- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Celebration of Life for Sarah Frances Ballard, Sunrise, May 25, 1928, Sunset, November 30, 2013, Wednesday, December 4, 2013, 11:00 A.M., Ben Hill United Methodist Church, 2099 Fairburn Road, SW, Atlanta, GA 30331, Reverend Byron E. Thomas, Senior Pastor, Officiating
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2013-12-04
- 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 Sarah Frances Ballard. Birth date: May 25, 1928. Death date: November 30, 2013. Funeral date: December 4, 2013. 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_ballardsarahfrances20131204
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_ballardsarahfrances20131204
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
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CELEBRATION OF LIFE
fot"
Sunrise
May 25,1928
Sunset
~overnber30,2013
Wednesday, December 4, 2013 11:00 A.M.
B EN HILL UNITED METHODIST C HURCH
2099 FAIRBURN R OAD, SW, ATLANTA, GA 30331
REVEREND BYRON E. THOMAS, SENIOR PASTOR
OFFICIATING
r;?/ar--aib ~u;e;j {[ifalicvnt, lovingly known as" BIG MAMA," was born May 25, 1928, in East
Point, Georgia, to the late Oscar Banks and Pearl Jackson Banks Strozier. She departed this life on November 30, 2013. She confessed Christ at an early age at Neriah Baptist Church under the pasturage of Reverend R.N. Martin. She also attended National Divine Church and later in life she became an active member of Ben Hill United Methodist Church where she attended until she departed this life.
Sarah was educated in the Fulton County School System and was later employed by Delta Airlines where she retired after 35 years of service. "BIG MAMA" enjoyed meeting new people and staying involved through numerous social activities. She loved to sing and serve others and as such was a dedicated choir and usher team member. In continuing her church involvement, she was also an active member of the Jewels & Partners Ministry and the Young at Heart/Crusaders Sunday School group at Ben Hill United Methodist Church.
Outside of her church involvement she was a member of the Social Club "TOPS" and The Order of the Eastern Star "Deborah Chapter." After retirement, "BIG MAMA" enjoyed laying across her bed, watching her favorite Soap Operas and calling family and friends multiple times a day. She also enjoyed cooking and sharing her recipes. "BIG MAMA" always prayed for and encouraged others, even while she was ill.
Sarah joined Jessie Barnes in Holy matrimony in 1947 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and to this union three (3) daughters were born. Later in life, she married James "BIG DADDY" Ballard and they shared a wonderful marriage for over 50 years. Both preceded her in death. Among the clouds of witnesses preceding her in death are her siblings; Mae Nell Weston, Paul Banks, Bruce Banks and Joseph Banks, respectfully.
She leaves to cherish her memory, three (3) loving and devoted daughters; Diane B. (Farris) Harden, Brenda Bailey and Linda (Willie) Brittian, eight (8) devoted grandchildren; Libra "Miss SCOPE" Royster, Byron "TOTTLER" (Kim) Harden, Wendy "PIGO" (Patrick) Frazier, Warren "The NOW" Bailey, Farrah "LADY DI" Harden, Cedric "STUFF" Bailey, Timothy "BUCK 1" Brittian and James "BUCK 2" (Tomarya) Brittian, eight (8) loving great grandchildren; Brittiany "Dr. COOK" Royster, Whitney "PUDDIN" Frazier, Benjamin "MOSES" Harden, Brianna "GANNY" Royster, Warren "BUBBLE LEGS" Bailey, Jr., Nathaniel "ADAM" Harden, Preston "Baby BROTHER" Frazier, Kera "SHU SHU" Harden, sister-in-law; Mary D. Butler, brother-in-law; John Wesley Ballard, nephew; Pete Weston, a special cousin; Mamie Clemons and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Flower Ladies
Jewels and Partners & United Methodist Women
Pallbearers
Grandsons & Honorary Grandsons
Thankyou to all the fami!J,fn.ends and loved ones who have called, visited, listened, cooked and
provided support dunng our time of bereavement.
The Barnes & Ballard Fami!J
Final Arrangements Entrusted To:
Gus Thornhill Funeral Home 1315 Gus Thornhill Jr. Drive East Point, Georgia 30344
Phone#: (404) 768-2993
PRELUDE PROCESSIONAL SONG OF CELEBRATION SCRIPTURE
"If It Had Not Been For the Lord"
Keith Wilson
Old Testament Psalm 91
New Testament John 14: 1-6
Rev. Dr. Michael Stinson 5enior Pastor, Bethel UMC
Rev. Paul Easley, Sr.
PRAYER OF COMFORT
Minister Sam Townsend
INSTRUMENTAL SELECTION
Rechard Latham
REFLECTIONS (3 minutes)
Carol Clark Weslry
Birdie Broadus
Estelle 5pearman Iona Walker
Helen Pittman
RufD' Dallas
Great-Grand Children
SONG OF CELEBRATION WORDS OF COMFORT
"When You Hear OJ My Homegoing"
Dorothy Searcy
Rev. McCallister Hollins Senior Pastor, Ouslry UMC
ACKNOWLEDGMENT RECESSIONAL
Interment
South.,View Cemetery 1990 Jonesboro Rd., SE
Atlanta, GA 30315
Repast
BHUMC Fellowship Hall