Jallbarr5 Steward Board- Turner Monumental A.M.E Church for Jfflofuer 1fiabie5 Stewardess Board- Turner Monumental A.M.E Church ~rlutofu lebgmens The entire family of Mrs. Iona Jordan King would like to express our sincere thanks for your warm expressions of sympathy through cavs, cards and visitations bestowed upon us during her illness and homegoing. In the ~idst of our sorrow and sadness, we also rejoice in the celebration ofthe life of Sis. King. It is family and friends like you who make times like these much easier to bear. We ask for your continued prayers. May God keep you always. The Family Sunrise July 21, 1911 Sunset January 10, 1999 Homegoing Celebration Directed by: SPEARMAN MORTUARY 2121 Hollywood Road, NW Atlanta, GA 30318 Programs by: Cynt's Prints (404) 669-0719 Thursday, January 14, 1999 -1:00 p.m.- TURNER MONUMENTAL A.M.E. CHURCH 66 Howard Street, NE Atlanta, Georgia 3031 7 Rev. Dr. J. C. Reynolds, Pastor Officiating Obituary Iona J. King known as "Onie" to some and "Big Mama" to others, was born July 21, 1911, in Eatonton, Georgia to the late Mr. Sidney and the late Mrs. Mabel Jordan. Iona was married to the late John E. Reese, to this union was born a daughter, Johnnie Mae. John E. Reese proceeded her in death, she later remarried James King. In 1963, Sister King joined Turner Monumental A.M.E. Church where she was a dedicated friend and devoted church member. She served on various boards of the church, such as: Senior Missionary Society as chaplain, Auxiliary Board #1 as chaplain, and a Class Leader. Sister King will be remembered for her inspiring prayers and wise counseling to both young and old. Many will miss her delicious treats such as fruitcakes, cookies, tea cakes, egg custards, and sweet potato pies made at Christmas time. She was always willing to be of service to others and offer a helping hand whenever and wherever needed. Sister King leaves to cherish her memories and rejoice in her homegoing: a devoted daughter, Mrs Johnnie M. Lee; five (5) grandchildren: Gary, Deborah, Reginald, Michael, and Pamela Lee; four (4) great grandchildren: Entre and Erica Sumerlin, Regina Lee and Durante Lee; a great-great granddaughter, Jasmine N. Mincey; 4 siblings: Bennie L. Whitfield, Johnnie Jordan, Helen Maddox, and Elease Jordan; and a host ofother nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, extended family members and friends. ---BELOVED PRAYER OF IONA KING---- Search me 0 God, and know my heart. Try me and know my thoughts, and see ifthere be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way of everlasting. Lord, I know that your love is eternal. Give me hope for a great new day. So for myselfand all of my friends, I ask you to walk in front of us as a guide, behind us for protection and beside us as our companion. Thankyou Father. In Jesus name. This is my Prayer. Amen Homegoing Celebration PRELUDE PROCESSIONAL HYMN .... .................... .............. .."Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross" PRAYER SCRIPTURES The Old Testament ...Psalm 27 The New Testament .../ Cor. 15:41-45, 55 SELECTION .....Turner Monumental A. M. E. Church Mass Choir REMARKS (3 minutes please).......... .. ............ .... .. Sis. Edna Lewis Others OBITUARY (read silently) SOLO EULOGY .... .... ...... ................ .... ............The Rev. Dr. J. C. Reynolds ACKNOWLEDGMENTS RECESSIONAL ,....,,....,,_..._Interment,_,,....,,....,,_..._,...., Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens "Garden ofLove" 5755 Mallory Road, College Park, Georgia (Following the Interment, friends are welcome to join the family for dinner in the R. R. Wright Dining Hall)