- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- A Service of Memory Celebrating the Life of Gayrl (Gail) Aundrai Burnett, July 26, 1950- December 26, 2006, 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 30, 2006, Jackson Memorial Baptist Church, 534 Fairburn Road, Northwest, Atlanta, GA, Reverend Gregory A. Sutton, 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:
- 2006-12-30
- 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 Gayrl Aundrai Burnett. Birth date: July 26, 1950. Death date: December 26, 2006. Funeral date: December 30, 2006. Church: Jackson Memorial Baptist 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_burnettgayrlaundrai20061230
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_burnettgayrlaundrai20061230
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 2 pages
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
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I'm free
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free 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 close of 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 of sorrow, I wish you sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I've savored much, Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief. Don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your hearts and share with me,
God wanted me now,
HE ET ME FREE!
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~apr( (~ail) aunbrai ~urnttt , born July 26, 1950: she was the second daughter
of the late Lacy Andrew Goff and Lillie Bell Powell. She was married to Elijah Burnett. From this union two children were born-Christopher and LaTasha. Gail departed her earthly home Tuesday, December 26, 2006 at Emory Crawford Long Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia.
At an early age, Gail accepted Christ in her life. After the family relocated from Charleston, South Carolina to Atlanta, Gail joined Jackson Memorial Baptist Church (Atlanta, Georgia) and later moved her membership to Salem Baptist Church, (Atlanta, Georgia.)
Gail was a "military brat" who attended various schools because her father was in the United States Navy and was stationed in several cities. She attended elementary school in Adel, Georgia; junior high and high school in Charleston, South Caroline and graduated Washington High School in Atlanta, Georgia.
She was employed with Emory Crawford Long Hospital for 18 years as a Lead Operating Room (OR) Scheduler. Co-workers and friends at Crawford Long described Gail as being dedicated and committed to her job. They look forward to seeing Gail because of her"sweet smile and loving personality" that kept everyone laughing. Gail was so personable; she NEVER met a stranger.
Gail had a great LOVE for reading and could conversate on any subject especially politics and sports. She enjoyed listening to a wide variety of music. She was a football fanatic; her favorite team was the Washington Redskins. Her fondest times were family gatherings. She cherished the times she spent with her grandchildren. Gail also had a love and a passion for taking care of Senior Citizens.
Those left to cherish Gail's memories are: a caring stepmother, Yerian W. Goff; a devoted son, Christopher Burnett (Tina); a loving daughter, LaTasha Burnett;four precious grandchildren, Krystyna Khaylah, TeYaunnah and Trevionn; sisters, Faith Goff, Andruett Miller (Daryl) Deidre Goff; Elaine Lumpkin (Thomas), Arretta Benton-Gilbert, Beverly Goff, Yvette Fuggs (Lee) a brother, Gregory Powell (Detria); godsister, Annie Ruth Inman, godbrother, Rev. Richard Pogue aunts, Ollie Kitchins, Thelma Askew, Carletha Leonard (Arsie) Merian Thompson (Bobby); a loving great aunt, Agnes Butler; uncles, Eli Powell, Warren Powell (Geraldine); Arthur Webb (Jackie) two special nephews, Britton 0. Benton ~
Prelude Processional. .. ~ eleclion ...
Jrngram
~ criplures The Old Testament ......... ... ..................... ... ........ ... .... .......... .... ... .. The Reverend Benjamin Lane
Pastor, Cornerstone Baptist Church Litha 0 print)S, GA
The ew Testament .. ...... .. ...... .... ..... .. .... ... ... .. ...... ..... ..... .. .. ..... .... ....... ........... .. .... Dr. Riffins Earl Interdenominational Theolot)i cal Center Atlanta, GA
Invocalion ....................................................... The Reverend Richard Po3ue
Oakridt)e Baptist Church Alb any, GA
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Words of Reflection (two minutes)
Mar5orie Davis - friend {9 Co-Worker Minist er Charlotte Childs - family fri end
Deidre Goff - 0ister
O bituary (Read 0ilenUy)
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Words in ~on3 .......................................................................... Donald Davis
Eulo& .. .. ... .. ... .. ... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. The Qeverend Dr. Gre3ory A. 0ullon
Acknowled3menls Qecessional ...
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Eddie Collins Jeffrey Butler Brill Benton
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We thank you for all your countless expressions of love durinf) Lhe illness and passinE) of Gail. Your kindness shall always be remembered and cherished. We pray that God's richest blessinE)S will always be upon you.
Wilh All of Our Love,
The family \
Alfonso ilawsnn & ~nns. 1Jnc.
3000 Marlin Luther KinE), Jr. Drive Atlanta, GA 30311 (404) 691-3810
Pro8ram by: lindsey s. JOrdan, r.