- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- A Celebration of Life for Ke'Anna Shields Bentley and Za'riya Khelia Bentley, Saturday, June 4, 2016, 11:00 am, New Life Tabernacle COGIC, 715 Cleveland Ave. S.E., Atlanta, GA, Rev. Joseph E. Hogan Sr., Pastor, Dr. William Wynn, Officiating
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2016-06-04
- 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 Ke'Anna Shields Bentley. Birth date: September 12, 1994. Death date: (not recorded). Funeral date: June 4, 2016. Church: New Life Tabernacle COGIC (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_bentleykeannashields20160604
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_bentleykeannashields20160604
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 4 pages
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
PRESIDING ELDER RICK JONES
Organ Prelude
Processiondl
Clergy and Family
The Coli to Worship
Scripture Readings Old Testoment New Testament
Elder Reggie Tin ch Elder Rick Jones
Prayer of Comfort
Elder Linton Marks
Solo
Ms. Tam my Ford
Poem
Ms. Cheryl Fuller
Specia l Remarks Bishop Joseph Hogan Sr., North Central Georgia Jurisdiction Dr. Demetrice Straws, Executive Director of the United Medical and Business
Institute Elder Dennis Bentley. Father-In-law
Special Donee Tribute
Seren ity 6
Remarks (2 minutes Please)
Solo
Ms. Ke'Andrea Pittman
Special Video Presentation
Obituary Read Si lently
Solo
.Mr. Darryl Davis, Recording Artist
The Eulogy
Dr. William Wynn, Pastor of Champion for Christ International Ministries
Acknowledgements
Recessional
I'm sure you all hove heard o little about me before, but let me formally introduce myself. On September 12, 1994, I was introduced to my beautiful mother Angelo "Ann" Shields, as her fourth shining star of 6.
I spent most of my childhood in "The North & South"; as we called it; where most of my neighboring friends become omily. I was known as "Wookie" by the majority of my family and friends. I rec12ived my education in
the Atlanta Public School System; by way of Tullswoter Elementary. Price Middle and Carver Comprehensive High School. Throughout my school years. I excelled beyond the normal standards. I was a cheerleader (which
fit perfect with my high pitch voice) and I maintained an honor roll average. In my high school years, I was
blessed with an opportunity to travel to Chino and Brazil; on experience of a lifetime In the crowded hallways
of Carver High, I become acquainted with Mr. Quentis Bentley. We become friends but we both had different
agendas at that time.. It's funny how life works! At o time in my life where I wasn't looking for a relation ship and
was dealing with so much around me. Mr. ~entley reappeared and swept me off my feet! To others, it seemed
like we were moving fast, but it was destinv, fate and rue love to us.
After falling in love with the man of my dreams. we were blessed with one of the most precious gifts in the world
a baby girl. Daddy and I couldn't decide on a nome, but agreed that Zo'Riyo Khelio was the perfect nome
for our angel. I was so excited! Just the thought of me having my own family meant the world to me. Everything was laid out for the next couple of weeks and months to come. A baby shower, my husband returning
home, my graduation and eventually uprooting and starting a new life with my little family in . another state. I was o proud member of Champions of Christ Ministries where my spiritual teachings were under the leadership of Dr. William Wynn. At the time of my transition, I was
working towards my medical assistant degree. As a matter of fact, my graduation was set for June l l. 20 16. I married my best friend on April 29. 20 16 and it felt like the weight of my world was lifted off my
:1oulders. I would hove loved to celebrate each. and every
milestone with you guys, but baby girl and I couldn't ignore God's
call. But don't worry! The angels in HEAVEN presented me with my cop c. -l gown at the pearly gates. The LORD called me home at one of the happiest times in my life. I know that my love and
spirit will live on through all of the good memories shored with each and ever y person in my life. Our work and purpose has been fulfilled don't mourn for us. Instead, hold on to all of your memories of
me onrl love on one another.
was preceded in death by my beautiful daughter Zo'Riya Khelio ~entley.
I leave to cherish in loving memory my handsome. supportive, Incredible husband,
Quentis Bentley; my loving parents, Angelo Shields and Clayton Holland; my caring siblings, Darryl ~rown, De'Andre Williams (Kendra), An'Yearo Pittmon,
Ke'Andreo Pittman (Martin) and Umiyoh Brown; my great-grandmother, Annie Bell
Gray; nieces and nephews, Komiyoh Williams, Kemoro Williams, Kiya Williams,
De'-A11dr .illilliorns, Jr., Caz.'Myere, BadilishomwolimtJ, Akoih; Godmother, Kenyunq. _ . -~'1'4Q; "; Bo 'f~y;.' my' encouraging in-lows, Dennis and Quando Behtl.ey.; !dn
~- B~y<;:mi. 0lJ}se. Quokttc:i (Carlton). Den.nls, Jr._;CYomeshio),
. osi Qif ~nts, uncles, -n-ieces, nephews. ~ousins a_nd extended famrty.
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De'Anthony Grier
Samuel Holland Marquavious Gray
Tony Gray
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With deep t gratitude and appreciation,
the
acknowledges the many
expressions of love through your prayers,
flowers, carqs, calls and visits during the
homegoing elebration of our love one. May
God po r ut many blessings upon you.
The Family