- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Emma L. Foster, Friday, May 11, 2012, 1:00 P.M., Donald Trimble Mortuary Chapel, 1876 Second Avenue, Decatur, Georgia, Elder Albert Minor, Officiating, Bishop A.C. Speakman, Eulogist
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2012-05-11
- 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 Emma L. Foster. Birth date: July 17, 1918. Death date: (not recorded). Funeral date: May 11, 2012. Church: Donald Trimble Mortuary Chapel (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_fosteremmal20120511
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_fosteremmal20120511
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
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HOMEGOING CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR
The Family of Emma Foster extends gratitude to family and friends who have shown their love in so many ways during our bereavement. Special thanks to Lillian Mobley and the staff of Arborwood Place.
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Friday, May 11, 2012 -1:00 P.M.-
DONALD TRIMBLE MORTUARY CHAPEL 1876 Second Avenue Decatur, Georgia
Elder Albert Minor, Officiating Bishop A. C. Speakman, Eulogist
Mrs. Emma L. Foster was born July 17, 1918 in Stockbridge, Georgia to the Late John and Lillian White.
She met and married the late Elder Bennie C. Foster and they were married for 44 years. From this union they were blessed with twins. Emma was the First Lady of House of Prayer Baptist Church founded by her late husband. While at House of Prayer, she performed various duties during her 40 years of service.
As age played a factor, she agreed to move intoArborwood Place (Assisted Living Facility). Later, she resided with her daughter, Mildred, who cared for her until her untimely death.
Her memory will always be cherished by her children, Marvin and Mildred; three grandchildren, Savion, Arielle, and Semira; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other family, and devoted friends.
To Those Whom I Love and Those Who Love Me
When I am gone, release me, let me go I have so many things to see and do.
You must not tie yourself to me with too many tears. But be thankful we had so many good years. I gave you my love, and you can only guess, How much you've given me in happiness. I thank you for the love you have shown, But now it's time I travel alone.
So grieve for me awhile, if grieve you must, Then let your grief be comforted by trust. It is only for awhile that we must part, So treasure the memories with your heart. I won't be far away for life goes on And if you need me, call and I will come.
Though you can't see or touch me, I will be near, And if you listen with your heart, you 'II hear, All my love around you soft and clear, And then, when you come this way alone,
I will greet you with a smile and a WELCOME HOME.
PRELUDE
PROCESSIONAL
SELECTION
SCRIPTURE: The Old Testament ........... Minister Lui Ethel Hardnett The New Testament ...... Minister Willie Maye Monroe
PRAYER ............................................................... Minister
SELECTION .............................. Mother Velma Speakman
"Precious Lord"
REMARKS: Rufus Bridges Mother Anne Bridges Ms. Helen Davis
OBITUARY (Read Silently)
EULOGY...................................... Bishop A. C. Speakman
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS................. Donald Trimble Staff
RECESSIONAL
POSTLUDE
A Repast will be held next door following the service at Bethel Freewill Baptist Church.