- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- A Celebration of Love and Thanksgivings of Our Beloved Mary Frances Gordon, Wednesday, December 6, 2000, 3:00 P.M., Pine Hill Baptist Church, 337 10th Avenue, Phenix City, Alabama, The Reverend J.C. Fryer, Pastor, Officiating, Sumbry Mortuary Staff, Directing
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2000-12-06
- Subject:
- African American women--Alabama--Phenix City--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Alabama--Phenix City--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Alabama--Phenix City--History--20th century
Funeral service--Alabama--Phenix City--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Alabama--Phenix City--History--20th century
African Americans--Alabama--Phenix City--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Alabama, Russell County, Phenix City, 32.47098, -85.00077
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Mary Frances Gordon. Birth date: October 30, 1938. Death date: December 1, 2000. Funeral date: December 6, 2000. Church: Pine Hill Baptist Church (Phenix City, Ala.). 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_gordonmaryfrances20001206
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_gordonmaryfrances20001206
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
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The possession of fami ly and friends is a priceless gift from God for which we are grateful. The family of the late Mrs. Mary Frances Gordon is eternally grateful for the many kind expressions of love and concern shown during the crossing over of their beloved Mary Frances into her new spiritual life.
. Each of you have .made a profound impression on their lives which they shall remember.. .. May the Lord find favor in your Christian endeavors.
fiNAL ARRANGEMENTS ENTRUSTED To:
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418 Seale Road Phenix City, Alabama 36869 (334) 298-1361
AN AUTHENTIC PRO TO PRESS CREATION OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
Wednesday, December 6, 2000 3:00P.M.
PINE HILL BAPTIST CHURCH
337 IOth Avenue Phenix City, Alabama
The Reverend J. C. Fryer, Pastor - Officiating -
Sumbry Mortuary Staff -Directing-
Mrs. Mary Frances Gordon was born Sunday, October 30 , 1938 in Russell County, Alabama , unto th e late Mr. Dan Stephen s and Mrs. Elizabeth Stephens Smith of Columbus, Georgia.
On Friday, December 1, 2000 at Emory University Hospital , Atl anta, Georgia, our precious Lord embraced Mary in His arms and enfolded her in His love rewarding His faithful servant w ith peaceful rest.
She confessed Christ at an early age and joined the Christian fami ly of Pine Hill Baptist Church .
She was united in Holy Matrimony to her beloved Johnny Lee Gordon and this union was blessed with eight children.
After 28 years of loyal service, she retired from Tom's Food, Inc. in 1998.
She was a member of Valiant Ladies Social Club and 21st Century Club of Tom's Food, Inc.
Mary Frances Gordon was a loving wife, devoted mother, caring grandmother and loyal friend. Her sweet, precious memories will be forever cherished by her loving and devoted husband , Mr. Johnny Gordon; four sons, Larry Washington, Johnny Washington, both of Columbus , Georgia, Gary (Debra) Gordon of Killeen , Texas and Tracy Gordon of New Orleans , Louisiana; four daughters , Janice (Roderick) Johnson of Killeen , Texas , Sylvia (Darri n) Graham of Atlanta , Georgia , Felicia (Ronald ) Golden , Wand (Wa rde ll) McClendon , both of Columbus , Georgia; her mother, Elizabeth Stephens Smith; a brother, Dan Stephens , Jr. both of Columbus, Georgia; twenty-one grandchildren ; six great grandchildren; two sisters-in-law; six brothers-in-law; a host of aunts, nieces, nephew s, other relatives and many special f riends.
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A limb has fallen from the f amily tree.
I keep hearing a voice that says, "Grieve not fo r me. "
Remember the best times, the laughter, the songs, The good life I lived while I was strong. Continue my heritage, I'm counting on you. Keep smiling and surely
the sun will shine through. My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest
Remembering all how I was truly blessed.
Continue traditions, no matter how small
Go on with your life, Don 't just stare at the wall.
I miss you all dearly so keep up your chin Until the day comes we are
Together Again.