- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Celebration of Life, Linda Ector, 1951-2015, March 28, 2015, 2:00 p.m., Living Worship International Ministries, 2778 Snapfinger Road, Decatur, GA 30034
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2015-03-28
- 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 Linda Ector. Birth date: September 26, 1951. Death date: March 19, 2015. Funeral date: March 28, 2015. Church: Living Worship International Ministries (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_ectorlinda20150328
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_ectorlinda20150328
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF GRATITUDE
The family of Linda Ector wishes to express our sincere thanks for the flowers and other expressions of love during our time of bereavement. We
would also like to thank Sr. Pastors Richard and Veronica Johnson of Living Worship International Ministries and Alfonso Dawson Mortuary.
Repast Ray of Hope Christian Church
Life Center 2778 Snapfinger Road Decatur, GA 30034
OBITUARY
L inda Faye Downer Ector, age 63 of Lagrange GA, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2015. She was born to the late Avery (Doc) and Lillian Downer on September 26, 1951. She is preceded in death by her brother Benny Martin.
Linda attended East Depot Street High School and graduated in 1969. She moved to Atlanta, GA shortly after graduation and worked for Owens Illinois, The Friendship Force and most recently IST. While working at the Friendship Force, she saw the world as she traveled to Turkey, Germany, Australia and many other countries.
Linda gave her life to the Lord in 1980 at Atlanta Metropolitan Cathedral and served there for over 28 years as a deacon. In 2008, She became a member of Living Worship International Ministries and has been serving as an Elder.
Linda was an avid reader, a woman who loved to open her home to others giving them an opportunity to enjoy a great home cooked meal, she also had a passion for shopping and finding great deals at thrift stores. She also had a love for traveling. Linda epitomized the life of a servant. She loved to serve people and always offered an encouraging word.
Linda leaves to cherish her memories her sons Keir Chapple (Belkis Chapple) and Brandon Ector, her sister Patricia Downer, and brothers Marion Martin (Willie Mae Martin), Edward Martin (Evelyn Martin), and Melvin Downer. She also leaves her two grandchildren Joshua and Joseph and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, loving relatives, and friends.
POEM
Don't grieve for me, for now Tm free, Tm following the path God has laid you see. I took His hand when I heard him call I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day, To laugh, to love, to work, to play. Tasks left undone must stay that way, I found that peace at the close ofday.
Ifmy parting has left a void, Then fill it with rememberedjoy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Oh yes, these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times ofsorrow, I wish you the sunshine oftomorrow. My life's been full I savored much, Goodfriends, good times, a loved one's touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, Don't lengthen it now with undue grief Lift up your hearts andpeace to thee, God wanted me now; He set mefree.
ORDER OF SERVICE
Musical Prelude
Processional
Prayer
Pastor Stanley Ushry
Song Selection
Sister Ashley Johnson
Old Testament New Testament
Scripture Reading Elder Joyce Parker
Pastor Brenda Williams
Song Selection
Living Worship Praise Team
Reflections
(2 minutes)
Obituary (read silently)
Song Selection
Living Worship Praise Team
A Pastor's Heart
Senior Pastor Veronica Johnson
Eulogy
Senior Pastor Richard Johnson
Recessional