- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Home Going Celebration for Sister Alberta Lassiter, 11:00 A.M., Saturday, May 22, 2004, Ward Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, 431 24th Street South, Bessemer, AL 35020, Rev. T.A. Reynolds, Officiating
- Date of Original:
- 2004-05-22
- Subject:
- African American women--Alabama--Bessemer--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Alabama--Bessemer--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Alabama--Bessemer---History--20th century
Funeral service--Alabama--Bessemer--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Alabama--Bessemer--History--20th century
African Americans--Alabama--Bessemer--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Alabama, Jefferson County, Bessemer, 33.40178, -86.95444
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Alberta Long Lassiter. Birth date: January 26, 1939. Death date: May 13, 2004. Funeral date: May 22, 2004. Church: Ward Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church (Bessemer, Ala.). 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: 111
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:aarl_afpc_lassiteralberta20040522
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_lassiteralberta20040522
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 2 pages
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
11:00 A.M. SATURDAY, MAY 22, 2004
WARD CHAPEL AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 431 24th Street South Bessemer, AL 35020 Rev. T.A. Reynolds, Offlciating
Miss Me, But Let Me Go
When I come to the end of the road And the sun has set for me.
I want no rites in a gloom filled room; Why cry for a soul set free?
Miss me a little, but not too long, And not with your head bowed low, Remember the love that we once shared.
Miss me, but let me go. For this is a journey that we all must take
And each must go alone. It's all part of the Master's plan A step on the road to home. When you are lonely and sick at heart
Go to the friends we know, And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds.
Miss me, but let me go.
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On April4, 1920, God in his perfect wisdom manifested his plans to enrich the earth with the life of Mrs. Alberta (Long) Lassiter. Born in Macon, Mississippi to the late Emmit and Gracie Long. Later she moved to Bessemer, Alabama.
On January 26, 1939 she was united in marriage to Leroy Lassiter Sr. and to this union was born 14 children.
Alberta confessed hope in Christ at an early age and joined Ward Chapel A.M.E. under the pastorate ofReverend J. S. Brown. Sister Lassiter served faithfully with the Pastor Aide Board, the Stewardness Board, the No.2 Choir and recently appointed President of the No.2 Choir.
Alberta was called home on the early morning hour of May 13, 2004 to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She is preceded in death by one daughter, Patricia Ann Lassiter; one son, Authur Lee Lassiter; one granddaughter, Alicia Lassiter; two broti?.ers, Edward and Abram Long; one sister, Flora Long.
She was a devoted and loving wife and mother, she leaves to cherish her memories: a loving husband, Mr. Leroy Lassiter Sr.; nine children, Mr. Leo (Glenda) Lassiter Sr. of Copiague, New York, Ms. Willye L. Jones of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Mr. Robert Lee (Johnnye) Lassiter, Mr. Leroy Lassiter Jr., Ms. Lorene Lassiter, Mr. John Wesley (Hettie) Lassiter, Mr. Ray A. (Gertrude) Lassiter, Mrs. Annette (Allen) Gamble, Mr. Andre' (Shelia) Lassiter, all of Birmingham, Alabama; thirty grandchildren, thirty great grandchildren, and ten great great grandchildren; three brothers, David, Emmit, and Aut}:lur; two sisters, Annie and Sallie Mae; one sisterin-law, Ruby Long; six nieces, seven nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.
"Be ye Faithful until and I will give a crown of life" Revelation 2:10
Processional and Final Glance .............................................................................................. "Two Wings" Solo by Fernando Doyle
Solo ........................................................................................................................................ Susan Newton
Prayer ................................. .'................................................................................. Reverend H. W. Anthony
Scripture ............................................................................................................... Reverend Addie DeViner Reverend Gregory L. Clarke
Acknowledgement ............................................................................................................. Mrs. Teresa Riles
Tributes (Two Minutes Each- Five Person Limit) As A Friend ............................................................................................................ Mrs. Irene Smith Ms. Burma Bolton
Encouragement to the Family ....................................................................................... Bishop Theo Bailey
Solo ................................................................................................. Ward Chapel No. 2 Choir, Bettye West "Blessed Quietness"
Eulogy .................................................................................................................... Reverend T. A. Reynolds
Recessional ............................................................................... Ward Chapel No.2 Choir, Mary Langham "Bound For Mount Zion"
After the gravesite the family will meet for dinner at: Christ Temple Deliverance 2512 Avenue D. Ensley, AL 35218
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She was not only ou'L natu'laf mothe'l She was ou'L spi'Lituaf mothe'L too.
c:Jhis is just a /ew things about ou'l mothe'l; the woman we called SYtu 'dea.
"c:Jhis is pe'Lsona/, !J wish !J could he /ike SYtu'dea"
Darryl Lassiter _ Daniel Wright Anthony Lassiter
Bradly Griggs
Charles Wright Derrick Lassiter
Desi Lassiter
Ushers and Friends
Highland Memorial Gardens
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Vahalla Funeral Home 5317 Bessemer Super Highway
Midfield, Alabama 35228
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"And behold I come quickly, and my reward is with me to give everyone according to his work." Revelations 22:12
We would like to express our sincere appreciation for the many deeds, messages, prayers, and acts of kindness extended to us during our time of sorrow. May the Lord's wonderful blessings be bestowed upon you, today, tomorrow and always.
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