- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Homegoing Celebration for Sister Yvonne F. Horton, Wednesday, April 4, 2001, 11:00 a.m., Israel Missionary Baptist Church, 2071 Hosea L. Williams Drive, SE, Atlanta, Georgia, The Reverend William Smith, Pastor
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2001-04-04
- 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 Yvonne Felton Horton. Birth date: October 11, 1937. Death date: April 1, 2001. Funeral date: April 4, 2001. Church: Israel Baptist 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.
- Local Identifier:
- Folder number: 164
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:aarl_afpc_hortonyvonnef20010404
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_hortonyvonnef20010404
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
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Wednesday, April4, 2001 11:00 a.n1.
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Israel Missionary Baptist Church 2071 Hosea L. Willian1s Drive, SE
Atlanta, Georgia The Reverend Willian Sn1itb, Pastor
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Obituary
A fruitful life was closed Sunday morning, April 1, 2001 , when Mrs. Yvonne Felton Horton answered the Heavenly Father's summon after an extended illness. She rose from an humble upbringing in Fort Valley, Georgia to become a renowned humanitarian, educator, and mother. Yvonne was born on October 11, 1937 to the late Annie Bell Felton and Jerome Felton. She was the oldest of five siblings. On December 27, 1959, Yvonne Felton was united in holy matrimony to Mr. Lemuel L. Horton. To this union, one child was bon1.
As a youQg girl, Yvonne joined the Central Union Baptist Church under the pastorate of Rev. A. J. Shaw. After relocating to Decatur, Georgia, she became an active member of the Israel Missionary Baptist Church, under the pastorate of Rev. William Smith. Sister Horton was a faithful member of the Deaconess Ministry (serving as vice president for several years), Senior Choir, Combined Choir,,Windows Mjnistry and Fitness Ministry.
Mrs . Horton's educational pursuits and accomplishments include r1 high school diploma from H. A. Hunt High School in Fort Valley, ~-........--d'e'~. Pi~~; a B. S. Degree from Fort Valley State University (formally, State College); and M. S. Degree from Tuskegee University. Mrs. Horton was concerned about the youth of DeKalb County. She volunteered as a member of the DeKalb County Juvenile Court Citizen Panel Review Program. She also volunteered in several other civic organizations. Yvonne was a member ofthe Sigma Shadows, where she served in many capacities. She was an active member of the Decatur/DeKalb and Georgia Retired Educator's Association. Yvonne loved to travel and enjoyed the outdoors. She traveled throughout the lfnited States and Canada. She was a member of the Merrimac Camping Club, where she served in many capacities.
Mrs. Horton leaves to cherish her memory a devoted husband, Deacon Lemuel L. Horton; one daughter, Mrs. Lorna Y. Hill; one grandson, Mr. Jeremy L. Hill; father, Mr. Jerome Felton, F_ort Valley GA; four brothers: Messes George Felton, New York City, Joseph Felton, Sharpsburg, GA, Freddie Felton and Willie James Felton both of Fort Valley; three sisters-in-law: Mable Robinson (who was like a sister), Dollie B. Horton and Jimminell Felton of Fort Valley, and Erma Felton of Sharpsburg, GA; two brothers-in-law, Cornelious Horton, Jr. and obert Robinson both of Fort Valley and a host of other relatives and friends.
Order of Service
Prelude
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Processional
Hymn of Praise
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Scripture Reading
The Old Testament,'Psalm 2r
The New Testament
The Combined Choir
Sons of Israel
The Rev. Jessie Henry The Rev. Lewis Kelly
Prayer of Comfort
The Rev. Lewis Kelly
Music in 'Song
Sister Tempy Hoskins
Reflections:
Church Church Church ' Friend Friend
Deacon Cecil Fitzpatrick Sister Christine Mann Deacon .At1i~~~,..._.
Sister Florine Lewis Sister Mary Murray
Obituary (Read Silently)
Hymn of Praise
The Combined Choir
The Eulogy Acknowledgments
The Reverend William Snlith
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Recessional
"We'll Meet Again"
Organ Postlude
Interment
Resthaven Garden of Memories 2284 Candler Road .. Decatur, Georgia
*All Friends of the family are invited to return to the church for a repast*
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Board of Deacon Ministry
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October Birth M6nth Ministry
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The family of the late Sister Yv01me F. Horton expresses profound gratitude and sincere appreciation for all the kindness sl:~rcj;;.-it~ , us ~....................-.....-,____ during her illness and our period of bereavement.
"Servant of God, Well Done"
When I have come to the end of the road and the sun has set for me, I want no tears in a gloom filled room. Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little, but nor for long, and not with your head bowed l0w. Remember the love that we once shared. Miss me...but let me go.
a For tllis is a journey we all must take, and each must go alone.
It's ali part of the Master's plan, a step on the road to home.
When you are lonely and sick of heart, go to the friend we know. And bury your sorrow in doing good deeds, miss me...but let me go.
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