- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Mrs. Vinnie M. Cox, "Sweet Mama", Sunrise April 22, 1924 - Sunset April 16, 2013, Saturday April 20, 2013, - 12 Noon - Greater Fellowship Baptist Church 3600 Midway Road, Decatur, Georgia 30032, Reverend Stanley A. Smith, Senior Pastor
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2013-04-20
- Subject:
- African American women--Georgia--Decatur--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Decatur--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Decatur--History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Decatur--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Decatur--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Decatur--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, DeKalb County, Decatur, 33.77483, -84.29631
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Vinnie M. Cox. Birth date: April 22, 1924. Death date: April 16, 2013. Funeral date: April 20, 2013. Church: Greater Fellowship Baptist Church (Decatur, 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_coxvinniem20130420
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_coxvinniem20130420
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 2 pages
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
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~LEBRATING THE ~E AND fd.GACY
OF
"Sweet Mama"
APRIL 22, 1924
APRIL 16, 2013
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-12 NOON Greater Fellowship Baptist Church
3600 Midway Road Decatur, Georgia 30032 Reverend Stanley A. Smith, Senior Pastor
LIFE STORY
The life of Mrs. Vinnie M. Cox began in Gibson, Georgia on April22, 1924.
She was born to the late William A. Worthen and the late Bertie Rivers (Kitchens) Worthen. She was the first child of this union. After the death of her mother, her father later married Elizabeth Woods. She was preceded in death by her two sisters Fannie and Mildred, two brothers Pete and Jack and most recently her aunt, Sarah Jones.
At the age of 15, her family moved to Atlanta, Georgia where she attended Washington High School. As ayoung woman, she met and married the late Alonzo Cox, Jr. From this union, four children were born: Brenda, Linda, Alonzo Ill and Glenda.
At an early age, she joined Piney Grove Baptist Church. She often spoke of learning to read through her father reading his Bible to her. After her family moved to Atlanta, she joined Greater Fellowship Baptist Church, where she served as Financial Secretary as long as the Lord would allow as her health began to deteriorate. She was amember of the T.N. Nelson Gospel Chorus, President of the Willing Workers Committee and amember of the Kitchen Committee.
Sis. Cox worked as ananny for many years. She also worked with disabled children at the Brook Run Hospital. Interacting with children has always brought joy to her life. She would be thrilled to pass out cookies to all of the children after church service.
Her first granddaughter would get "mama and Grandmama" confused,so the name "Sweet Mama" was adopted for Sis. Cox.Thereafter,she was known as Sweet Mama to all who knew her.
As her health further deteriorated, she became a resident of the Douglasville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Douglasville, Georgia. While there, she enjoyed participating in the activities and interacting with aloving and caring staff.
Sis. Vinnie Cox left peacefully on Tuesday April16, 2013 to be with the Lord. She leaves to cherish and honor her memories, one brother Frank Woods (Juanita), one nephew Bobby Ward (Yvonne), four children Brenda Shields (Reginald}, Linda Johnson (Burnes), Alonzo Cox, Ill and Glenda Cox, eight grand-children Tonica, Burell, Terron, Deverick, Kymberli, Kelli, Jermonte', and Marquez, eight great-9randchildren, one great-9reat grandchild, cousin Ruth Graves and a host of other relatives and friends.
ORDER OF CELEBRATION FOR
Musical Prelude
PROCESSIONAL ...........................................................Ministers, Fanily and Friends PRAISE &WORSHIP..............................................................GFBC Prase Team
Old Testanent............................................................Ministerial Staff
New Testarnent..........................................................Ministerial Staff
PRAYER OF COMFORT.........................................................Rev. MiiCus Jer1ans
MUSICAL TRIBUTE...............................................................Miss Shanetta Calloway
REFLECTIONS (3 Minutes, Please)
Ctlldhood....... Mr. Frank Woods
Neighborhood..............Mr. M'JChael Brown
Church Life.......Deacon Jesse Hun1er
Nursing Home..............Ms. Osha Ca-dwell
LIFESTORY (Read Silently) PICTORAL TRIBUTE MUSICAL TRIBUTE...............................................................Voices d Fellowship EULOGY..............................................................................Pastor Stanley A. Smith ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS RECESSIONAL
.s...t LINCOLN CEMETERY
2275 Joseph E. Boone Boulevard*AHanta, GA 30314
Repast in the Greater Fellowship Baptist Church Fellowship HaD following the interment
Mother ....
You cared for us when we were ill,
And you always make me smile.
You always had acheerful word,
That made the day worthwhile.
You've been our strength
Uke arock on which we stand We've gained so much wisdom Being guided by your gentle hand. The kindness you have shown in
Every word and deed
Has been ablessing in our life in so many
Times of need.
You taught us to always believe and trust in God
To hold His word close at heart
Mother, you'll never be very far away, for we'll
Hold ecr;h memory near.
Wherever we may go in life, we wiH always
Love you, Mother Dear.
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MOTHERS OF GREATER FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH
DEACONS OF GREATER FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH AND FAMILY
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e family of Mrs. Vinnie M. Cox would like to express our heartfelt grat~ude and our deepest
appreciation for all of the love, kindness, prayers and thoughtful gestures that have been bestowed upon us during this time of bereavement.
May God bless each of you....
Special Thanks to the Caldwell Sisters Jean, Osha, Dale and Gloria. Thank you for your love, --....-. and help you gave in the care for our beloved mother.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ENTRUSTED TO :
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1876 Second Avenue* Decatur, GA 30032 404) 371-0772