- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Celebration of Life for Mrs. LaVata Jeannette B. Kite, Thursday, December 22, 2016, 11:00 AM, Christians for Change Baptist Church, 2110 Bethsaida Road, Riverdale, Georgia 30296, Reverend Michael Baldwin, Pastor
- Date of Original:
- 2016-12-22
- Subject:
- African American women--Georgia--Riverdale--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Riverdale--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Riverdale---History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Riverdale--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Riverdale--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Riverdale--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Clayton County, Riverdale, 33.57261, -84.41326
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for LaVata Jeannette Bridges Kite. Birth date: January 19, 1936. Death date: (not recorded). Funeral date: December 22, 2016. Church: Christians for Change Baptist Church (Riverdale, 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: 425
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:aarl_afpc_lavatajeannettebridgeskite20161222
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_lavatajeannettebridgeskite20161222
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 2 pages
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
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Mrs. LaVata Jeannette Bridges Kite was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 18, 2016. Jeannette was born January 19, 1936 to the late Percy and Mary Frances Bridges. She married Buster Kite on January 6, 1970 and they were married 46 years. She is preceded in death by two brothers, Percy Bridges, Jr. and Henry T. Bridges, Sr., and two sisters, Willie Mae Simmons and Maxine Jackson.
Jeanette, was given the name of LaVata after her father's oldest sister..She grew up in a loving home in College Park. She often shared precious memories of their favorite prepared dinner of black-eyed peas and cornbread, but her favorite meal was cheese and eggs.
Jeannette attended College Park Elementary School and graduated from South Fulton High School, class of 1953. There she participated in extracurricular activities with a great love for reading.
Jeannette was employed by Grady Hospital in 1963. Jeannette's sister who also worked at Grady, had a significant influence in her life's career. During her 36 years of employment, Jeannette displayed the highest level of respect and commitment. She retired from Grady Hospital in 1999.
Jeannette and Buster loved to travel with family and friends to Myrtle Beach and also dine at their favorite local restaurants.
Mrs. Kite was a faithful member of the Christians for Change Baptist Church in College Park, Georgia. She served faithfully as a member of the Matron's Society, The Deaconess Board, Guardian Usher Board, Finance Committee and the CFC Bowling league. Jeannette also. became one of the initiator's of the Annual College Park Family Reunion.
She leaves a legacy of love and many precious memories of her life to a loving, supportive and patient husband, Buster; one sister, Sandra Bridges Elder; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Prelude
Invocation
Scripture Prayer
Old Testament..............Psalms 23 New Testament...........John 14
Words of Comfort............................................................................................Reverend Ronsonn M . Jackson
Selection
Reflections (3 minutes)
Resolution..................................................................................................................................................Peggy Turner
Eulogy........................................................................................................................Reverend Michael Baldwin Recessional
CQIJege Park Memorial Gardens 3600 Adams St.
College Park, GA 30344
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John Wesley Cox Family life Center Family and friends immediately following Interment
Just a few reasons why I love you ... I lovedyoufor your good heart and
all the ways you made me laugh. For your honesty, your encouragement,
andfor being my truest, closestfriend. I loved you for how you 've made my life better
than it could have ever been without you. Simply said...
I loved you with all my heartfor always. Merry Christmas
Your Loving Husband, Buster
Deaconess Board
Matrons Society Finance Committee
Deacon Board
The Family of Mrs. LaVata Jeannette B. Kite sincerely appreciates your expressions of love and kindness, we will forever be grateful for the unselfish acts of love shown during our time of bereavement.
Thank You with Love, Buster Kite and the Family
Professional Services Entrusted To Gus Thornhill's Funeral Home, Inc.
1315 Gus Thornhill, Jr. Drive East Point, GA 30344 (404) 768-2993
Precision Graphic Printers, Inc. 4848 Old National Highway, Suite B
College Park, GA 30337 (404) 684-6444