- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Celebrating the Life of Dorothy Alberta Sumner Clark, Sunrise: September 6, 1918 - Sunset: October 17, 2011, Services, Monday, October 24, 2011, Visitation - 10:00 AM, Funeral - 11:00 AM, Beth Eden Baptist Church, 11121 S. Loomis, Chicago, Illinois, Reverend Craig M. Jenkins - Minister Officiating, Combined Choirs - Minister of Music
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2011-10-24
- Subject:
- African American women--Illinois--Chicago--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Illinois--Chicago--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Illinois--Chicago--History--20th century
Funeral service--Illinois--Chicago--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Illinois--Chicago--History--20th century
African Americans--Illinois--Chicago--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, 41.85003, -87.65005
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Dorothy Alberta Sumner Clark. Birth date: September 6, 1918. Death date: October 17, 2011. Funeral date: October 24, 2011. Church: Beth Eden Baptist Church (Chicago Ill.). 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_clarkdorothyalbertasumner20111024
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_clarkdorothyalbertasumner20111024
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
So strong, so sweet, so tender, so brave So loving, so kind, so humble, so wise.... Dorothy was always in step with her savior.
She gave her all to be good In God's world. As Matriarch, She spread joy and guidance warmly loving her family. She
showed us how to commune with Christ daily.As she stretches her wings to meet her Master's face, We are eternally grateful that
she was ours to behold. She leaves us with hope In tomorrow As long as we follow Jesus
Christ.
From Her Loving Family By: Gayle Purnell Newell
Cecil C. Purnell Jr. Paul Purnell Darius T. Gardner
Glenn Robinson Jr. C.J. Gilmore Jr. Erick Berry
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Clyde Bryant (Deceased)
Kenneth Samuels
Emeal Greene
David L. Gardner Sr.
Waddel Smith
Earl Leggans
David L. Gardner Jr.
Tommie Roberts
Norman Elder
C.E Wharton
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I would like to thank my cousins Cecil C. Purnell Jr., China D. Robinson, without your love, support and physical help with Nana. I couldn't have given her the care, I could long distant. Love you all, to Glenn Robinson, mama loved you dearly for all your help at the house. To my husband and sons, David Jr. and Darius thanks for all your helpJlove you. To my daughter, I love you thanks for being there with me and N ana. Love Ya
The family wishes to express sincere appreciation for the thoughtfulness expressed in prayers, messages, flowers, contributions, and other courtesies extended during the illness and death ofour loved one.
Special thanks to the ER Staffon duty October 7, 2011 3pm to 3am. The nursing staffon the 3rd floor. The doctors who helped care for my mother. The 5th floor nursing staff, and once home the Community Home Hospice nursing and aide. Thank you, God Bless You All!
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Reverend Craig M. Jenkins- Minister Officiating
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D orothy Alberta Sumner Clark was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 6, 1918, the first born of Costa and Naomi Moring Sumner. A long time resident of the Morgan Park Community, she graduated from John D. Shoop Elementary School and attended Morgan Park High School. As a young adult she worked at Oak Forest Hospital in the Dietary Department.
On July 31,1948 she married George W. Clark during this union they opened their hearts and home to their chosen daughter Dorothy "Dottie" Gardner.
Dorothy joined Beth Eden Baptist Church in 1934, where she accepted the Jesus Christ as her personal savior, she was baptized by the late Rev. B.N. Murrell.
She truly loved her church. As a faithful member, she served Beth Eden in many capacities, including the Flower Cheer Club, Charter member of the "Seniors On The Go" Missionary Circle, Sunday School, and the Commissars. Dorothy attended Mount Calvary Baptist Church regularly as well; she was a member of the wrhree Score Club" until she was physically unable.
In addition to her role as a loving wife and mother Dorothy was the owner and operator
of "Dorothy's Beauty Salon" for twenty five years in Robbins, IL. In 1979 she moved her work to her shop at home, continuing to work there until the age of 80. Dorothy also enjoyed her participation in the in the Ada Park Seniors LLL Club, and her many close enduring friendships. She could always be counted on to lend a helping hand. She also enjoyed her hobbies of crocheting, needlepoint, Find The Word Puzzle, and reading her bible.
Dorothy was preceded in death by parents, husband, brother, and sister.
Her precious memory will live on forever in the hearts of her loving daughter - Dorothy Gardner(David) of Indianapolis; granddaughter - Lavette Roberts; grandsons - David L. Jr. and Darius; Nephews- Cecil Jr. and Paul Purnell; Niece - Gayle Newell (Alton), and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
ORGAN PRELUDE PROCESSIONAL INVOCATION SCRIPTURE PRAYER SELECTION/SOLO ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF CARDS AND TELEGRAMS REMARKS POEM OBITUARY SELECTION EULOGY BENEDICTION RECESSIONAL
Family Pastor Jenkins Pastor Jenkins
Larry Griffis "Thru It All"
China Robinson China Robinson "Closer Walk With Thee" Pastor Jenkins Pastor Jenkins
Family
- Interment -
Burr Oak Cemetery 4400 W. 1.27th St. Alsip, Illinois 60658 Immediately Following Services
-Repast-
Beth Eden Baptist 11121 South Loomis Chicago, IL 60643 Immediately Following Interment