- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Celebration of Life for Dr. Harvenia H. Hill, October 20, 1935 - May 20, 2014
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2014-05-24
- 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 Harvenia H. Hill. Birth date: October 20, 1935. Death date: May 20, 2014. Funeral date: May 24, 2014. Church: Ben Hill United Methodist 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.
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:aarl_afpc_hillharveniah20140524
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_hillharveniah20140524
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 2 pages
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
CELEBRATION OF LIFE
FOR
~ Harvenia H. Hill, 78, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and distinguished educator, passed away quietly on Tuesday, May 20, 2014. Harvenia had 38 years of exemplary service in the Atlanta Public School System. She began her career as a seventh grade teacher at Anderson Park Elementary School and after nine years she advanced to serve as principal at Harwell Road Elementary School and Bazoline E. Usher Middle School until her retirement in 1995. "Together for Progress" was her administrative theme as she worked with students, staff, parents and community supporters. A native of Atlanta, Harvenia was a product of E.R. Carter Elementary School and Booker T. Washington High School where she graduated in 1953. She continued her studies at Spelman College, earning a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biology in 1957. In recognition of her acadenuc ability, Harvenia was designated a National Science Foundation Fellow, studying Earth Sciences at Wayne State University. Pursuing her passion for knowledge, she advanced her studies earning a Master of Arts Degree in Education from New York University and a Doctor of Education Degree from Nova University. A gifted speaker, Harvenia was called upon to deliver the keynote address on many occasions and was honored and happy to do so. Following the mantra of her dear mother, Mrs. Ruby M. Hill, Harvenia "Put God first." She was an active 1nember of Ben Hill United Methodist Church, where she served as Lay Leader, Finance Chairperson, Treasurer, Church School teacher and a member of both the Council on Ministries and United Methodist Women.
Harvenia was a dedicated and loyal member of Alpha I<.appa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Kappa Omega Chapter, where her major contribution was in Finance. She was blessed to spend her days in the company of family and close friends. One of her greatest joys was gathering with relatives and planning activities as an officer of the Hill Family Reunion club. She also enjoyed fun and fellowship as a member of the Les Debonnaires Bridge and Social Club.
In retirement she devoted herself to volunteer services, civic and community affairs, most of which involved providing for the needs of others. As such, Harvenia served as a volunteer for the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), and was an avid supporter of the Boy Scouts of America as well as other youth-affiliated organizations. Her caring spirit will always be felt among those whose lives she touched.
Left to cherish Harvenia's memory are her devoted husband of 49 years, Mr. Edward Hill, Jr.; Loving children, Ms. Melanie Joi Hill, Mr. and Mrs. dward Hill III (Valerie); precious grandchildren Sydney and Samuel Hill; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and countless friends. Harvenia was preceded in death by her parents, Reverend and Mrs. Harvey Hill, Jr. (Ruby), her siblings Mrs. Emma "Gert" Hill Sprattling, Mr. Harvey Hill III and Mr. Benjamin Hill, Sr.
Prelude
Saturday, May 24, 2014 11 :00A.:M.
Ben Hill United l\rfethodist Church 2099 Fairburn Road, SW Adanta, Georgia 30331
Senior Pastor Reverend Byron Thomas, Offitiating
Processional
I-Iymn of Celebration
"Great Is Thy Fai Ulness"
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Scripture Readings Old Testament: Psalm 23 New Testament: II Timothy 4:6-8,17-18
Reverend Paul Easley
Prayer of Comfort
Reverend Byron Thomas
Celebration in Song
"Center of My Joy"
Mr. Keith Wilson
Reflections
Mrs. Eloise Alexis Vice PreJident at Spelman College
Dr. Barbara Martin Hill FormerS tudent
Dr. Phyllis E. Earl For111er Teat:her at Usher Middle SchotJI
Mrs. Eamestine ....4 ~ ... Friend/ Classmaie Mrs. nth +C..........
cknowledgments
Dr. Rosa Hadley
Recessional
"Going Up Yonder"
Postlude
Interment Lincoln Memorial Cemetery 2275 Joseph E. Boone Blvd.
Atlanta, Georgia
The repast will be held at the church follo-wing the interment.
United Methodist Men
The Jewels & Partners of Ben Hill UMC Ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Kappa Omega Chapter
The Family of Harvenia H. Hill acknowledges with sincere appreciation all acts of love, kindness, concern and support shown during our time of bereavement. Your prayers vvere felt, calls recorded, visits noted, gifts, cards and letters were read and the fragrance of the flovvers linger still. May God's richest blessings embrace and keep you in His care.
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Don't grieve for me, for novv I'm free, I'm follovving the path God laid for me. I took his hand when I heard his call, I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day, To laugh, to love, to work, to play. Tasks left undone must stay that way, I've found that peace at the close of the day. If my parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Ah yes, these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I vvish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My Life's been full, I savoured much, Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch, Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, Don't lengthen it now with undue Lift up your heart and share with me, God wanted me now, He set me free.