A Celebration of The Life of Corlisse Dionna Crowder, Monday, October 14, 1996, 1:00 P.M., Andrews Chapel United Methodist Church, 122 Watterson Street, Jonesboro, Georgia, The Reverend Frederick R. Gray, Pastor, Officiating, The Reverend McCallister Hollins, Eulogist

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122 Watterson Street Jonesboro, Georgia
The Reverend Frederick R. Gray, Pastor Officiating
The Reverend McCallister Hollins, Eulogist

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Corlisse Dionna Crowder, known to her family and

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friends as "Dionna", was born on June 1, 1985 in

Atlanta, Georgia to Ms. Tereon T. Crowder and Mr.

Darryl Crowder. She entered into a new life on October 10, 1996.

Dionna attended Adamson Middle School, but previously attended kindergarten thru fifth grade at

Garden Hills Elementary School. At Garden Hills, she

was a member of the APS Honor Band, Advanced Band, and on the Principal's List for five years.

Dionna was a member of Andrews Chapel United Methodist Church and the Children's Choir. Dionna

was known as the motherly type, because she loved her fam ily and took care of everyone. She loved Kirk Franklin 's "Silver and Gold."

Dionna leaves to cherish her memory, a loving and devot ed mother, Ms. Tereon T. Crowder; father, Darryl Crowd er; brother, Torin Denard; grandparents, Mrs. Rena To lbert, and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Crowder (Ca rolyn); great-grandmothers, Mrs. Mary Tolbert and Mrs. Bessaida Crowder; a supportive, loving cousin, Mr.

Johnny Richards; seven uncles and aunts, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Jlomemard!lJound
Although my homegoing may seem soon fret not ... for I'm okay I
My hand is in my Father's hand for he shows me the way.
I know that you will miss me since in this world- I am no longer with you
But, just think of me in our Father's house and His love will see you through. The Lord above knows why I was chosen to go this soon.
But, it is time for me to claim my space in the upper room.
I know I touched a lot of hearts and gained a lot of love But it's time to go, but don't cry.
Just think I have a greater peace do I now know the greatest love I found the most precious journey I ever made
was going Homeward Bound.

i f Jhe Order 0ervice
THE PROCESSIONAL ................. "Jesus Loves Me" THE PRAYER ............ The Reverend Frederick Gray
THE MUSICAL SELECTION ............. "Precious Lord" THE HOLY SCRIPTURES
The Reverend Charles Nesbitt Pastor, Providence Baptist Church The Old Testament, Psalm 23 The New Testament, Matthew 18:1-5; Mark 10:13-16 THE MUSICAL SELECTION ........... "Silver and Gold"
(Dianna's Favorite) THE SPECIAL TRIBUTE
THE OBITUARY ........................... Read Silently "Angels Watching Over Me"
THE EULOGY ....... The Reverend McCallister Hollins Pastor, Ben Hill United Methodist Church
THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
THE RECESSIONAL ................... a silver and Gold"
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Family andfriends are invited to share in afellowship meal in the Fellowship Hall at Andrews Chapel United Methodist Church immediately following the burial.

Be still, my heart, when jeans and sneakers pass by me; Be still, my tears, which come so easily;
Be still, my longing to hear her voice and see her smileOh, how I miss her smile.
Be still, the memories which race around in my brain and ease the pain
And be still, the pain which is ever there at first sharp but now more dull;
Be still, my sorrow for she is at peaceSo much more than I.
Be still, my loneliness for her, to touch her again. gangling and thin;
Be still, the wish for others to cry with me as they did at first,
so I would know they still miss her as much as I; But life goes on, they say, and so must I. Be very still, the need to ask, "Why did she have to die?" Be still, the anger when they say someone else wanted her; No one could want her more than I. Be still, my heart, so you can remember
that y ou still have life and love around you, that only one small part is gone;
Be still, my grieving for that one small part. Yet grieve I must; for the books say
I must go through it and not around it. Be still, the bargains I made and the games I played
(to have her back and pretend it was a mistake), as they are dangerous and to no avail.
Be happy, heart, that we had her for awhile, Be strong, my pride, that I am slowly healing
and lo ving and feeling. She died on October the tenth,
a beautiful Autumn Day . Winters snow came and went, Spring flowers came and went, Summers heat came and went, and now Autumns colors will come again. It seems the world is going on; And so should I. I am lucky to have borne you; I am richer for having shared your dreams; I am sadder but stronger for having lost you. I will always love you ... Goodbye
Claire Moore Adaptations by Mother,
Tereon Crowder

Curtis Anderson Sam Norman Kenny Craig

!Paffbearers
Arthur McCienton Neal Finnie Allyn Solomon

Jlonorary !Paffbearers
Jaemal Davis Travis Davis Curtis Anderson

Wanda Anderson Michelle Norman Lynette Fish

Stephanie McCienton Jessica Parker Felecia Beeks

Jlonorary Ylomer 9/rfs

Elizabeth Cochran Maya Steed Amber Allred Aften Arney Nicole Nunn Brittany Anderson

Renita Clark Crysta I Beeks April Beeks Amanda Beeks Kimberly Volley Tia Hill

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The family of Corlisse Dionna Crowder expresses their appreciation and sincere thanks for all the hospital visits, gifts, food, floral tributes and your prayers during our hours of sorrow.

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