- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Homegoing Celebration for Ossie Lee Gresham, Sunrise, August 9, 1909, Sunset, February 7, 2006, Saturday, February 11, 2006, 11:00 A.M., Israel Baptist Church, 2071 Hosea Williams Boulevard, Atlanta, Georgia, Pastor William Smith, The Reverend C. L. Bryant, Presiding
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2006-02-11
- 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 Ossie Lee Grimes Gresham. Birth date: August 9, 1909. Death date: February 7, 2006. Funeral date: February 11, 2006. Church: Israel 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.
- Local Identifier:
- Folder number: 395
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:aarl_afpc_greshamossielee20060211
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_greshamossielee20060211
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
She was a strong and loving mother, grandmother and friend who was "SPIRIT FILLED". My grandmother planted the eternal seed (Jesus) in my heart. I am forever grateful. I thank God for having you in my life. You will be greatly missed.
Beverly
Granddaughters and Great-Granddaughters
Grandsons and Great-Grandsons
Perhaps you sent a lovely card, Or sat quietly in a chair.
Perhaps you sent some flowers, If so, we saw them there.
Perhaps you spoke the kindest words, As any friend could say.
Perhaps you were not there at all, Justthoughtofusthatday
Whatever you did to console our hearts, We thank you so much, whatever the part.
MURRAY BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC.
404-349-3000 1199 Utoy Springs Road, Southwest
(corner of Cascade Rd. near 1-285)
Atlanta, Georgia 30331
MKO Graphics & Printers 404-523-1560
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Sunrise August9, 1909
Sunset February 7, 2006
Saturday, February 11, 2006 - 11:00 A.M.-
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2071 Hosea Williams Boulevard Atlanta, Georgia
Pastor William Smith The Reverend C. L. Bryant, Presiding
Mrs. Ossie Lee Gresham was born August 9, 1909 in Maxie, Georgia to the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Grimes. Ossie departed this life on February 7, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hunter Gresham; one daughter, Alice Maud Getter, and three sons, Charles, Jimmy and Herman Gresham.
Ossie was a faithful member of Israel Baptist Church for 40 years. As a Christian, our Mother and we believe as it reads in I Thessalonians 4:14-18: "For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again as so we believe God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. According to the Lord's own words, we tell you that we who are still alive who are left till the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep. The dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord. Therefore comfort one another with these words."
She leaves to cherish her memory, six daughters, Vera Willoughby, Margaret Gresham (James), Lue Ellen Flannagan (Eddie), Melissa Gresham, Marilyn Quelampo (Shaofue),and Elizabeth Gresham (Phillip); five sons, Hubert Gresham (Diane), Dan Gresham (Betty), Hunter Gresham, Jr., Mark Gresham (Diane), and Willie Gresham; two sisters, Mrs. Mattie Bell and Mrs. Cora Calloway; 68 grandchildren, 88 greatgrandchildren, 27 great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.
"When I Am Gone"
When I am gone, remember I'm with Jesus; Then do not mourn because I've passed away. Life holds so many griefs and disappointments, and
will you cry because I did not stay? Tis only for a spell we must be
parted; not many years on earth to us are given, and when my Saviour tells me you are coming, I'll go with Him and welcome you to heaven. Grieve not because the eyes that looked upon you shall never see your face on earth again; Rejoice, because they look upon the Saviour, who gave His life to ransom sinful men. Weep not because I walk no longer with you; Remember, I am walking streets of gold, weep for yourselves that you awhile must tarry, before the blessed Lord you may behold.
Author Unknown
PRELUDE
PROCESSIONAL
SELECTION ............................................................. Choir
SCRIPTURE READING: The Old Testament The Reverend Ronald Robinson The New Testament The Reverend Joseph Flemings
PRAYER ............................. The Reverend Lamonte Scott
SELECTION ............................................................. Choir
REMARKS (Three minutes, please)
OBITUARY .... ......................................... Vincent Samson
POEM
SELECTION ............................................................. Choir
EULOGY ............................. The Reverend William Smith
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ............... Murray Brothers Staff
BENEDICTION
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Lincoln Memorial Cemetery 2275 Simpson Road, Northwest
Atlanta, Georgia
A Repast will be held in the Israel Baptist Church Fellowship Hall after the Interment.