A Loving Tribute to the Life of Alicia Denise Jackson-Gunn, Thursday, July 19, 1990, 1:00 p.m., Turner Monumental A.M.E. Church, 66 Howard Street, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30317, Rev. S.W. Wicker, Pastor, Officiating, Interment, Lincoln Memorial Cemetery

Flower Ladies

S tewaraess 'Boara 'J{um6ers 1 & 2
Sis. Katie Benton & Sis. Jennie M. Robinson, Presid:,epts .

Sr. Missionary Society
. Sis. 'Edna .Lewis, President

Pallbearers

S tewara'Boara 9{um6er 1

_, .

Bro. Arthur George, President

'ITU.Stee 'Boara
Bro. Hubert Christmas

Acknowledgement

Perhaps Denise touched your life through a song or a

beautifyl musical rendition;



Perhaps through a word of prayer,

Perhaps she touched you through teaching,

And while in pti'rsuance of your educational goals and

and achievements, perhaps she:offered you words of

encouragement.

No matter how small the touch, you were touched.,.by

Denise,

;:

This touch has been shown by your presence here today.

During our hour of bereavement you have touched our lives in a big way-- our hearts have been warmed by the kindnesses, condolences, flowers and all other expressions of sympathy shown during this time of
bereavement. We thank God for each one ofyou.

Love,

Loving riri6ute
to tlie Life
of

Thursday, July 19, 1990

1:00 p.m.

Tumer Monumental A. M. E. Church 66 Howard Street, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30317

Rev. S. W. Wicker, Pastor Officiating

Interment Lincoln Memorial Cemetery

Obituary
Mrs. Alicia ..Denise Jac.ks.o_n-Gunn was bom January 8, 1952, in Atlanta, Ga., to the parentage of Mr. and Mrs. Charles (Janie) Jackson. She attended the Atlanta public schools and graduated from Mercer University in Macon, GeQ.rgia. She was married to Mr. Robert C. Gunn and to this union one child was'born, Master Rashad Curry Gunn.
She was reared in a christian home and was taught to love and trust Jesus Christ from early childhood. She was a lifetime member of Turner Monumental A. M. E. Church where her grandfather, the late Rev. Henry Jackson, seNed as pastor for a number of years. As a part of her commitment to Christ, she seNed on the trustee board, was a member of the finance committee and was musical director for many years. Under her direction, the C. C. Hughes Gospel Choir became one of the most widely kno~n gospel choirs in the city.
Mrs. Ja<;kson-Gunn was a part of the Douglass High School family for sixteen years and was known as one of the best teachers in the English department. For her untiring dedication and hard work with students, the graduatingcclass of ~ 9<X) .o.~_q!Qated their yearbook to Mrs. Jackson-Gunn to show their appreciation and thanks. Throughout the years, she has received many awards and recognition for her many contributions to her school, community and church.
Denise leaves to mourn her loss and to rejoice in her "homegoing " her husband, Mr. Robert C. Gunn; son, Rashad Curry Gunn; parents, Mr. & Mrs. Charles (Janie) Jackson; grandmother, Mrs. Alice Bivins; brothers, Mr. & Mrs. Charles (Frances) Jackson and Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey (Vickie) Jackson; aunts, Mrs. Essie Stokes, Mrs. Bertha Hardeman and Mrs. Alene Braswell; uncle, Mr. Thomas Jackson; niece, Joyava Jackson; nephew, Caples Miller and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends .

-.I ; .1 ....

.) :.

, ... r

'!"'

0J"Mf' of SeJ"vLce Prelude .................................................................................................................. 9vliJsicians

Processional ........................................ . Hymn...........................................~.............'...........;Jesus l)(eep Me :A{_ear tlie Cross

Prayer....................................................................:..::. ~::.........:...~ !Jvfarvin.Zi:rrufe:Ts

Scripture Old Testament (Psalms 23)...........................................~'" ~iJ. 9vf. L.:Jfax
.. . New Testament (I Cor. 15:50-58)................... ~v. qa6rie{9farcfeman

Selection...............................................................................................................fJfse {fuir

Remarks...............................................................................:~.~....... -'Dr.Sarnue!L :JG[[

Resolutions.....................................................................................!Jvfr. 'Da:vid'BU1JJ?SS

Solo.........."My Soul is Anchored".........................Mr. Jeffrr;y J~on

.

'

-Eulogy.................~..........................:......:........................................~~s. W.'J11ckgr

-

:..:' i

......

Acknowledgements

..........................::...

~.~;

.
~

~~

--

~-~

...

. .Mrs.

....

.

~nay

1Jfl1[Jess

!R.puJ{atu{

Recessional ................................. .

''

~"""""""""""""""""'""""""""""""When I Must Leave You---............................................,..,..,.,

When I must leave you for a little whfJ:e-Please do not grieve and shed wild tears And hug your sorrow to you through the years. But start out bravely with a gallant smile; And for my sake and in my name ,. _(..
Live on and do all things the same;
Feed not your loneliness on empty days. But fill each waking hour in useful ways Reach out your hand and in comfort and in cheer And I in turn will comfort you and hold you near: And never. never be afraid to die For I am waiting for you in the sky!