In Loving Memor, Homegoing Celebration of Alberta L. Hardaway, Sunrise September 6, 1934, Sunset June 8, 2011, Friday, July 1, 2011

Homegoing Celebrati
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Life's Reflection
Alberta (Bert, Granny) Bush Hardaway was born September 6, 1934 in Point Peter, Georgia. God called Alberta home to rest eternally on June 8, 2011. She succumbed to a brief battle with cancer but never lost her will to fight.
Her family moved to Chicago, Illinois in 1940. It was there she joined 44th Street Baptist Church (New Covenant Baptist Church) . She later joined Mount Calvary Baptist Church under the direction ofReverend Mitchell where she remained a member until she moved back to her home in Georgia. In December 2000, she united with Divine Faith Ministries under the direction ofPastor Donald Battle.
Alberta graduated from DuSable High School in 1952 and attended Chicago Teachers College. There she became an active sorority member with Beta Phi Epsilon. Later in life she decided to continue her education and attended Olive Harvey College where she earned her place in the National Honors Society.
Alberta had a gift to teach children and was employed at Lolly-Pop Nursery School for 17 years where she retired in 1996. After retiring, Alberta continued her love for teaching by home schooling children until2010- including her grand daughter Christyn.
Alberta was preceded in death by her mother Lois Collins Bush, father George (Jay) Bush Jr. , and brother George Bush III.
Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Sheila (Vincent) Reed; son Christopher (Kim) Hardaway; grand daughters, Christyn, Kiana and Elisabeth; grandson, Markee; God daughter, Donna Gilbert Pouliot; one very special friend of 67 years, William Hardaway Jr. ; two very dear best friends, Mary Gilbert McElroy and Barbara Anderson; and a host ofnieces and nephews, in-laws, cousins andfriends.

Order of Service

St. John Missionary Baptist Church

211 East 115(/1 Street

Chicago, 1L 60628

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Dr. A. Edward Davis, Jr., Pastor

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Organ Prelude

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The Lords Prayer ... ......................... ........ Melvin Robinson Jr.

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Scripture: Romans 8:31-39 ... ..................... .....Kim Hardaway

Condolences, Cards & Acknowledgements..............................Dolores Reed-Hayes

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Selection.................................................... Melvin Robinson Jr.

Remarks and Resolutions........ .................. .Dr. Mary McElroy

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Trib'ute to my Mother. ...... ................... .......... Chris Hardaway E

Obituary ... ................................................. Read in Silence R

Selection ..................................:....... .'....... Melvin Robinson Jr.

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Eulogy ... ....................................... .Dr. A. Edward Davis, Jr.
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-Refreshments-

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Immediately Fallowing the Service

In the Fellowship Hall

Pqem to Granny
Dear Lord,
If flowers grow in heaven, please pick a bunch for me.
Then place them in my Granny's arms, and tell her they're from me.
Tell her that I love her, and I miss her everyday.
Let her know the tears I cried, since she's gone away.
I know she's in Heaven now, and all her pain and suffering gone.
But I still wish my granny was here, and I was snuggled in her arms.
Place a kiss upon her cheek, and hold her for awhile.
Let her know the kiss is from Christyn, I know that will make her smile.
I love you Granny,
Christyn

Tribute from Loving Son

If tears could build a stairway, and memories were a lane,
I would walk right up to heaven, to bring you home again.

No farewell words were spoken, so little time to say goodbye,
you were gone before I knew it, and only God knows why.

My hearts still aches in sadness,

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and secret tears still flow,

what it meant to lose you,

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no one will ever know.
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Momma, Thank you for being there and keeping me safe. No matter where

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we were or what the circumstances, your unconditional love made me feel everything was ok. I thank you for your love, guidance,

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support, and encouragement. You have made me the man I am today. I could not have dreamed or imagined having a better

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mother! I love you rna I

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Till we meet again..... .

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Tribute from Loving Daughter

One More Day...

When I laid there beside you, Could you feel me there? My arms were wrapped around you, And I was stroking your hair.
I was talking about all the good times, For me they were every single day. I wanted you to feel love and comfort, And happy in some way.

I held you close and squeezed you tight, And tried to say goodbye. I've lost my Momma and number one friend, All my heart could do is cry.
I slowly got up, I wanted so much to stay. I leaned over and gave you one more kiss, It was so hard to walk away.

