CELEBRATION OF LIFE for C{Qdtt~ ~~tte C@~a~taete~t Sunrise October 1, 1937 Sunset October 25,2013 Saturday, November 2, 2013 1:00 P.M. BEN HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2099 FAIRBURN ROAD, SW, ATLANTA, GA 30331 REVEREND BYRON E. THOMAS, SENIOR PASTOR REVEREND LAVELL M. SANDERS, OFFICIATING ~~ ~ <@~, formerly Edith Marie Jennings, transitioned to her eternal home on October 25, 2013. Edith was born in Adanta, Georgia on October 1, 1937, where she resided for most of her life. In 1962, Edith married the late Walter Character, Sr., who preceded her in death. Edith graduated from Booker T. Washington High, in Adanta, Georgia in 1955 where she was an all-star track and field athlete. The highlight of her life was joining Ben Hill United Methodist Church, where she served God and community religiously for over 33 years. She became a dedicated and much loved Christian doorkeeper, and a precious jewel of the Jewel and Partners Ministry. She was a great help and inspiration to many people, especially her children who grew up and were baptized at Ben Hill. Edith and her sisters were daycare providers, owners and operators of Kuddle Korner for 40 years. Edith was truly an angel and enjoyed collecting angels as a hobby. When others came in contact with Edith they were touched by an "Angel." She leaves to cherish six wonderful children who loved and respected her gready: Earl and Michael O'Kelly; Brenda, Walter Jr., Denise, and Stephen Character; eighteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; three sisters; Eloise and Lucille Brooks, and Louise Knowles; one brother, Hoke Smith; and a host of relatives and faithful friends. Her love and generosity will always be remembered as being a gracious mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, relative, and friend. We love you Mom and will always remember you in our hearts. By Bettye Clark & Sherri Brown I liavefouolit tlie gootffin/it, I liavefinislietl tlie race, I liave ~t tliefaitli now tliere is in storeforme tlie crown ofrigliteousness... -2 fl'"tmOtliy 4:7 9rt.amie fJ.(jc/iarilson Shmps/iire Sunset: July 28, 2013 Clilm.J(Gce James Sunset: Septem6er 25, 2013 P.ditfJ Cliaracter Sunset: Octo6er26, 2013 Christian Sympathy extended to thefollowing persons who lost loved ones Carrie Shipp - Brother Curtis Jefferson A. Carol Johnson - Father Doris Smith - Cousins Traci Shorter and Olenda J. Richardson Annie Watts - Niece Denistra Baker Vivian Brown - Mother Inez J. Truitt Stella & Cleo Graggs- Brother & Brother -in-Law Gus Harrington - Stepson Reuben Bryant Larry Washington - Father Charlie Washington Betty Carson- Niece Marva Hackney & Doris Dixon - Brother Myles Hackney Carolyn Whitfield - Brother Robert Watson Cheryl Prince- Mother Bessie Prince Clarence Bailey Emmit Follins Camellia Flanigan Bessie Monroe Nancy Montgomery Cathy Taylor Prayers for the Restoration ofHealth Sarah Ballard Mildred Fambro Juanita Hatcher Clifford McDaniel Marian McDonald Lucy Mitchell Doris Bargainer Mae Stafford Mattie Jones Bettye Wynn Ethel Jenkins (Page .... ll) Flower Ladies Jewels and Partners 'To Those I Loved, and to Those lWlo LovedMe, When I am Gone. Release me, let me go, I have so many things to see and do. You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears, be happy we had so many years. I give you my love. You only guess how much you gave to me in happiness. I thank you for the love, you have shown me, but now it's time to travel alone. So grieve for me a while, if grieve you must. Then let your grief be comforted by trust. It's only for awhile that we must part, so bless the memories within your heart. And when you must come this way along, I'll greet you with a smile and say, "Welcome Home." Author Anonymous Pallbearers Family and Friends Thank you to all the fami!J, friends, and loved ones who have called, visited, listened, cooked and provided support dunng our time of bereavement. The Character Fami!J Final Arrangements Entrusted To: Stocks Funeral Home 1318 Hosea L. Williams Drive Atlanta, Georgia 30317