfleet Rev. Nathaniel Hercules The Acknowledgment ................... Ms. Thelma Dillard, Cousin Special Presentation ................................................... {'He Cares"
Ms. Myderia Watson The Selection ...................................................... Combined Choir The Eulogy ........................................ Rev. Terence Renard Gray **The Hymn of Assurance ........ '{My Faith Looks Up To Thee"
The Choir and Congregation The Recessional
Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park
**All Standing
Dinner will be served at the church following the interment.
