- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Celebrating the Life of Sandra "Mom Dukes" Capers, January 25, 1959- January 3, 2013
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2013
- Subject:
- African American women--Georgia--Jonesboro--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Jonesboro--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Jonesboro--History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Jonesboro--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Jonesboro--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Jonesboro--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Clayton County, Jonesboro, 33.5215, -84.35381
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Sandra Capers. Birth date: January 25, 1959. Death date: January 3, 2013. Funeral date: (not recorded). Church: (not recorded). 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_caperssandra
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_caperssandra
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
SHE Is GoNE BUT NOT FoRGOTTEN
You CAN SHED TEARS TljAT SHE IS GONE OR YOU CAN SMILE BECAUSE SHE HAS LIVED. You CAN CLOSE YOUR EYES AND PRAY THAT SHE WILL COME BACK OR YOU CAN OPEN YOUR EYES AND SEE ALL SHE HAS LEFT BEHIND. YOUR HEART CAN BE EMPTY BECAUSE YOU CAN1T SEE HER OR YOU CAN BE FULL OF THE LOVE YOU SHARED. YOU CAN TURN YOUR BACK ON TOMORROW AND LIVE YESTERDAY OR YOU CAN BE HAPPY FOR TOMORROW BECAUSE OF YESTERDAY. You CAN REMEMBER HER AND ONLY THAT SHE1S GONE OR YOU CAN CHERISH HER MEMORY AND LET IT LIVE ON. MoM DUKES OUR GUARDIAN ANGEL, A STAR ON EARTH YOU GAVE US ALL WARMTH AND LIGHT. EVERY STAR MUST BE BORN AGAIN. WE KNOW YOU ARE DANCING UPON THE CLOUDS WE ARE LUCKY ENOUGH TO FEEL YOUR JOY AND YOUR SMILE. WE CAN LOOK AT THE SKY AND KNOW YOU1RE SHINING DOWN WITH YOUR RADIANCE. WE LOVE YOU AND WE ALL WILL MISS YOU! YOUR BODY HAS BEEN SHED OF ALL PAINS AND SORROWS NOW ABLE TO TRULY DANCE. So ACCEPT THIS SERENADE AND KNOW THAT YOU WILL FOREVER BE IN OUR HEARTS. As YOU LOOK UPON US REMEMBER YOUR SOUL ETERNALLY LIVES ON THROUGH EACH AND EVERY ONE OF US. MANY LESSONS TAUGHT, GREAT EXPERIENCES LIVED, ENOUGH LOVE TO COVER US ALL,
WHAT A LIFE!
AcKNOWLEDGEMENT THE FAMILY OF SANDRA FAYE CAPERS EXPRESSES THEIR SINCERE APPRECIATION AND DEEP GRATITUDE FOR ALL THE CONDOLENCES, PRAYERS, AND ACTS OF KINDNESS ENDERED TO US DURING OUR BEREAVEMENT.
MAY GoD BLEss EACH oF You!
WATKINS FUNERAL HOME
163 NORTH AVENUE JONESBORO, GEORGIA 80286
(404)522-8454
The Life of Sandra Fa e Capers
Sandra Faye Capers was born on January 25, 1959 in Columbus, Georgia and joined the Lord on January 3, 2013 in Li onia, Georgia.
Sandra graduated from Allentown B siness School in the 90's in
order to pursue a career in fashion. She lo d singing, performing, and recording music with her family. She worked over 30 years as an excellent seamstress designing curtains, hats, dresses, suits, and many other items to perfection.
Sandra was affectionately called "Mom Dukes" due to her petite size and was known for packing a strong punch. She had a heart that was open to anyone in need. She was the life of the party and enjoyed reading, cooking, dancing, and spending time with her family. She will be remembered for her fun loving personality and just her ability to "keep it real." Sandra was a devoted daughter, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend who will be eternally missed by all.
Sandra is survived by her mother Corey Capers of Georgia, one brother Ronald Capers and sister-in-law Kim Capers of Pennsylvania, her beloved children Cordell Capers, Ronald Countee, Raslee Countee, and Essence Countee all of Georgia, two nieces Kena and Ronnise, two nephews Ronald and Elijah, twelve grandchildren Cordell Jr., Rashawn, Genae, Corshell, Tyzlah, Kyla, Demonte, Mekhi, Hampton, Mak:ayla, Brooke, Saumya, and a host of other relatives and many dear friends.
Celebration & Remembrance Service of Sandra Faye Capers
Prelude: Best In Me..................................................................Marvin Sapp Processional.......................................................................................The Fatnily Greeting ..............................................................................Nathan Zeigler Prayer & Scripture ..................................................................Nathan Zeigler Solo: Take Me to the King.......................................................Essence Countee Solo: In the Midst of It All............................................................................Justina Clarke
Tributes (Two minutes please) ............................................ Fatnily and Friends Reading of Obituary...............................................................Rashawn Capers Saxophonist..........................................................................Daniel Coleman Solo: To God Be the Glory................................................Benjamin Manigault Eulogy...............................................................................Cordell Capers Jr. Closing Prayer........................................................................Nathan Zeigler Recessional: It's She Lovely...............................................................Stevie Wonder
Pallbearers
Ronald Countee
Raslee Countee
Ronald J. Capers
Cordell Capers Jr.
Rashawn Capers
Stephen Slaughter
Interment
Westminster-Camp-Sharon Memorial Gardens Fayetteville, Georgia