CELEBRATION OF LIFE 
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When I come to the end ofthe road, and the sun has setfor me, 
I want no rites in gloom-filled rooms, wf?y cry fo r a soul setfree ? Miss me a little--but not too long, and not withy our head bowed low; 
Remember the love that we ome shared Miss me--but let me go. For thzs is aj ournry that we all must take, and each mustgo alone. 
It's all apart qfthe Master's plan, a step on the road to home. Wheny ou are lone!J and sick at heart, go to the friends we know, And buryy our sorrows in doing good deeds. Miss me - but let me go. 
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T h e family of Miss Jimmie Burdette expresses our sincere gratitude for your prayers, cards, flowers, gifts, and all acts of kindness shown during this celebration. May God continue to bless and keep each of you is our prayer. 
GOOLSBY MORTUARY, INC. 1375 Jonesboro Road, S.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30315 404.588.0128 
Darryl Allen's PLUS 404.755.0965 
 
Mount Nebo Baptist Church 1030 Martin Street SE Atlanta, Georgia 30315 
Dr. M. L. Lewis, Pastor/ Officiating Apostle Nathaniel Britt, Eulogist 
 
 Miss Jimmie Ruth Burdette was born on July 11, 1917 to Mr. Allen Burdette and Mrs. Lizzie Burdette in Valley, Alabama. She matriculated in the Chambers County School System. In later years, she relocated to Atlanta to live with her daughter and gained employment with High View Nursing Home. Ms. Jimmie retired after 25 years of service as a Nursing Tech at the age of 62. She stated "I will never work again, except for my grandchildren keeping their children." She did just that until her health declined. "Grandma" as she was fondly known assisted her daughter, Dorothy to raise her six children, and the elder greatgrandchildren. It was a joy for her to keep the kids, and her pastime was sleeping. 
Grandma had a good heart, and would give the clothes off her back. However, before she gave you what you asked for, she would give you a piece of her mind and some education. 
In her later years when you came to visit she would ask "Whatcha got for me?" If you didn't have anything you might as well turn around. There were two things you had to have for her and that was Coke Cola Classic and some snuff. She had many stories to tell, and loved telling them. 
Around the age of 85, Miss Jimmie moved in with her Granddaughter Samantha and her husband Anthony. Grandma became their personal chef, often surprising them with delicious meals when they would get home. She loved her eggs, toast, and coffee every morning and her Coke Cola Classic all day. 
On Thursday, March 6, 2014 Miss Jimmie Ruth Burdette put on her wings, and flew away to heaven. She will be missed but never forgotten by every life she touched. 
Preceding her in death is her daughter, Dorothy Lee Thomas; son, Robert Burdette, sisters, Leola Adams and Mattie Lou Hodges; brother, Allen Burdette, Jr.; grandchildren, Jimmie Smith and Cynthia Thomas; great grandson, Ricky Smith, Jr. 
She leaves to cherish her memory, four grandchildren, Josephine Burns (Robert), Spacy Barbee (Tommy), Samantha Thomas Franklin (Anthony), Zollie Thomas (I<.aren); twenty great-grandchildren; twentytwo great great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. 
 
Prelude 
 
Processional 
 
Solo 
Scripture Reading The Old Testament The New Testament Prayer 
Reflections (Two Minutes, Please) Special Tribute 
Obituary 
 
Guest Soloist Dr. M.L. Lewis 
Dr. M.L. Lewis Great-Great Grandchildren 
 
Solo Eulogy Acknowledgement Recessional 
 
Guest Soloist Apostle Nathaniel Britt 
Goolsby Mortuary 
 
Postlude 
 
Interment South-View Cemetery 1990 Jonesboro Road, Atlanta, Georgia 
Repast Mount N ebo Baptist Church