qf~s1twnd~ Family and Friends PPall ?13~ Family and Friends Afterglow I'd like the memory of me to be a happy one. I'd like to leave an afterglow Of smiles when life is done. I'd like to leave an echo. Whispering softly down the ways, Of happy times and laughing times And bright an d sunny days. I'd like the tears of those who grieve To dry before the sun. Of happy memories that I leave When life on earth is done Ji~o/P/bnk In this hour ofsadness, we wish to acknowledge with deepest gratitude the great outpouring of sympathy and warm consolation you have provided during the departure ofour loved one. We have sustained a great loss, and though difficult to bear, we want you to know that we are eternally grateful and deeply moved by your many kind expressions oflove. May God bless each ofyou as you have blessed us. Following the services, we will greet friends in the Church Fellowship Ha ll. ~The Family~ 129 W Was hington Street Monroe, Georgia 30655 (770) 267-2642 Funeral Arrangements Entrusted to: Young Funeral Home, Inc. 3106 West Street Covington, Georgia 30014 (770) 786-2944 J~28_, 1.9J8 ~ q)~ 16'_, 2006' P/~_, q)~ 21_, 2006' Eleven O'clock A.M. Covington, Georgia ~ q-~ ~ f?JJ~ Officiating O ,n September 28, 1938, the late Mr. & Mrs. Artis Qessie -Smith) Strong were blessed with the birth of their fourth child, a daughter whom they named Geneva. She yvas preceded in death by a sister (Annie Lillian Strong) and a brother ( Jimmy Lee Strong). She was raised and educated i~ Newton County, GA graduating from R. L~ Cousins High School in 195'8. At an early age she joined St. Paul AME Church where she became a faithful member~ .An excellent cook, she worked in the Oxford College cafeteria for over 30 years, retiring in 1998. - In 1964 she married Mr. Tommy --Harris who recently preceded her in death (April 2006). This loving _couple was blessed with two children and two 'gr-andchildren, all of whom . they loved dearly. . Geneva had a loving and ki~d disposition with a sweet sp1r1t. A very fun..~oving person, with an outgoing personality, she enjoyed spending .time . with her friends; she especially enjoyed talking with them on the phone. She will always be -remembered for her constant ~nd beautiful smile. Our beloved Geneva departed this earthly life on December 16, 2006, leaving fond memories in the hearts of her .'children: Ms. Sonya Marlene Harris and Mr. & Mrs. Omega (Felicia) Harris; . grandchildren: . Schivonta Osborne and Shicola Dyer; brother: Mr. Adam Strong; special niece: Ms. Bethelyn Strong; special cousins: Mrs. Charlie Mae Ponder and Mrs. Mattie West; god..son: Mr. Jerome Carter; special friends: Mrs. SallY: Mae Nolley and Mrs~ Frances Hollingsworth; and a host of other loving .relatives and dear friends. . PRELUDE PROCESSIONAL SELECTION .. ........................ ................................... Choir PRAYER of COMFORT.. :....... ...................... .RevereruJ. Asa Floyd HOLY SCRIPTURE READING. Old Testament ... . .............. ;........ ;Reverend Benjamin Franklin New Testament ......................Reverend Charles Alphabet, ]r. ' . SOLO ................................................... ...... Mr.)erome Carter REFLECTIONS ... .............. ... ;....................... Mr. ]e~ome Carter . Mrs. Sally Mae Nolley Mrs. Frances Hollingsworth FAMILY TRIBUTE .......... :.... ......... :.. ... .. .. ... .. Mrs. Felicia Harris SOLO EULOGY ...... ..... ..... ...:..... .. ... .............. Reverend Thomas Stegall ACKNOWLEDGMENT ...... .. ........ ... ... .. .Mrs. Ariel Young Sullivan RECESSIONAL . C?}~ Graves Cemetery Covington, Georgia