- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Memorial Service Celebration of the Life of Bernice Brack, May 23, 1939-November 12, 2002, Tuesday, November 26, 2002, 2:00 p.m., Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site, 450 Auburn Avenue N.E., Atlanta, GA 30312
- Date of Original:
- 2002-11-26
- 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 Bernice Brack. Birth date: May 23, 1939. Death date: November 12, 2002. Funeral date: November 26, 2002. Church: Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site (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.
- Local Identifier:
- Folder number: 102
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:aarl_afpc_brackbernice20021126
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_brackbernice20021126
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Sincere gratitude is extended to all who rendered kind words and deeds. Your sympathetic gestures have been a source of comfort and consolation.
Special appreciation to:
Ushers: Lillianne Lewis, Brianna Lewis, Adrianne Lewis and Kalilah Hubbard
The King Center, The National Parks Service, Elaine Hall, Leo Hall, Lonzu Lewis, Wilhelmenia Coath
,./
Program Design: Leo Hall Associates
(770) 322-9427
CELEBRATION OF THE LIFE OF
BERNICE BRACK
May 23, 1939 - November 12, 2002
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Tuesday, November 26, 2002 4:00p.m.
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site 450 Auburn Avenue N.E. Atlanta, GA 30012
Bernice Brack consistently gave the precious gift of her presence with her patience, grace, charm and wisdom. She was the essence of positivity, knowledgeable, caring and nurturing. She competently, efficiently and so pleasantly attended to her daily responsibilities at the Society of American Archivists (SAA).
Her warm greetings when contacting the SAA office always made the experience of SAA more welcoming. Bernice's seeds of kindness made you feel as though you really mattered and had a personal relationship, that you were significant to the SAA family.
Perhaps one of the best evidence of Bernice's commitment is the longevity of her service to the Society of American Archivists. She rendered almost a quarter century of service to numerous administrations. Bernice was a complement and stabilizing force of continuity for many at the forefront of leadership in the organization. She provided a priceless gift that symbolized h~r strength. Bernice's mentoring and nurturing of hundreds of archivists has left an indelible mark on the archival world.
Bernice's passing is a time that calls many of us to a period of reflection. We remember fondly her legacy of friendship and excellence of service. She was adept at brightening one's perspective of the day. For me, Bernice was the core of the soul of SAA. If she did not have the answer, she would pleasantly direct you to the resources needed. The value of friendship and perseverance has certainly been reflected in the life and work of Bernice Brack.
Again, let us salute Bernice and pledge to document her work and cherish her legacy. She was an incredible personality who will be missed by her children, family, friends and the SAA family as well, because indeed Bernice made a difference by living graciously and with integrity. She leaves a vibrant and brilliant legacy withher gifts of friendliness, coffimitment and compassion. Perhaps we can find some solace in our memories and in knowing that Bernice's vivacity and resplendence has enhanced and made a difference for hundreds of archives and archivists. Such is the wondrous gift she leaves us. I will endeavor to document that.
THE EVERLASTING LIGHT
Those we love must someday pass beyond our present sight ... Must leave us
and the world we know without their radiant light
But we know that like a candle their lovely light will shine
to brighten up another place more perfect... more divine
And in the realm of Heaven where they shine so warm and bright, Our loved ones live forevermore In God's eternal light.
Cynthia Patterson Lewis,
Director, Archives King Library & Archives Presiding
Prelude The Call to Celebration................................................................. Cynthia Patterson Lewis Prayer of Celebration...............The Reverend Randell Mills, Morehouse School ofMedicine Musical Selection - This Little Light ofMine ..... led by Angela Carter & Andrea Daniels
Traditional Words of Comfort..............The Reverend Lisa Rhodes, Dean of the Chapel, Spelman College
Testimonials on the Life of Bernice Brack- ~
Karen ]efferson......Head, Archives & Special Collections, Atlanta University Center Brenda Banks...........................Deputy Director, Georgia Dept ofArchives & History Linda Matthews ............Director of Special Collections, Archives, Emory University William Mitchell ..........................Sr. Plant Mgr., U.S. Postal Service (Son-in-law)
Recitation - 'Phenomenal Woman' ...................................................................Flecia Brown Maya Angelou
Musical Selection - Precious Lord..........................Zed by Angela Carter & Andrea Daniels Thomas Dorsey
In Memoriam....................................................................................Cynthia Patterson Lewis Remarks ............................................................Enid Mitchell (Daughter of Bernice Brack)
Benediction
Postlude