I watched your every breath, And prayed that each one wasn't your last. The time we got to share together, Went by too quick...Too fast.

Momma you were my entire world, And I miss you so very much. I wish I could feel your loveable cuddle, And your soft and gentle touch.

I wanted you to wake up, Please Momma...Open your eyes. Tell me this is a nightmare, And not our last goodbyes.

But for now I have to wait, Until we meet again. You will always be in my heart and thoughts, My dear Momma and best friend.

As your last breath grew closer, We laid there peacefully together. My heart continually breaking, Because I wanted you forever.

Always and Forever, Our hearts will always touch. Always and Forever, Your baby girl loves you so much

Then there it was, Your final breath of air. I didn't want to believe it, This is so cruel and not fair.

I held your beautiful face, And prayed you'd breath again. I wasn't ready for you to go, I couldn't admit the end.

But then I realized you were now in peace, And not suffering anymore. You were beginning the life of an Angel, And your body would no longer be sore

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Letter From Momma
To my dearestfami!J:
Some things I'd like to sqy...
butfirst of a/~ to letyou kno~ that I arrived okqy.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
There are no more tears of sadness;just eternal love. Please do not be unhappyjust because I'm out of sight. Remember that I'm in the arms of God and He} holding me so tight.
That dqy I had to leaveyou when my life on earth was through)
Godpicked me up and hugged me and He sai~ "I welcomeyou.
It's good to haveyou back again we missedyou whileyou were gone. Asforyour dearestfami!J) thry'/1 be here later on.
Godgave me a list of things that he wishedfor me to do.
Andforemost on the listj was to watch and careforyou.
When you think of my life on earth) and all those lovingyears
becauseyou are on!J human) thry 're bound to be some tears. But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers) unless there was some rain.
Just know whenyou're walking andyou've got me onyour mind; I'm walking inyourfootsteps on!J ha!f a step behind
And when it's timeforyou to go.... from that bocfy to befree) rememberyou're notgoing....:Jou're coming here to me....
Acknowledgements
The family of Alberta L. Hardaway is grateful beyond measure for your visits, phone calls, cards, flowers, and other generous outpourings of loving sympathetic concern an kindness. We ask for your continued prayers and we ask God's blessings upon each of you.

Alberta L. Hardaway

A1lisA1e-ButLtA1eGo
When I come to the end of the road
And the sun has setfor me I want no tears in a gloom-filled room
W0' cryfor a soul setfree?
Miss me a little - but not too long And not withyour head bowed low Remember the love that we once shared
Miss me - but let me go
For this is ajournry that we all must take And each mustgo alone
It} allpart of the Master} plan
A step on the road to home
When you are lone/y and sick of heart
Go to the friends we know And buryyour so"ows in doing good works
Miss me - but let me go
"He who dwells in the shelter ofthe Most High will rest in the shadow ofthe Almighty. I will say ofthe LORD, "He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust. "
-Psalm 91:1-2

Life Without End -At Last!
Qohn 3:16)
1. Can you see with your mind's eye, Peoples dwelling together?
Sorrow has passed. Peace at last! Life without tears or pain.
(CHORUS) Sing out with joy of heart! You too can have a part. Live for the day when you'll say, Life without end, at last!
2. In those days old will grow young, Flesh revived as in childhood.
Troubles are gone, from now on, No need to weep or fear.
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3. Paradise all will enjoy As we sing of God's glory. Long as we live, we will give To God, our Maker, thanks.
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(See also Job 33:25; Ps. 72:7; Rev. 21:4.)

He Will Call
Gob 14: 13-15)
1. Life like a mist, appears for just a day, Then disappears to morrow.
All that we are can quickly fade away, Replace with tears and sorrow.
If a man should die, can he life again? Hear the promise God has made.
Chorus He will call; The dead will answer. They shall live at his command.
For he will have a longing For the work of his own hand. So have faith, and do not wonder, For our God can make us stand.
And we shall live forever, As the work of his own hand.
2. Friends of our God, though they may pass away, Will never be forsaken.
All those asleep who in God's memry' stay, From death he will awaken.
Then we'll come to see all that life can be: Paradise eternally.
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