- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- In Loving Memory of Yolisiua Denson
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2012-11-24
- Subject:
- African American women--Georgia--Atlanta--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Atlanta--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Atlanta--History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Atlanta--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Atlanta--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, 33.749, -84.38798
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Yolisiua Denson. Birth date: October 25, 1982. Death date: November 16, 2012. Funeral date: November 24, 2012. Church: Mount Zion Second Baptist Church (Atlanta, 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_densonyolisiua20121124
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_densonyolisiua20121124
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 6 pages
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
Just up the street, a mere thirty years ago, Yolisiua (Lisa) was born on October 25, 1982 to Harold and Mary Holmes-Denson. She was the flrst of two grandchildren of Charlie and Tenise Holmes (both deceased).
A deep love and faith in God allowed Yolisiua to enjoy life fully even with the challenges of sickle cell anemia. She loved her family, friends and her church dearly.
Her educational experiences included: graduation from the DeKalb County School System (Cedar Grove High School, 2000); Bachelor of Science (Criminal Justice-forensics, 2008, American Intercontinental University/Dunwoody, GA); studies in education (Piedmont College, Athens, GA 2012); and preparing to take the Law School Aptitude Test.
Often Yolisiua worked as a substitute teacher and Mary Kay consultant, but her most rewarding experience was as an administrative assistant/activist with the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.
Yolisiua demonstrated a spirit to serve by volunteering and mentoring for many organizations. An avid lover of the arts, she was a passionate and accomplished musician (flutist) with The William Grant Still Memorial Youth Orchestra. She also played oboe and piano. For such a young lady, Yolisiua was "living the life", traveling extensively stateside and abroad, reading, writing, bungee jumping, motorcycling, screaming at the scary rides and shows at Six Flags, ice and roller skating, hunting, shopping and showing off high fashions.
God called His loving spirit, Yolisiua, home on November 16, 2012. Through the power of Jesus in her, light was brought into some dark places and it will be sorely missed.
Yolisiua leaves to cherish her memory, her loving parents, Mary Holmes-Denson, Stone Mountain, GA and Harold Denson, Columbus, OH; brothers, Matthew Denson, Statesboro, GA and Christopher Denson, Atlanta, GA; grandmother, Millie Denson, Atlanta, GA; special friend, Linton "Sonny" Jonhston and treasured pet, Prince, both of Athens, GA; a host of loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and other relatives; special cousins, Clarie Mosley and Keila Culbreath; mentee, Andrea Harris, Gainesville, GA and best friend Alyxis Wynder.
When God sawyou getting tired, and a cure was not to be He put his arms aroundyou, and whispered come to me He didn't like whatyou went through, and he gaveyou rest
His garden must be beautifu~ He onfy takes the best
And when we sawyou sleeping, so peaceful andfree from pain We wouldn't wishyou back, to suffer that again
Todqy we sqy goodbye, and asyou takeyourfinal rest
That garden must be beautifu~ becauseyou are one of the best.
Anonymous
Saturdqy, November 24, 2012 at 1:00 P.M. Mount Zion S ec:ond Baptist Churc:h
137 Boulevard NE I Atlanta, GA
Reverend Dr. Henry Wise Jones, Pastor, Oifidating Reverend Robert Walker, Eulogist
Prelude Processional Songs of Praise
"Sweet, S wee!, Spirit" Mt. Zion 2nd Baptist Combined Choir
Prayer
Mrs. Betty Williams
Reading of the Word
The Old Testament
Reverend Henry Childs
The New Testament
Mrs. Vivian Childs
North Bethlehem Missionary Bapti.rt Churc:h, Warner Robins, GA
Reflections
Deacon James Q. Jackson, Chairman Ward 3 Karen Hill
followed by others
Reading of Obituary
Natlyn McGhee
Flutist Family Tribute
'1 Believe I Can F(y" 'Total Praise "
Mrs. Anita King
Poem-IfYou Take a Mouse to School
by Laura Numeroff Denise Caldwell Akins and Cousins
Kanita Johnson, Cousin
Mrs. Ludie Chaney, Great Aunt
Words of Comfort
Reverend Emory R. Searcy
Solo
Mrs. Joyce Walker
Eulogy
Reverend Robert Walker Pinry Grove Baptist Chunn, For.ryth, Georgia
Remarks
Reverend Dr. Henry Wise Jones
Acknowledgements
Goolsby Mortuary Staff
Recessional
"Going Up Yonder"
Guess what?
You caught me smiling
and itfelt realgood!
A smile that came
forcefulfy from somewhere and ended up
"In Yo Face."
When I remember
the time, do I remember
the smile?
Yes, for whatyou said
was
more than snicker quality,
butyoujust snickered.
And, I sawy our sister smile too.
I did not see herface,
but I saw the pointing of her ears from the back of her head because
she likes to hide her smiles. Guess What? - - Babies like smiling
and know the magical effect of a smile.
So, I have decided that on my last day on this earth, I hope someone catches at least
one smile on my face.
A smile here, a smile there.
How many smiles a day.
gvrJ I hopeyou smileyour life aUiqy. j j
8/13/07
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Dedicated to Yolisiua and Matt
Favorite Bible Verse
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding,
In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight." -Proverbs 3:5-6-
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2500 River Road I Ellenwood, Georgia
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The famify of Yolisiua Denson wishes to express their sincere appreciation for all comforting messages, phone calls, prayers,
visits, flowers, cards, food, and other deeds of kindness. A special thanks to Dr. Jones and Mt. Zion Second Baptist Church for their love and support during this difficult time.
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