- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- A Celebration of Life, Spirit & Legacy, September 29, 1955 - April 10, 2014, Jeryl Elizabeth Clemons, Thursday, April 17, 2014, 3:00 pm, Higher Living Christian Church, Andre Landers, Senior Pastor, 2450 Mt. Zion Parkway, Jonesboro, Georgia 30236
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2014-04-17
- 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 Jeryl Elizabeth Clemons. Birth date: September 29, 1955. Death date: April 10, 2014. Funeral date: April 17, 2014. Church: Higher Living Christian Church (Jonesboro, 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_clemonsjerylelizabeth20140417
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_clemonsjerylelizabeth20140417
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
To have known Jeryl Elizabeth Clemons as a sister, wife, mother, teacher, family member or friend is to have known love unconditionally. Her fun,..,loving spirit and memory will remain in our hearts and spirits forever. The Clemons family would like to extend our appreciation for all the expressions of love and kindness shown through
your prayers, cards, calls, donations and expressions of sympathy. We pray God's continued favor and blessing over your life.
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Professional services entrusted to:
Willie Watkins Funeral Home Inc. Riverdale Chapel 6580 Church Street Riverdale, GA 30274 770.909.8800
HE JOURNEY
Tne life journey of Jeryl Elizabeth Clemons began on September 29, 195 5, in Brook~ lyn, New York, where sne was born to Rev. Gerald and Elizabeth White. Sne accepted Christ at an early age and enjoyed ner life in tne cnurcn. Every Sunday, as soon as Jeryl entered tne cnurcn building, sne nad somebody's baby inner arms. Sne loved children and ner passion was demonstrated throughout ner life, as sne cared for ner own three children and ner
students. In tne early years, Jeryl sang in several cnurcn choirs and was a faitfltul member of Tne Hempstead Community Youth for Christ Choir. Sne was well~known for ner solo in tne gospel song, "Lean On Me .II Tne importance of education was always a driving force in Jeryl's lifa. Sne graduated from York College, with a Bachelor's degree in Special Education and received ner Master's Degree from Queens College. Sne taught for tne New York City Board of Education at PS. 26 and later at Concord Baptist Cnurcn Elemen~ tary School in Brooklyn, N.Y I where sne was also a student in ner early cnildnood years.
On August I 7tn , 1985, Jeryl married Cullen Bernard Clemons , Sr. , at Faith Baptist Cnurcn , ner father's last pastorate before nis death . In 1991 I tne Clemons family moved to Atlanta, Georgia, with their three children. Jeryl was a devoted wife, mother and teacher. She demonstrated her love for children and young people, while serving the Clayton County Board of Education at Lovejoy High School, Mt. Zion High School, Jonesboro Middle School, M.D. Roberts Middle School. Jeryl recently taught fifth grade at Jackson Elementary. She was a faitfltul member of Higher Living Christian Church of Jonesboro and former member of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Lithonia. Jerylloved God and honored him with her faithfulness , as she served on the Usher's Ministry and in the choir for many years. She enjoyed cooking, reading, socializing and entertaining friends,
gospel music, watching movies and television. She was also an active member of "Yoga[, II an exercise class at First Baptist Church, Jonesboro, GA.
God's master plan was fulfilled in the life of Jeryl Elizabeth Clemons on Thursday, April 10, 2014. Sne transitioned nome to be with tne Lord, after a brief illness. Jeryl is survived by ner three loving children, Cullen Bernard, Jr., Cynthia Brittany, Naomi Elizabeth, and ner devoted sister, Rev. Sharon A. White, a frost of cousins and friends, wno loved frer and will miss frer very mucfr.
ORDER OF SERVICE
PRELUDE PROCESSIONAL
SELECTION
HLCC Music Ministry
SCRIPTURE The Old Testament (Isaiah 40:28-31 I Proverbs 31 :25-31)
Elder James Whitely
The New Testament (Revelation 21:1-7 I John 14:1-4, 18-19, 25-27) Elder Melvin Smith
PRAYER
Elder William Hill
WORDS OF COMFORT (2-3 Minutes)
Evelyn Ali LaToya Head Chiquita Layne Tonishia Whitlow Rev. Sharon White
SELECTION
(I Am Healed)
C. L. Henderson Trio Ben Hill U.M.C., Atlanta, GA.
VIDEO TRIBUTE & OBITUARY (Read Silently)
SELECTION
HLCC Music Ministry
EULOGY
Pastor Andre Landers
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Willie Watkins Funeral Home
COMMITIAL & CLOSING PRAYER
Elder William Hill
RECESSIONAL
POSTLUDE