- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- A Celebration of Life for Mrs. Evelyn L. Griffin, Saturday, September 8, 2012, 11:00 A.M., Beulah Missionary Baptist Church, 2340 Clifton Springs Road, Decatur, Georgia, Reverend Jerry D. Black, Pastor, Officiating
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2012-09-08
- 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 Evelyn L. Griffin. Birth date: August 31, 1912. Death date: (not recorded). Funeral date: September 8, 2012. Church: Beulah Missionary Baptist Church (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_griffinevelynl20120908
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_griffinevelynl20120908
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
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For 100years she graced this earth through the wars and though The Depression. Her giving heart and warm smile was
just a taste of her love!J qffection.
5he raisedjive children with values and morals that were basedfrom the bible.
And unlike many of us todqy)
she was so amazingly loved and had no rivals. What a wonderful life she live~ as she
displqyed her talents in baking cakes) pies) and muffins from scratch with no stomach aching. I thank God todqy) for this wonderful woman He created.
A sain~ a teacher; and an ange~ filled with love and no hatred. This is definitelY a celebration) as we shout Halleltfjah on one accord. For this woman is going home) to finai!J be with the Lord. We should all try to model and live a life similar to this. Putting Godfirst in all that we do and understanding the reason wf?y we exist.
5 he will be tru!J missec as I picture her in her heaven!J pqjamas.
5ome ofyou know her as Eve!Jn or Lena
but to me she 11 alwqys be (~ig Mama"!
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The Golden Eagles
The Deacon Board
The fami/y wishes to express our sincere thanks
and appreciation for all acts ofkindness shown to us during our time ofcelebration and bereavement. Mcry Cod bless and keep each ofyou.
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Saturday, September 8, 2012 11:00 A.M.
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2340 Clifton Springs Road Decatur, Geor~a
Reverend Jerry D. Black, Pastor Officiating
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rr;?t. ~~was born on August 31, 1912 in
Rutledge, Georgia. She was educated in Morgan County. She was
one of five children: Cora Lett, Harvey Little, Grant Perryman, and
Callie Randall all of whom preceded her in death. A former
employee of the Atlanta Public School System as a baker, she
remained a loyal employee for twenty years.
~- ~~ confessed Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early
age. She was a faithful member of Beulah Missionary Baptist Church for more than sixty-five years where she served on Mother's Board #1,James Freeman Usher Board, and a member of The Golden Eagles.
~- Cfl~ was married to the late Evans Griffin, Sr. and to
this union five children were born: Loisteen Ellis, Bobby Griffin,
Evans Griffin, Jr., Willie Griffin, and Gloria Ward. Loisteen,
Gloria and Evans preceded her in death.
~- Cfl~ who was affectionately known as "Big Mama" by
members of her family was the proud grandmother of twelve grandchildren: Carl Allen, Jr., Felicia Bell, Darryl Ellis, Scott Griffin, l<imberly Hammonds (I(enneth), Cheryl Lane, Freda McGhee, Christopher Ward (Erika), Eric Ward, Anthony Shopshire, Chelle Shopshire, and Matthew Shopshire. Carl Jr. and Darryl preceded her in death.
~. Cfl~ had sixteen great-grandchildren, fifteen great-great
grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. Her greatgrandchild, Abreian )avon Ward preceded her in death in 2011.
~- Cfl~ leaves to cherish fond memories: her two sons,
Bobby Griffin (Portia) and Willie Griffin; her loving family: Mrs. Tracy Ellis, Mr. Horace Johnson, Ms. Renee Shopshire; her church family, Ms. Annie Smith and .Nls. 0. E. Tribble, who she affectionately referred to as her play-daughters; a host of extended family members: Mrs. Glenda Lock and family, Mrs. Dawn \Vashington and family, Ms. Angela Hamilton and the Bolden family.
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Cfl~ will definitely be missed by all who
knew and loved her.
Prelude
Processional
Musical Selection
Beulah Church Choir
(This Little Light ofMine"
Scripture Readings Old Testament New Testament
Reverend Laurence Parison Reverend Mark Seals
Prayer
Reverend William Flippin
Reflections
Deacon Anthony Sims Church Representative
Mother Rovelma Thomas Mothers Board #1
Mr. Lilton Griffm The Fami!J
Musical Selection
Ms. E mma Jean I<imble (How Great Thou Arl"
Eulogy
Reverend Jerry D. Black
Musical Selection
Choir and Congregation
(Let The Church Sqy Amen"
Acknowledgements
Ms. Keidre Archibald, Granddaughter Ms. Ayanna Swain, Great Niece
Recessional
Postlude
Resthaven Gardens of Memory 2284 Candler Road
Decatur, Georgia 30032
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Beulah Missionary Baptist Church Fellowship Hall