- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- A Celebration Service For The Life of Ms. Ruth Benton, Monday, May 14, 2007, 1:00 P.M., New Grant Chapel A.M.E. Church, 1319 Holcomb Avenue, East Point, Georgia 30344, The Reverend Spencer L. Booker, Pastor, Officiating
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2007-05-14
- Subject:
- African American women--Georgia--East Point--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--East Point--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--East Point--History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--East Point--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--East Point--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--East Point--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Fulton County, East Point, 33.67955, -84.43937
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Ruth Benton. Birth date: March 11, 1951. Death date: May 8, 2007. Funeral date: May 14, 2007. Church: Grant Chapel A.M.E. Church (East Point, 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.
- Local Identifier:
- Folder number: 495
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:aarl_afpc_bentonruth20070514
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_bentonruth20070514
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
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J\rknnfulebgement The family of the late Ms. Ruth Benton expresses sincere thanks and appreciation to all who shared with us during the illness and celebration of her homegoing. Your love, sympathy and prayers have been a great source of strength. May God richly bless each of you.
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Ms. Ruth Benton, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Benton (Mildred) was born March 11, 1951 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Ruth was educated in East Point Elementary and graduated from South Fulton High School. She joined Neriah Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. R.N. Martin at an early age where she served faithfully as a member. She later moved her membership to Grant Chapel A. M. E. Church under Rev. S. L. Booker until her health failed her. Ruth was employed at the Atlanta Journal Constitution for many years. She was a great mother and friend to all who knew her and was always willing to help anyone. She was an avid fan of the Atlanta Falcons. She left a lasting impression on the lives of those she came in contact with. She will be sorely missed.
Ruth departed this life May 8, 2007. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Benton (Mildred); brothers, Wilbur James and Solomon Benton. She is survived by: a devoted and loving son, Corey D. Benton; one aunt, Daisy Hall; two nephews, one niece; and a host of other relatives and friends.
"I'm Free"
Don 't grieve for me, for now I'mfree. I'm following the path God has laid for me.
I took His hand when I heard Him call, I turned my back and left it all, I could not stay another day
To laugh, to love, to work or play Tasks left undone must stay that way. I found that peace at the close of the day, If my parting has left a void, then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Oh yes, these things I too will miss Be not burdened with times ofsorrow I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life 's been full I' ve savored much, Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief Don 't lengthen it now with undue grief Lift up your heart and share with me.
God wanted me now He Set Me Free.
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PRELUDE PROCESSIONAL
SELECTION ....................."Bye & Bye When The Morning Comes"
SCRIPTURE ......................................... Evangelist M. Miles The Old Testament The New Testament
PRAYER ..............................................Reverend H. H. Dyer SELECTION ..................... ....."What A Friend We Have In Jesus"
REMARKS: (Three Minutes, Please) Family & Friends
SOLO ............................................. Mrs. Barbara J. Rogers OBITUARY (Read Silently)
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS EULOGY ............................. The Reverend Spencer L. Booker
RECESSIONAL
POSTLUDE
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South-View Cemetery 1990 Jonesboro Road, Southeast
Atlanta, Georgia 303315