Homegoing Services for Mrs. JoAnn Bennett Flagg, Tuesday, September 20, 2016, 11:00 A.M., Thankful Missionary Baptist Church, 830 West College Avenue, Decatur, Georgia 30030, Reverend Willie C. Williams, Officiating, Reverend Corey R.L. Holmes, Presiding

Miss Me, But Let Me Go
When I come to the end of the road And the sun has set for me
I want no rites in a gloom-filled room. Why cry for a soul set free?
Miss me a little but not too long And not with your head bowed low. Remember the love that we once shared,
Miss me but let me go. For this is a journey that we all must take
And each must go alone. It's all a part of the Master's plan,
A step on the road to home. When you are lonely and sick ofheart
Go to the friends we know And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds.
Miss me, but let me go!

Nieces

Sophia Williams

Valerie Williams

Queena Phillips

Shameka Bennett

Rachel Phillips

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Grandchildren

Crystal Bennett Frank Anderson, Jr. Desmon Rogers Deontae Rogers

Adarius Flagg Michael Jackson Randall Seals, Jr. Montrio Jackson

Perhaps you sent a lovely card, or sat uietly in a chair. Perhaps you sent a floral piece, if so we saw it there. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words, as any friend could say. Perhaps you were not there at all, just thought of us that day. Whatever you did to console our hearts, we thank you so much, whatever the part.
The family extends thanks to everyone who showed love to us during our bereavement.

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Tuesday, September 20,2016 ,...11:00 A.M.,...
THANKFUL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 830 West College Avenue Decatur, Georgia 30030
Reverend Willie C. Williams, Officiating Reverend Corey R. L. Holmes, Presiding

JoAnn Bennett Flagg was born September 9, 1941 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Annie Lucy Bennett Phillip and the late Henry Stone. She was the eldest of eight siblings. She made her transition to heaven on September 13, 2016 at her home in Decatur, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her children, Ricky Calloway, Delores Flagg, Annie Mae Flagg, Eugene Flagg, and Betty Flagg; siblings, Clyde Phillips, George Phillips and Mamie Bennett.

She grew up in the Pittsburgh Community and was educated in the Atlanta Public School System. JoAnn placed her roots and foundation in the Oakhurst Community in Decatur, Georgia where she raised her children and cared for several generations of other family members. She worked as a caregiver for
over twenty years taking care of the elderly.

Her beautiful life will be forever cherished in the lives of her children: Mr. Johnny Bennett (Tracey), Mr. Willie Calloway, Mr. Willie James Flagg, Mrs. Doris Carter (Tommy), Mrs. Maxine Calloway, Mrs. Teresa Chappel, Mrs. Loretta Rogers (Derryck), and Mr. Antonio Flagg (Ketha); three brothers, James, Walters, and Johnny Bennett; one sister, Barbara Holder; twenty-five grandchildren, twenty-great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, other
relatives, and friends.

Our MATRIARCH

We LOVED our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and auntie.

JoAnn, she was called. Strong-willed, strong-minded, and very impressive to

say the least. You did what GOD put you in charge to do, play that major role

in each of our lives. No matter how you delivered it or how peculiar it may

have seemed, we received and accepted it, in our own extraordinary way.

GOD then called down to you, our dear MATRIARCH and told y he was

ready for you to come home. You did not hesitate to tell him you

ready

a long time ago, but you knew your family would have a hard

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you go. You have earned your wings now and flew away from us, feaving us

with many memories to share. We are hurt and crying that we will not be able

to physi~ally touch you and see your bright smile that lightened up our days

or have a conversation with you on your cell phone today. We know as the

MATRIARCH of the family there are a few of us up in heaven too, they were

ready to see you again, just as well as we will too. "We Thank You".

PRELUDE PROCESSIONAL .............................................................. liThe Storm Is Over Now" MUSICAL SELECTION ......................................... Reverend Corey R. L. Holmes SCRIPTURE ............................................................................ Pastor W. M. Monroe
Old Testament New Testament PRAYER.................................................................... Reverend Corey R. L. Holmes MUSICAL SELECTION ............................................... Evangelist Shawn William
"Precious Lord, Take My Hand"
OBITUARY (Read Silently)....................................................... Video Presentation POEM........................................................................ Mya Seal, Great-granddaughter
REMARKS (Two minutes, please) MUSICAL SELECTION ........................................................... Shametta Calloway EULOGY......................................................................Reverend Willie C. Williams ACKNOWLEDGEMENT...........................................................Ms. Kurby Bennett RECESSIONAL................................................................................... ""I'll Fly Azvay"
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Decatur, Georgia

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