- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Homegoing Service for Carol Ann Hawkins Heyward, Wednesday, June 2, 2004, 11:00 a.m., Nebo Baptist Church, Murfreesboro, North Carolina, Reverend Robert Holloman, Pastor, St. John A.M.E. Church, Conway, North Caroline, Reverend Mildred Brown, Officiating
- Date of Original:
- 2004-06-02
- Subject:
- African American women--North Carolina--Murfreesboro--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--North Carolina--Murfreesboro--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--North Carolina--Murfreesboro---History--20th century
Funeral service--North Carolina--Murfreesboro--History--20th century
Mourning customs--North Carolina--Murfreesboro--History--20th century
African Americans--North Carolina--Murfreesboro--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, North Carolina, Hertford County, Murfreesboro, 36.44238, -77.09858
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Carol Anne Hawkins Heyward. Birth date: December 10, 1949. Death date: May 28, 2004. Funeral date: June 2, 2004. Church: Nebo Baptist Church (Murfreesboro, N.C.). 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: 118
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:aarl_afpc_heywardcarolannhawkins20040602
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_heywardcarolannhawkins20040602
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 2 pages
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
Wednesday, June 2, 2004 11:00 a.m.
Nebo Baptist Church Murfreesboro, North Carolina Reverend Robert Holloman, Pastor
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St. John A.M.E. Church Conway, North Carolina Reverend Mildred Brown, Officiating
"Because We Were Sisters"
Because we were sisters, We shared a precious bond. We have childhood memories
To laugh at, Silly stories to retell, And secrets we kept safe. Because we were sisters, We understood each other
In a special way And truly appreciated The gifts of friendship
And family. Because we were sisters, We helped during the hard times, Shared in the good times, And were there for each other
Always.
Prelude
Processional
Hymn ... . .. . .. .. . . . . .... . .. . . .. . ... ... ... .. . .. . Choir
Scripture Old Testament .... . . . .......Elder Derrick L Wilkins Back Swamp Church of Christ
Scripture New Testament .. . . . ..... . ... .Rev. Robert Holloman Nebo Baptist Church
Prayer .. ...... . . . . ........ . ............Rev. Charles Tyner White Oak Baptist Church
Solo................ . .......... . . . ... . ... . . Marlo Jerman "Precious Lord"
Obituary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ... ...Read Silently
Remarks (please limit to 3 minutes each)
0 . B. Spaulding..... . .....Willis Hare High School Elsie Gardenia Harvey . . .. Willis Hare Class of 1968 Paul Norman ....ECSU National Alumni Association Marsha McLean. . . . . Elizabeth City State University Elsie Barnes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Family
Solo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . .. .Mary Harrell "Walk Around Heaven All Day"
Eulogy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . .. . . .Rev. Mildred Brown, Pastor St. John A. M. E. Church
Recessional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mortician
Mrs. Carol Ann Hawkins Heyward, the youngest of six siblings, was born on December 10, 1949, in Jackson, North Carolina to the late Virgie Lee Boone Hawkins and Robert Lee Hawkins. God called her to eternal rest on Friday, May 28, 2004, as she lay in Crawford Long Hospital in Atlanta, GA surrounded by her loving family.
At an early age, Carol joined St. John A.M.E. Church where she was a faithful member for many years prior to moving to Baltimore, l\10. Upon her return to North Carolina in August 2003, she began to renew her relationship with her church family and to take an active role in helping to fulfill the church's mission. Carol attended the public schools in Northampton County (NC) and graduated in 1968 from Willis Hare High School in Pendleton, NC. A popular student, Carol excelled academically and participated in a variety of activities, including the cheering squad.
Upon graduation from high school, Carol attended Elizabeth City State University, where she graduated in 1972 with a bachelor's degree in business education. Carol was a devoted alumna who served her alma mater as a member and officer in the John H. Bias Alumni Chapter in Baltimore, r.JD, the Elizabeth City Local Chapter, and the National Alumni Association. It was on a journey of support for Elizabeth City State University and her fellow alumni that she became ill and slipped away suddenly to be in Heaven. At the time of her death, Carol was serving as the director of Alumni Relations for her beloved university.
Before returning to her alma mater, Carol had spent 24 years of her professional career at Bell Atlantic Corporation (Verizon) in Maryland, after which she worked as a cu sterner service manager at CORE, Inc. and as a secretarial manager at the law firm of Venable LLP in Baltimore, Maryland.
An avid reader, Carol was known to read two or three books a week. She was a devoted wife and mother, who enjoyed traveling with her family and planning for family gatherings.
Carol leaves to cherish her sweet memory: Her husband, Nathaniel Heyward whom she wed in 1973; her son, Sean Heyward ofNew York City; her daughter, Nikki Heyward of West Palm Beach, Florida; three brothers: William L. Hawkins (Clarice) ofMurfreesboro, NC; Robert L. Hawkins, Jr. (Delores) ofDelair, NJ; Jerry Hawkins (Barbara) of Rich Square, NC; two sisters: Jeanette H. Evans (Chuck) of Elizabeth City, NC, and Maxine Reid (Johnnie) of Murfreesboro, NC; a half brother and half sister: Greg Hawkins and Karen Hawkins ofNew York City; two uncles: John Hawkins of Camden, NJ and Leroy Boone ofPortsmouth, VA; a mother-in-law, Miriam Heyward ofNew York City; one sister-in-law, Lois Heyward; two brothers-in-law: Kenneth Heyward and Samuel Heyward; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
She was different; she was special Unique in a thousand ways.
She was giving; she was loving And we will miss her all our days.
- The Family-
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Boone Family Cemetery
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Conway, North Carolina
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Please tum on flashers and headlights while in route to the cemetery.
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"Brother Sister Hug"
I've seen My Sister crying I've seen her heart in two I've seen when she is hurting And when she's down and blue. She sometimes needs someone special To give her Heart, a gentle Tug, But then sometimes all she really needs Is a great big Brother's hug. God has taken you with him now You'll forever be in our hearts.
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Andrew Barnes Sean Boone
Charles A Evans Alfonza Gainey
Lee Hawkins William Lee Hawkins, Jr.
Ronald Jerman Johnny G. Reid, Jr.
Nieces and Classmates
The family wishes to extend sincere appreciation for all expressions of kindness rendered during this sad time. May God continue to bless each of you!
Professional Services by: Hertford County Undertakers
Winton, North Carolina