- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Celebrating the Homegoing of Corine Louise Martin, September 30, 1924 - May 29, 2014, Wednesday, June 4, 2014 1:00 P.M., Donald Trimble Mortuar, Inc., 1876 Second Avenue, Decatur, Georgia 30032, Reverend Robert Welch, Officiating
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2014-06-04
- Subject:
- African American women--Georgia--Decatur--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Decatur--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Decatur--History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Decatur--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Decatur--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Decatur--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, DeKalb County, Decatur, 33.77483, -84.29631
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Corine Louise Martin Laird. Birth date: September 30, 1924. Death date: May 29, 2014. Funeral date: June 4, 2014. Church: Donald Trimble Mortuary Chapel (Decatur, 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_lairdlouisemartin20140604
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_lairdlouisemartin20140604
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
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CJ'o 9vty 9vtotlier
The greatest Mother in the world Y ou've more valuable than fine pearls,
To My Mother TheJe words c:ome straightfrom my heart,
And my loveforyou will neverpart. To My Mother,
Who stood in the gap, And took up the slar:k, Andfound a wqy to put dothes on my bac:k
To My Mother. Who stood tall and very bold, You gave me shelterfrom the cold
To My Mother I thank Godforyou, I have so much that I am sqy, But I'lljust leaveyou with my love this Your Homegoing Dqy!
With all our love, Patricia and Samuel
(])ear qrancfma
Near the end, we sat besideyour bedside, Our hearts were t:rushed And sore;
We did our best to the end, Til we t:ould do no more In tears we watr:hed You sinking,
We watchedyoufade awqy; .And though our hearts Were breaking.
We knewy ou rxmld not stqy. You left behind some Ar:hing hearts,
That lovedyou most sincere; We never shall and never will Fo~etyou grandmother dear.
Love you, Your Grandchildren
Our CBe{ovecf 9vtotlier
How do you say farewell To a love one. You never really do.
You never really can So we close our eyes
And picture your Smile, and remember your
Loss is only for a while. He made provisions For a better day,
So we won't say farewell. We'll just smile and Know that we will See you again. Love Forever, The Family
Pa{{6earers
Sons
P{ower Ladies
Family and Friends
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The family wishes to express warmest appreciation to everyone for their love, prayers, encouragement, calls, visits, and special acts of kindness dur-
ing our time of bereavement. special thanks to our family and friends who are here with us. May the Lord richly bless each of you.
DARRYL ALLEN ' PLU 404.755 .0965
CRjCection ofLife
Carine L. Martin Laird finished her work on earth, May 29, 2014 at 10:20 A.M. She has entered into eternal rest.
Carine, affectionately known as "Si", was the eldest of seven children, born on September 30, 1924 to Dan and Vinie Martin. She leaves to rejoice her homegoing: Marthada Glover of Detroit, Michigan, Ila Vee Martin of Little Rock, .Arkansas.
She was preceded in death by rtievelt Martin, Darius rvfartin, Wilhemia Martin and Ethel Thomas.
Carine professed Christ at an early age and remained faithful throughout her lifetime. She was an active member at St. Peters Methodist Church in Willisville, Arkansas, and a mother at The First Church of the Redeem in Detriot Michigan for many years.
Carine graduated from Willisville High School and shortly thereafter married John H. Laird, Jr. on her eighteenth birthday. To this union six children were born, who will always remember her as a strong, independent and a sacrificing mother: John H. Laird, III., (Charlie), Gwendolyn Laird, Roger Laird, (Beverly), Patricia James (Samuel), Aaron Laird, and Wayne Laird and her adopted daughter, Erma Jackson. She had eight grandchildren: Patrice Laird Walker, Travis Laird (Heather), Darrin Laird, Gailyn Laird, Kevin Jones, Brandi Whitners (Anthony), Aaron Laird, Jr., Wanda Laird and eight great-grandchildren.
Corrine and John moved to Detroit, Michigan m 1947. She diligently pursued a data processing certification. She worked at Detroit Receiving Hospital and Herman I<.eefer Hospital while raising a family. She retired in 1984.
Carine became sick in 2012 and on November 20, 2012 relocated to Stockbridge, Georgia to live with her daughter and son-in-law, Samuel and Patricia James.
On May 29, 2014, she closed her eyes and said yes to the Lord. Carine blessed and touched many lives and was dearly loved.
And he iC1me himse!fto meet me In that wqy so hard to tread
And with Jesus' Arms to lean on Could I hatJe one doubter dread? Thenyou must notgrieve so sore!J,
For I loveyou dear!J still. Try to look beyond Earth's shadows.
Prqy to trttJt our Father's will; There is work still waitingforyou
So you must not idle stand, Doyour work while life remaineth
You shall rest in ]esm' land When that work is all completed
He willgent!J callyou home Oh, the rapture~(the meeting!
Oh the Jqy to seeyou mme.
Love you all,
~1AI\1A
Order ofService
Prelude
Processional
Selection
"Soon and Very Soon"
Scripture Reading Old Testament New Testament
Reverend Robert Welch
Prayer
Reverend Robert Welch
Selection
"I Can Still Hear Mama Praying"
Remarks
Mrs. A. Carter Lake City Rehab and Nursing Facility
Obituary (Read Silentfy)
Eulogy
Reverend Robert Welch
Acknowledgement
Donald Trimble Staff
Recessional
Postlude
Interment Eastlawn Memorial Park
640 McGarity Road McDonough, Georgia 30252